Migrant Worker Loses Hand In Glove Factory Accident in Ipoh
Ipoh, 3 November 2020 – A migrant worker loses his right hand in an accident at a glove factory in Ipoh. The incident happened on 29th October 2020 around 5.30 am. The victim is a 26 years old Bangladeshi. Following that, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Perak deployed an investigation team to investigate […]
Elements of Effective Hearing Conservation Program
Occupational noise hazard is one of the main concern at workplace these days. Industrial workers, particularly in manufacturing and construction sectors are exposed to loud equipment and this will affect their productivity. If noise levels are too high, they will not be able to hear signals or instructions. Besides, prolonged exposure to hazardous noise could […]
6 Office Ergonomics Tips to Avoid Fatigue
How are you dealing with working at office? We spend approximately eight hours a day in the office. If you’re experiencing fatigue at the office, it affect your performance at work. Eventually, you will be exhausted and performed poorly. Imagine yourself driving continuously without stopping for a break. You will feel tired, sleepy and develop […]
Event: Retirement of Director General Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia
Happy Retirement to YBhg. Ir. Hj Omar bin Mat Piah, Director General, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Malaysia. He retired on 26th of October 2020. Quick Info! About Ir. Hj. Omar b. Mat Piah Appointed as the DOSH Director General effective from 9 April 2018 until 26th October 2020. A graduate with a Bachelor […]
Roles of Safety and Health Committee under OSHA 1994
Effective Safety and Health Committee should involve employees from different departments. Under OSHA 1994, if there are more than 40 employees in a company, safety and health committee needs to be established. One of the purposes is to respond to and discuss safety and health related concerns raised by their co-workers. As they assist the […]
Fatal Accident of Local Worker at a Brick Factory
24 October, Sungai Siput – A fatal accident reported at a brick factory around 3.30 pm. It involved a local worker aged 47 years old. Following that, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Perak deployed an investigation team to investigate the case. Further investigation found that the victim was a general worker in production […]
Department of Environment Sarawak Investigate Diesel Oil Spill
29 October 2020, Bintulu – Following information received, Department of Environment Sarawak investigated a diesel oil spill in Kawasan Perindustrian Tanjung Kidurong. To control oil spill and prevent diesel oil flowing to the drain and nearby sea, the premise was instructed to immediately implement cleaning work. Spill are controlled within the premise. Additionally, DOE oversee […]
Workplace Forklift Safety Rules
Forklift is a powered truck used to lift, transport, stack and arrange materials. In the industry, it is widely used to lift goods. As a powered industrial machine, there are risks in operating it. Here are few safety rules when operating forklift. 1. Operated by Licensed Operator 2. Forklift operates uniquely 3. Carry out daily […]
Workplace Safety Tips That All Employees Should Know
Workplace safety is important to every employee at workplace. You want to work at ease and protected. When you leave home in the morning, you want to go back in safe and healthy condition. Every workplace has its own risks. Hence, top management should always prioritize and think of strategies to improve safety management at […]
Event: Celebration of National Environment Day 2020
Celebration of National Environment Day 2020 was held on last 23rd October 2020 in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Concurrent with the celebration, four signature events were highlighted. E-waste collection program Avoid Single Use Plastic Campaign Greening the Earth and Tree Planting Campaign River Preservation through the National River Trail Program 1. E-waste collection program It is […]