{"id":6264,"date":"2025-01-23T03:06:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T03:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/?page_id=6264"},"modified":"2025-09-02T12:05:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T04:05:39","slug":"pengurusan-kimia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/pengurusan-kimia\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemical Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c448171b wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-5-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-right:0;padding-left:0;min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim has-background-gradient has-custom-jkkp-gradient-gradient-background\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chemical Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6264_649e85-a2 kt-accordion-has-7-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6264_ecb38b-cf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Introduction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fc8c5d27dbec1e74a49fb4d67730e1bb wp-block-paragraph\">Chemicals are widely used all over the world including in Malaysia because the use of chemicals can help to improve daily life and bring various benefits to humans. Although they can help improve daily life, some chemicals can pose threats to human safety and health as well as the environment. These threats can cause acute or chronic effects, for which the cure is almost impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0ec7b48db8507b84a7a73cd31fadeac8 wp-block-paragraph\">Some examples of chemicals that have been proven to be harmful to health through studies are asbestos, benzene and formaldehyde. Agencies such as The US Department of Health and Human Services, the EPA, and The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have classified asbestos as a substance that can cause cancer in humans. In Malaysia, asbestos is still used as a building material and vehicle components. This has the potential to increase the risk of diseases such as lung cancer and asbestosis for a large group of industrial workers in the country. Benzene, one of the substances used to produce polymers and plastics, has also been classified as a carcinogenic chemical by the same agencies. Another chemical that was newly classified as a carcinogen by IARC in 2011 is formaldehyde, a chemical that is often used to produce adhesives in this country. The number of workers involved in the manufacture and handling of chemicals that are harmful to health is very large and therefore, their welfare must be emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b73aad55626f535c13c2465a57d8b695 wp-block-paragraph\">This is where we, the Occupational Safety and Health Department, need to play a role to protect workers and also the public indirectly. Any occupational safety and health issues associated with chemicals can be comprehensively reduced through planned management and handling of chemicals. In addition,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=505&amp;Itemid=575&amp;lang=ms\">Chemical Management Division<\/a>&nbsp;which acts as a think tank to the Department to look at current chemical issues and incorporate the latest innovative ideas into existing legislative instruments to ensure a holistic approach and sustainable management of chemicals in the workplace. All relevant regulations and guidelines have been listed as below and further information on each topic can be accessed via the relevant hyperlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4200311866e87baf47c31a4d53aff786 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6264_7e330a-d6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">USECHH Rules<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1933d50e7ef2069b441ca67ef2b3b05a wp-block-paragraph\">The Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Exposure Standards of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2000 (USECHH Regulations) were developed to provide a legal framework to control exposure to chemicals hazardous to health in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-dfcfa5cc4269a5f6ceb865521b3b9cd2 wp-block-paragraph\">This regulation is also to set standards for exposure to chemicals that are hazardous to the health of workers in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-598b8c6da391557f5a635d48ef852c1d wp-block-paragraph\">If a chemical is not listed in Schedule I or II but is classified as a chemical hazardous to health under the CLASS Regulations and is used in the workplace, the chemical will be subject to the USECHH Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ea10049fdf4ec01fa78fb603728dec8f wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peraturan-Keselamatan-dan-Kesihatan-Pekerjaan-Penggunaan-dan-Standard-Pendedahan-Bahan-Kimia-Berbahaya-Kepada-Kesihatan-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Exposure Standards of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2000 (USECHH Regulations)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-21444af7a1c9573dbcc1220573f039b2 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Senarai-Semak-Self-Assessment-Peraturan-USECHH-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self Assessment Checklist USECHH Regulations 2000<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6264_820fed-d0 kt-accordion-has-6-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6264_265fad-e9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-16e640fa0655622d286ac3fdb75d668d wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>a. CHRA 3rd Edition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-65f022ff72e27ac4bd9fe1de1fb454c3\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/A-Manual-of-Recommended-Practice-on-Assessment-of-the-Health-Risks-Arising-from-the-Use-of-Chemicals-Hazardous-to-Health-at-the-Workplace-3rd-Edition-First-Reprint-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Manual of Recommended Practice on Assessment of the Health Risks Arising from the Use of Chemicals Hazardous to Health at the Workplace (3rd Edition) (First Reprint 2018)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7a2216954315fa071bc6f368753d3dcf wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This guideline may be cited as A Manual of Recommended Practice on Assessment of the Health Risks Arising from the Use of Chemicals Hazardous to Health at the Workplace (3rd Edition). The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance to practitioners in carrying out health risk assessments arising from the use, handling, storage or transport of chemicals hazardous to health at the workplace as required by the USECHH Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6534f59fa01379728ba37876acb8fffb wp-block-paragraph\">An employer shall not carry out any work which may expose or is likely to expose any employee to chemicals hazardous to health unless he has made a written assessment of the risk posed by the chemicals to the health of the employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-301f27b22b0336e6c1d4ab0e50e5e970 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>b. List of CHRA Registered Persons (Clamps)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ea0c898803c63a339802e6df60fbd0a3 wp-block-paragraph\">Employers must ensure that chemical risk assessments are carried out by inspectors registered with the Department as listed in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/direktori.oyk\/#ass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?page_id=7241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6264_0c9526-72\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Generic Chemical Health Risk Assessment (GCHRA)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ff7c29c56495a446402f5f7712927104 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>a. Guide to Using Chemical Hazards to Health Risk Assessment (GCHRA) 2019&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-87acb8779f20a8b7db333321dd6657ff wp-block-paragraph\">The Health Risk Assessment approach can be generically applied to workplaces where chemicals hazardous to health are used and the risks and control measures taken are equivalent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-41c8b08a60cfda605664f1ca9318521b wp-block-paragraph\">In a generic risk assessment, an assessment report that has been made for one workplace can be used for another workplace if the activities, risks and control measures are the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-62f4243ad5d6d6b6158bf9e53360b8d4 wp-block-paragraph\">Generic assessments can be conducted in workplaces such as gas station chains, fast food outlets, laundries, rubber plantations, oil palm plantations and many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0dd28d94a55d21051ebe6282d2d6cf8f wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance for Applying the Chemical Hazards to Health Risk Assessment (GCHRA) 2019 can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Panduan-Menjalankan-Penaksiran-Risiko-Bahan-Kimia-Berbahaya-Kepada-Kesihatan-Secara-Generik-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7a577ddadb7f73989a7e1813aed57809 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>b. List of Companies and Workplaces That Have Obtained CHRA Generic Approval<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2b33257b1ff036afc770a379de4d0ff3 wp-block-paragraph\">The list of companies that have successfully obtained GCHRA approval is as follows:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/senarai-syarikat-dan-tempat-kerja-yang-telah-mendapat-kelulusan-generik-chra\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"7247\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6264_4d6f70-a6\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">This guideline provides further information on how to comply with the USECHH Regulations to control chemicals hazardous to health and to eliminate or reduce actual or potential worker exposure to chemicals hazardous to health.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3e6270554713ec3f3f1bd54ebe75e3b9 wp-block-paragraph\">Under the USECHH Regulations, employers are required to identify and register all chemicals hazardous to health used in the workplace and record them in a register known as the Register of Chemicals Hazardous to Health. The guidelines are as follows:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Guidelines-for-the-Preparation-of-a-Chemical-Register-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/perundangan\/garispanduan?task=doc_download&amp;gid=699\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6264_93f413-89\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Guidelines for the Control of Chemicals Hazardous to Health, 2001<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-16f59423f88c256e6e7c36f6f24675fa wp-block-paragraph\">This