The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 [Act A1648] introduced important changes to strengthen workplace safety and health in Malaysia. One of the key requirements is the appointment of an OSH Coordinator for certain workplaces.
If you are an employer, manager, or HR professional, understanding when an OSH Coordinator is required can help your organisation comply with legal requirements while improving workplace safety.
What Is an OSH Coordinator?
An OSH Coordinator is a person appointed by an employer to coordinate occupational safety and health activities within the workplace. The coordinator assists with implementing safety programmes, identifying workplace hazards, supporting risk assessments, conducting inspections, and promoting a positive safety culture.
An OSH Coordinator also serves as a link between management and employees on occupational safety and health matters.
Which Employers Must Appoint an OSH Coordinator?
Under Section 29A of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 [Act 514], an employer whose workplace is not within a class or description of workplace requiring a Safety and Health Officer (SHO) under Section 29(1) must appoint one of its employees as an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator if the employer has five (5) or more employees at the workplace.
Employers who need to prepare a suitable employee for this role can learn more about OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia by ETAS Excellent.
Where a Safety and Health Officer has already been appointed for the workplace, the requirement under Section 29A is deemed to have been complied with.
TDepending on the workplace classification and applicable legal requirements, organisations that may fall within the scope of Section 29A include:
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Warehousing and Logistics
- Retail and Wholesale
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education
- Offices and Commercial Businesses
- Services Sector
Employers should also refer to the latest regulations and guidance issued by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Malaysia to determine the specific obligations applicable to their workplace.
What Are the Responsibilities of an OSH Coordinator?
An OSH Coordinator may assist with:
- Coordinating workplace safety and health activities
- Conducting workplace inspections
- Supporting Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC)
- Monitoring corrective and preventive actions
- Promoting employee safety awareness
- Assisting with incident reporting and investigations
- Maintaining OSH records and documentation
- Supporting compliance with Malaysian occupational safety and health legislation
These activities help employers establish a safer and healthier workplace.
Why Is OSH Coordinator Training Important?
Appointing an employee is only the first step. Proper OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia equips coordinators with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform their responsibilities effectively.
A structured training programme helps participants understand:
- Malaysian OSH legislation
- Legal responsibilities of employers and employees
- Hazard identification techniques
- Risk assessment methods
- Workplace inspection procedures
- Incident investigation basics
- Emergency preparedness
- Safety communication and reporting
Well-trained coordinators are better prepared to support compliance and contribute to continual improvement in workplace safety.
Benefits for Employers
Providing OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia offers several advantages:
- Improved legal compliance
- Better hazard identification and risk management
- Reduced workplace accidents and incidents
- Increased employee safety awareness
- Stronger safety culture
- Improved documentation and record management
- Support for ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Investing in competent personnel can also reduce operational disruptions caused by workplace incidents.
Why Choose ETAS Excellent?
At ETAS Excellent, our OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia is designed to provide practical knowledge that participants can immediately apply in their workplace.
Our programme offers:
- Experienced industry trainers
- Interactive learning and case studies
- Practical workplace examples
- Latest updates on Malaysian OSH legislation
- HRD Corp Claimable programmes (where applicable)
- Certificate of Completion
- Free One to One OSH consultation for participated company
Participants from manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare, education, and service industries are welcome.
Related Articles
Continue learning with these helpful resources:
- How to Become a Certified OSH Coordinator in Malaysia
- Top 10 Responsibilities of an Effective OSH Coordinator
Join Our OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia
Is your organisation required to appoint an OSH Coordinator? Ensure your appointed personnel receive the knowledge and practical skills needed to support workplace safety and legal compliance.
Register for OSH Coordinator Training Malaysia with ETAS Excellent and build a safer, more compliant workplace.
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- Workplace Inspection Training: https://etasexcellent.com.my/workplace-inspection-training/
- Safety Training Courses: https://etasexcellent.com.my/training-courses/
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