JKKP profile
About JKKP
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) of Malaysia is a Department under the Ministry of Human Resources. The Department is responsible for ensuring the safety, health and welfare of people at work, and protecting others from safety and health hazards arising from occupational activities in various sectors, namely:
- Manufacturing
- Mining and Quarrying
- Construction
- Hotels and Restaurants
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
- Transport, Storage and Communication
- Public Service and Statutory Authorities
- Facilities – Gas, Electricity, Water and Cleaning Services
- Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Services
- Wholesale and Retail Business
The Department is a government agency given the responsibility to administer and enforce legislation on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in this country with the vision of becoming an organization that leads the country in forming a safe and healthy work culture towards improving the quality of life while working.
Vision and Mission
VISION
“Becoming a Leader in Occupational Safety and Health”
MISSION
“Ensuring Employee Safety and Health”
Objective
Prevent industrial accidents and occupational diseases by 2025 as follows:
Reduction in death rate 2.93/100,000 workers
Reduction in accident rate 2.13/1000 employeesReduction in fatality rate 2.93/100,000 employees
Improved reporting of occupational illnesses & poisonings 30%
Corporate Values
“Firm, Fair and Friendly”
Function
- Conducting studies, research, development and technical analysis on occupational safety and health issues that exist in workplaces.
- Enforce the following laws:
- Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and regulations made thereunder.
- Part of the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 and regulations made thereunder.
- Conducting technical studies and analyses on occupational safety issues that exist in workplaces.
- Conducting incentive and publicity programs for employers, employees and the public to foster and increase their awareness of occupational safety and health.
- Providing advisory and information services to government and private agencies regarding management and technical aspects related to occupational safety and health.
- Serves as the secretariat for the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.
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