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

2. 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

3. 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

4. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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

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

11. 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.

12. Ministry of Human Resources
Thank you

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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