guideline provides further information on how to comply with the USECHH Regulations to control chemicals hazardous to health and to eliminate or reduce actual or potential worker exposure to chemicals hazardous to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-e82d342c68572bbe6008d370269e2d58 wp-block-paragraph\">Regulation 14 (1) sets out the employer&#039;s duty to take action to eliminate or reduce the actual or potential exposure of an employee to chemicals hazardous to health. An employer must take such action, which may include changing processes, practices, work procedures, plant or engineering control equipment, within one month of receiving the assessment report from the inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b0eb69bf40791cf14b41647407094a7a wp-block-paragraph\">Regulation 14 (2) stipulates that employers shall ensure that all control measures implemented under subregulation (1) reduce the level of exposure of workers to chemicals hazardous to health to the lowest practicable level or, for chemicals for which a permissible exposure limit has been assigned, below that limit. Employers shall ensure that all safe work systems and practices are documented, implemented and reviewed whenever there are significant changes to the processes, equipment, materials or control measures installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8e1a186c7eebdd1e9af274c8fb3f0690 wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Garis-Panduan-bagi-Kawalan-Bahan-Kimia-Berhazard-Terhadap-Kesihatan-2001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/perundangan\/garispanduan?task=doc_download&amp;gid=698\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane6264_226dfe-c9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Guidelines for the Use of Personal Protective Equipment Against Hazardous Chemicals, 2005<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-39ca916c0dadf0edf718b2e51644207d wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines are intended to guide employers in complying with the requirements regarding the use of approved and appropriate personal protective equipment as prescribed under the USECHH Regulations. These guidelines only apply to personal protective equipment related to protection against chemical exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0bc9f8178a31fa66daf2374ff25b363b wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Garis-Panduan-bagi-Penggunaan-Kelengkapan-Perlindungan-Diri-Terhadap-Bahan-Kimia-Berhazard-2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/perundangan\/garispanduan?task=doc_download&amp;gid=696\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane6264_fbb562-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Guidelines for the Storage of Hazardous Chemicals: Safe Warehouse Safety Guide for the Packaging of Hazardous Chemicals, 2005<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-aadd8090b54d78b9ab5739951d267605 wp-block-paragraph\">This guideline suggests ways to create safe storage and warehousing of chemicals. Sustainable storage of chemicals can contribute to the safety and health of workers and also the protection of the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2e39d238a4fd9c8b5b3373c6657e9ff4 wp-block-paragraph\">These guidelines can be found at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Garis-Panduan-bagi-Penyimpanan-Bahan-Kimia-Berhazard-Panduan-Keselamatan-Gudang-Pembungkusan-Bahan-Kimia-Berhazard-Yang-Selamat-2005.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guidelines-on-storage-of-hazardous-chemical-A-guide-for-a-safe-w-3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c4e71287583587b7db1133deb4489880 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=USECHH+Regulations\">USECHH Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6264_174f62-dd\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">CLASS rules<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4d2d83a6cef3e4a1659b47797ba7d29a wp-block-paragraph\">The Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheets of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013 (CLASS Regulations) were gazetted on 11 October 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1abb3c00d2b76cd8e52f3f07d0b6f104 wp-block-paragraph\">The CLASS Regulation is a regulation under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514). The CLASS Regulation replaces the Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Packaging and Labelling of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 1997 (CPL Regulations). The CLASS Regulation is a control in the form of legislation to ensure that suppliers provide sufficient information regarding the hazards of chemicals to ensure that the risk of accidents and occupational diseases that may arise from activities carried out in the workplace can be controlled to a low level, thereby providing a safe and healthy workplace environment and conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-159fac5f6ae375eb3b3b4a9aa78bc7f7 wp-block-paragraph\">Under the CLASS Regulation, suppliers are required to carry out classification, labelling, preparation of Safety Data Sheets, packaging and submission of chemical inventory information. In this regulation, a supplier is defined as a person who supplies hazardous chemicals, and includes primary suppliers (a supplier who formulates, manufactures, imports, recycles or reformulates hazardous chemicals) and subsidiary suppliers (a supplier who repackages, distributes or retails hazardous chemicals).