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Office of Legal Counsel

Introduction

The Legal Division plays an important role in advising the Department on matters involving legal issues and includes the following scope of work:

  • Provide legal advice on occupational safety and health issues to the Department in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Constitution and relevant written laws;
  • Reviewing agreement documents and memorandums of understanding to be signed by the Department as well as any other instruments containing legal elements to ensure that all documents are in order in terms of law;
  • Monitor, manage, supervise, and coordinate prosecution and compound cases nationwide involving the Department;
  • Conduct civil litigation for lawsuits involving the Department and issue notices of claim against parties liable for outstanding workplace or machinery registration fees;
  • To gazette the appointment of officers of the Department, exemption orders, or any orders or regulations made by the Department;
  • Reviewing proposed amendments to acts, orders, and regulations as well as the formulation of new orders and regulations, and
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide legal training and advice.
  • Attend Department and Ministry level meetings regarding issues involving legislation.
  • Hold discussions with state offices regarding investigation papers regarding any non-compliance by companies or individuals under any act or subsidiary legislation.
  • Granting permission to prosecute or permission to compound a non-compliance that has been committed.
  • Organize training sessions or lectures related to legal matters.
  • Provide advice on occupational safety and health issues in writing or orally to the Department and the public.
  • Submit daily reports to the Attorney General's Chambers regarding activities in the Department.

Legal Advisor Office 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

BILANGAN PELAWAT

Hari Ini: 41,443
Bulan Ini: 1,009,773
Jumlah: 37,841,387

Updated Date:

10 / 2 / 2025

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