The Leading Center of Excellence in OSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Malaysia Ministry of Human Resources

OSH ACTIVITY IN MALAYSIA MoHR, NCOSH Setting of OSH Policy Standard Setting Regulations DOSH Enforcement DOSH Training Consultation NIOSH Certification DOSH, NIOSH, CIDB Information Dissemination & Services, OSH Awareness Promotion DOSH, NIOSH, PERKESO Research & Development NIOSH, Private & Public Universities Compensation PERKESO, Welfare Department

Background VISION : MISSION : registered on 24th June 1992 as a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act 1965. the Board of Directors is the authoritative body that makes policies and decisions and its members are individuals from government, unions and the industrial sector. While NIOSH management team is the administrative body who runs the daily operations of NIOSH. NIOSH was established with an endowment fund from SOCSO and from the Government. This fund was invested to become part of NIOSH’s source of income. started operations in March 1993. VISION : To be the Leading Centre of Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health MISSION : To be the Preferred Partner in Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

OFFICE LOCATIONS 2000 NORTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE (PENANG) 2007 SABAH & F.T LABUAN REGIONAL OFFICE (K.KINABALU) 2004 EAST COAST REGIONAL OFFICE (KEMAMAN) 2002 SARAWAK REGIONAL OFFICE (BINTULU) 1997 2003 2008 NIOSH HEADQUARTERS (BANDAR BARU BANGI) SITE OFFICE (KUCHING) SITE OFFICE (MELAKA) 2004 NIOSH CERTIFICATION SDN BHD (BANDAR BARU BANGI) SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE (JOHOR BAHRU) 2001 5

TRAINING A. Training Programs OSH Practitioners’ / General OSH Certificated / Competent Persons Safety and Health Officer (SHO) Authorised Gas Tester (AGT) Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) Industrial Hygiene Technician (IHT) Chemical Health Risk Assessor In-house Train the Trainers Safety Passport System PETRONAS, OSFAM, SHELL, TNB, Nestle, TM, TITAN

CONSULTANCY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (CRD) Legal compliance Chemical health risk assessment (CHRA), noise exposure monitoring and dust exposure monitoring. Medico-technical services Laboratory analysis and medical examination for industrial workers. Customized training On-shelf training module modified to suit the clients’ requirements. OSH solutions Gap analysis and establishment of the OSH Management System. Research: Research projects using external sources / research grants from government and private sector; supervision research projects for students in higher learning institutions; and article writing for journal publication.

INFORMATION DISSEMINATION OSH Information Library, website, publication: newsletter, journal. Awareness programs NIOSH Exhibition Centre, Mobile Exhibition Team, OSH Talk and Managing OSH Events / campaigns, conference, seminar, workshops. OSH Shop OSH products such as books, VCDs, posters, souveniers and personal protective equipment are sold here to enable clients to buy at one-stop shop.

INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member country in ASEAN-OSHNetwork EPU: Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program ISHO: 1st – 23rd June 2009 ISHO: 3rd – 25th May 2010 TTT: 4th – 20th Oct 2010 Member in APOSHO ILO: Center for Information on OSH (CIS) ASEAN-OSHNET

NIOSH ANNUAL CONFERENCE - COSH NIOSH 13th Conference and Exhibition on OSH (COSH) – Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, 1 – 3 August 2010.

MAIN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Discounted fees of 25% for members, ex-service men, union members, SMEs and schools. 9 OSH in School Projects: SMK Convent Kajang SMK Jln. 4 Bdr. Baru Bangi SMK Sek. 4 Bdr. Kinrara SMK Sek.18 Shah Alam SMK Bdr. Utama, PJ SMK Sri Manjung, Perak SMK Sri Pasir, JB SRK Tmn. Sri Gombak SRK Putrajaya (4) Free information dissemination activities to public (e.g.: Exhibition, Flyers, Seminar, Talks). NIOSH funded research (e.g.: Vibration among KTMB train drivers, laboratory equipment usage). Free Consultancy services (e.g.: National Service Camps, private and public universities). Co-funding ASEAN-OSHNET activities i.e 50% NIOSH & 50% from Government fund. (e.g: Free training for ASEAN-OSHNET member countries). Free training for members and to practical students from private and public universities.

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ROLE OF NIOSH MALAYSIA NIOSH is ENTRUSTED to promote a Safe & Healthy Workplace and Workforce in Malaysia. NIOSH is COMMITTED to assist Employers and Employees to manage Occupational Safety and Health ( OSH ) in their organisation effectively. NIOSH is DEDICATED to provide Quality Solutions for OSH issues a professional manner, with a pragmatic approach which are reasonable and practicable.

FUNCTIONS OF NIOSH MALAYSIA NIOSH’s function is to provide training, consultation services, disseminate information and conduct research in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH). As written in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the objectives of the institute are : To contribute towards efforts in upgrading occupational safety and health through developing curriculum and training programmes for workers and employees, employers and those responsible, either directly or indirectly for occupational safety and health. To assist industry, commerce and others to solve problems relating to occupational safety and health. To assist those who are responsible for occupational safety and health with the latest information in the field of occupational safety and health in the country and overseas. To conduct short-term and long-term research in occupational safety and health related areas that will benefit and bring advantages to the country. To disseminate information on research findings and to become the centre of reference in the field of occupational safety and health.

HIGHER EDUCATION Executive Diploma in OSH (EDOSH) – Joint programme between NIOSH and Open University Malaysia (OUM) SPM / MCE and 3 years relevant work experience; OR Certificate of Safety and Health Officer recognized by NIOSH with 1 year relevant work experience; OR Registered Safety and Health Officer (eligible for exemptions of 2 modules) Master in OSH Management (MOSH) - Joint programme between NIOSH and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Bachelor’s degree with honours from UUM or other recognised or accredited local and foreign universities and a relevant working experience of at least a year; OR Bachelor’s degree with a relevant working experience of at least three (3) years; OR Any other equivalent qualification recognised by Universiti Utara Malaysia