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-bc08608a2f3ccc145a211564213b05e7 wp-block-paragraph\">The CPL Regulations, which were previously used as a mechanism to control the supply of hazardous chemicals to the workplace in Malaysia, came into force on 15 April 1997. However, given that the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is now being actively implemented worldwide, Malaysia has also taken proactive steps to implement GHS in the industrial sector with the gazetting of the CLASS Regulations to replace the existing CPL Regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-897dd8a9efc776f230c54d44c465dde2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2c51fd83d3510b22b800e28ac85245f2\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/legislation\/regulations\/regulations-under-occupational-safety-and-health-act-1994-act-514\/1125-01-occupational-safety-and-health-classification-labelling-and-safety-data-sheet-of-hazardous-chemicals-regulations-2013\/file\">Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheets of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>*The document contains Malay (pages 1-37) and English (pages 38-72)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication, 2014&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/list-of-documents\/info-kkp\/pengurusan-kimia-1\/2311-class-tataamalan-industri-2014\">[ <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tataamalan-Industri-Mengenai-Pengelasan-Bahan-Kimia-dan-Komunikasi-Hazard-2014.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZIP <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/list-of-documents\/info-kkp\/pengurusan-kimia-1\/2311-class-tataamalan-industri-2014\">]<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/list-of-documents\/info-kkp\/pengurusan-kimia-1\/2312-class-tataamalan-industri-2014-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;[ <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02.-Tataamalan-Industri-Mengenai-Pengelasan-Bahan-Kimia-dan-Komunikasi-Hazard-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/list-of-documents\/info-kkp\/pengurusan-kimia-1\/2312-class-tataamalan-industri-2014-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">]<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>*Only the version of the document displayed here is adopted by DOKKP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Surat-Pemberitahuan-Pewartaan-Kod-Tataamalan-Industri-bagi-Pengelasan-Bahan-Kimia-dan-Komunikasi-Bahaya.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Notification Letter of the Gazette of the Industry Code of Practice for Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senarai-Pernyataan-Bahaya-dan-Pernyataan-Berjaga-jaga.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Hazard Statements and Precautionary Statements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/pengurusan-kimia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Hazard Pictograms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express Labeling Self-Assessment (ELSA)<ul><li>(Self-check of labels for compliance with CLASS Regulations)<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Express-Labelling-Self-\u2013-Assessment-ELSA-Manual-Pengguna.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">User Manual<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Express-Labelling-Self-\u2013-Assessment-ELSA-Panduan-Pengguna-Arahan-Pencetakan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">User Guide &amp; Printing Instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cims.dosh.gov.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Information Management System Website<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Soalan-Lazim-Bagi-Peraturan-CLASS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senarai-Makmal-Pengujian-Bahan-Kimia-di-Malaysia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Chemical Testing Laboratories in Malaysia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Panduan-dan-Carta-Alir-bagi-Permohonan-Kepada-Ketua-Pengarah-JKKP-bagi-Ketidakselarasan-Pengelasan-di-dalam-Tataamalan-Industri.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidelines and Flowchart for Applications to the Director General of DOSH for Classification Inconsistencies in the Industry Code of Practice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Soalan-Lazim-CIMS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIMS Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Infografik-Soalan-Lazim-CIMS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CIMS FAQ Infographic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Senarai-Semak-Self-Assessment-Peraturan-CLASS-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASS 2013 Regulations Self Assessment Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Infografik-Laporan-Ringkas-Bengkel-CIMS-CATCH-2024.rev2_.pdf\">Infografik &#8211; Laporan Ringkas Bengkel CIMS &#8211; CATCH 2024<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-cbcbfca8790232b42612260188a9b462 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=CLASS+Regulations\">CLASS Regulations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6264_190a6d-03\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Indoor Air Quality<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-3212794b5808daec58b97f9d8a205ceb wp-block-paragraph\">Indoor air quality