Enforcement
DOSH Empowerment Activities
The Department's enforcement activities aim to ensure the safety, health and welfare of people at work, and also to protect others from hazards arising from occupational activities, which are covered under the following acts:
- • Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514);
- • Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139); and
- • Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 (Act 302)
The process of granting approval and permission for various activities related to occupational safety and health.
Registration of entities, equipment, or individuals involved in aspects of occupational safety and health.
The process of recognizing certain qualifications or standards in the field of occupational safety and health.
Inspection activities to ensure compliance with safety and health regulations and standards.
The process of investigating incidents or non-compliance that are reported or detected.
Implementation of legal action against parties who violate occupational safety and health regulations.
