Occupational Safety and Health Act

The act sets provisions for securing the safety and health of persons at work and for others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work. It also requires the employer to formulate a workplace safety and health policy and regularly revise such policy to align it with changes and best practices.

Issuer name

Ministry of Human Resources

Government ministry

Other

Government ministry notes

Ministry of Human Resources

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However, its philosophy is one of self-regulation with the primary responsibility for safety and health at the workplace lying with those who create the risks and manage the risks.

Organizations covered by the instrument

All Companies

Industry scope

Manufacturing

Disclosure venue

Annual report

ESG coverage- S (Social)

Employment Conditions, Policies and Practices

Status

Current

Country

Malaysia

Region

Asia Pacific

Date of publication

1994

Issuer type

Governments (governmental department, agency)

Reporting requirements

Public law and regulation

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

The geographical scope

National/federal

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