Occupational Safety Health Coordinator

Occupational safety and health (OSH) in the workplace, especially in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is an aspect that employers need to pay full attention to. This is because activities carried out in the workplace can create the risk of dangerous incidents, accidents, injuries, and deaths not only to employees, but also to the public in the workplace area.

In 2016, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) developed the Strategic Plan for Occupational Safety and Health in the Small and Medium Industry Sector 2016 – 2020 (SME 2020). This strategic plan was formulated until 2020 to improve occupational safety and health management in the SME sector so that the vision of implementing a culture of prevention in the workplace is achieved.

One of the specific programs planned through Strategy 6 of the SME 2020 is to increase the number of OSH practitioners. Each SME must appoint at least one employee as an Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH Coordinator) to manage OSH matters. Among the responsibilities of the OSH Coordinator are to assist employers in reporting OSH status to the DOHS, administering OSH documents, promoting OSH culture and taking relevant actions.

In relation to this, to determine the qualifications of an OSH Coordinator, DOSH has decided that the OSH Coordinator must be someone who has successfully completed a prescribed course conducted by a training centre registered with DOSH.

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
I. PROVIDE PRACTICAL EXPOSURE TO OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) IN SMALL AND MEDIUM INDUSTRIES (SMI)Participants will gain a clear understanding of fundamental OSH principles and how they are applied within SMI environments. This includes recognising common workplace hazards, understanding legal responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, and identifying appropriate control measures to ensure a safer working environment.
II. ENHANCE OSH AWARENESS AMONG EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN THE SMI SECTORParticipants will be equipped with the knowledge and communication skills to promote safety awareness at all organisational levels. They will be able to influence safe work practices, encourage proactive hazard reporting, and contribute to building a positive safety culture that reduces workplace incidents and improves overall compliance with Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia requirements.
III. UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF AN OSH COORDINATOR AND ITS FUNCTION IN OSH MANAGEMENTParticipants will be able to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of an OSH Coordinator, including supporting hazard identification, assisting in risk assessment (HIRARC), coordinating safety activities, maintaining documentation, and acting as a liaison between management and employees. This enables them to effectively contribute to the organisation’s overall OSH management system.

TOPICS

i.   The reality and challenges of OSH at workplace.ii.   Basic of OSH Regulations.iii.   Basic management of OSH at workplace.iv.   Chemical management.v.   Introduction to occupational disease.vi.   Introduction to Work Related Road Safety (WRRS).vii.  HIRARC.viii.  Material handling and storage.ix.   Workstation design and lightingx.   Productive machinery safety.xi.   Premises and work-related welfare facilities.

Occupational Safety Health Coordinator

OSH Coordinator Course

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