National Institute of Occupational National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Safety and Health (NIOSH)
MalaysiaMalaysiaMinistry of Human ResourcesMinistry of Human Resources
The Leading Center of
Excellence in OSH
The Leading Center of
Excellence in OSH
DOSHDOSHStandard Setting
Regulations
Enforcement DOSHDOSH
TrainingConsultation
Information Dissemination & Services, OSH
Awareness Promotion
Research & Development
Compensation
NIOSH
Certification DOSH,DOSH, NIOSH, CIDBCIDB
DOSH,DOSH, NIOSH, PERKESOPERKESO
NIOSH, Private & Private & Public UniversitiesPublic Universities
PERKESO, Welfare DepartmentPERKESO, Welfare Department
OSH ACTIVITY IN MALAYSIAMoHR, MoHR, NCOSHNCOSH
Setting of OSH Policy
VISION :VISION :To be the Leading Centre of Leading Centre of
ExcellenceExcellence in Occupational Safety and Health
MISSION :To be the Preferred PartnerPreferred Partner in Enhancing Occupational
Safety and Health
BackgroundBackground 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
NORTHERN REGIONAL
OFFICE (PENANG)
EAST COAST REGIONAL
OFFICE (KEMAMAN)
SOUTHERN REGIONAL
OFFICE (JOHOR BAHRU)
SABAH & F.T LABUAN
REGIONAL OFFICE (K.KINABALU)
SARAWAK REGIONAL
OFFICE (BINTULU)
SITE OFFICE
(KUCHING)SITE
OFFICE (MELAKA)
NIOSH HEADQUARTERS (BANDAR BARU
BANGI)
1997
2000
2001
2002
2004
2003
2007
2004NIOSH
CERTIFICATION SDN BHD
(BANDAR BARU BANGI)
2008
5
OFFICE LOCATIONS
TRAININGA. Training Programs
1. OSH Practitioners’ / General OSH
2. 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 3. In-house
4. Train the Trainers
5. Safety Passport SystemPETRONAS, OSFAM, SHELL, TNB, Nestle, TM, TITAN
CONSULTANCY, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (CRD)
Consultancy:– 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 - COSHNIOSH 13th Conference and Exhibition on OSH (COSH) – Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, 1 – 3 August 2010.
MAIN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
• Discounted fees of 25%Discounted fees of 25% for for members, ex-service men, union members, ex-service men, union members, SMEs and schools. members, SMEs and schools.
• 9 OSH in School Projects: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.
Ministry of Human Resources
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.
ROLE 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.
FUNCTIONS OF NIOSH MALAYSIA
1. Executive Diploma in OSH (EDOSH) – Joint programme between NIOSH and Open University Malaysia (OUM)
i. SPM / MCE and 3 years relevant work experience; OR
ii. Certificate of Safety and Health Officer recognized by NIOSH with 1 year relevant work experience; OR
iii. Registered Safety and Health Officer (eligible for exemptions of 2 modules)
2. Master in OSH Management (MOSH) - Joint programme between NIOSH and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
i. 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
ii. Bachelor’s degree with a relevant working experience of at least three (3) years; OR
iii. Any other equivalent qualification recognised by Universiti Utara Malaysia
HIGHER EDUCATION
