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Division of Industrial Security

Introduction

The Industrial Safety Division plays an important role in plant-related matters by reviewing, processing and approving applications for design verification and modification approval of steam boilers, unfired pressure vessels, lifting machinery, elevators, escalators and moving walkways as well as regulating the services of competent persons to comply with legal requirements through registration, monitoring and registration renewal services. This Division is headed by the Division Director and consists of two (2) sections, namely the Design Approval Section and the Recognition, Examination and Certification Section.

  • Review and distribute all applications related to design verification of unfired pressure vessels, steam boilers, lifting machinery, elevators, escalators and moving walkways, whether imported or locally manufactured, as well as applications for approval of alterations to plants that require a certificate of qualification.
  • Research, distribute and review support for approving applications related to Safety and Health Officer (SHO), Steam Boiler Engineer, Teaching Center Recognition and Continuing Education Program (CEP).
  • Review, distribute and approve applications and registrations for Competent Persons regarding the plant, namely Competent Persons (Companies) and Competent Persons (Individuals).
  • Providing technical advisory services and expertise to private and public parties in relation to the Industrial Safety Division.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Competent Persons (Companies) for Manufacturing, Repairing and Altering Steam Boilers and Pressure Vessels.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Competent Persons (Companies) who install and operate elevators, escalators and moving walkways.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Competent Persons (Companies) of Lifting Machinery Manufacturers.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Competent Persons (Companies) for Installing and Opening Lifting Machinery.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Qualified Persons (OYB) for Elevators.
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Qualified Persons (OYB) for Lifting Machinery.
  • Process registration applications and monitor Authorized Inspection Bodies.
  • Receive and coordinate complaints regarding misconduct of Competent Persons. 
  • Conducting investigations and disciplinary proceedings on complaints from Competent Persons. 
  • Carrying out punitive actions as detailed in the law
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor Competent Persons such as Safety and Health Officers. 
  • Process new applications, renewals and monitor the Safety and Health Officer Training Centre, Crane Operator Training Centre and Scaffolding Operator Training Centre.
  • Process new registration applications, renewals and monitor the CEP Continuing Education Program.
  • Prepare and update examination syllabus and assessment scheme for the recognition of Competent Persons.
  • Processing applications to sit for the Steam Boiler Engineer competency certificate examination. 
  • Conducting Steam Boiler Engineer competency certification examinations.
  • Processing the results of the Steam Boiler Engineer competency certificate examination. 
  • Coordinate the Steam Boiler Engineer competency certificate examination panel meeting.
  • Develop modules, syllabus and examination questions for the Steam Boiler Engineer competency certificate.
  • Process applications for design verification and approval of steam boiler modifications according to recognized standards.
  • Process applications for design verification and approval of pressure vessel modifications according to recognized standards.
  • Process design verification applications and approvals for elevator, escalator and moving walkway modifications according to recognized standards.
  • Process applications for design verification and approval of modifications to lifting machinery except elevators, escalators and moving walkways according to recognized standards.

Industrial Safety Division Organization Chart

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CONTACT US

Department of Occupational Safety and Health

Level 5 (Main Counter), Setia Perkasa 4,
Setia Perkasa Complex,
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,
62530 Putrajaya

Tel: 03-8000 8000

Fax: 03-8889 2443

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Updated Date:

10 / 2 / 2025

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