describes how indoor air can affect health, comfort and ability to work. Some of the factors that affect indoor air quality are temperature, relative humidity, mold, bacteria, poor ventilation, and exposure to chemicals. Awareness of indoor air pollution is less than that of outdoor air pollution. However, the issue of indoor air quality has gained public attention due to newly discovered air pollutants, modern building designs that separate indoor and outdoor environments, and the increase in cases of sick building syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7d2de680d4184459fb7b5020d1453389 wp-block-paragraph\">Poor indoor air quality will contribute to discomfort, health impacts, absenteeism and low productivity. Good indoor air quality will have a positive impact on the health of building occupants as well as contribute to comfort and well-being. Among the health impacts caused by poor indoor air quality are Legionnaires&#039; disease, cancer due to radon exposure and carbon monoxide poisoning. For wider health impacts, there are effects such as allergies and asthma due to exposure to pollutants such as dust and mold, discomfort due to extreme cold, airborne infectious diseases and symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome such as dizziness and headaches, extreme fatigue, skin problems and others. These health effects and impacts will contribute to medical treatment expenses, sick leave and lack of productivity for the occupants of the building concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f06778b1d4fa9e9411acaaf83d082478 wp-block-paragraph\">In 2010, the Department introduced the Indoor Air Quality Industry Code of Practice 2010 to improve workplace compliance. Activities involving indoor air quality issues involve investigating complaints received from employees. The procedure for making a complaint can be referred to in the Indoor Air Quality Industry Code of Practice 2010. The investigation process usually involves 5 main activities, namely an initial visit to the complaint site, measuring the level of contaminants contained in the complaint site, data analysis, discussions with employers and the production of a report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6264_e36fc6-52 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6264_7bec40-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Industry Code of Practice for Indoor Air Quality 2010 (ICOP IAQ 2010)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5c2b4523d8be754357dd34a073c65397 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;task=cat_view&amp;gid=239&amp;Itemid=183&amp;lang=ms\">ICOP IAQ 2010<\/a><br><br>This Industry Code of Practice is known as the Industry Code of Practice for Indoor Air Quality 2010 which was approved by the Minister of Human Resources on 30 August 2010 and will replace the Code of Practice on Indoor Air Quality which was launched by the Minister of Human Resources in July 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4907a92cbdb8767b5c6183af9347bb9f wp-block-paragraph\">Good indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential for a healthy indoor work environment. Poor indoor air quality can cause a variety of short-term and long-term health problems. Health problems commonly associated with poor IAQ include allergic reactions, respiratory problems, eye irritation, sinusitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. IAQ problems occur in buildings equipped with mechanical ventilation and air conditioning (MVAC) systems including split air conditioning units. IAQ problems can be caused by indoor air pollutants or inadequate ventilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f3662a33623def3303d5d472fd7e38a7 wp-block-paragraph\">There are many sources of air pollutants and some of the common sources are environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) released by burning tobacco products; various chemicals such as formaldehyde released from decorations; volatile organic compounds released from the use of solvents; and ozone released by photocopiers and laser printers. It is important to note that ETS was identified as a human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2002 and exposure to ETS increases the risk of coronary heart disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6294c221ed1ab4143f0f06b201f751c7 wp-block-paragraph\">This code of practice is formulated to ensure that workers and residents are protected from poor air quality which can affect their health and well-being, and thereby reduce their productivity. The duties of employers and self-employed persons towards their employees are as stipulated under Section 15 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA), while Section 17 of the OSHA stipulates that these duties are also general duties of employers and self-employed persons towards persons other than their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-26cdad9d6a2e41a085c71ad241b1bb43 wp-block-paragraph\">This Industry Code of Practice also emphasises the duties of an occupier of a workplace towards persons other than its employees as set out in Section 18 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. An occupier is a person who is involved in the management or has control over the workplace. This duty must be exercised towards persons who are not its employees but who carry out work on its premises. Compliance with this Industry Code of Practice can be used as evidence of good practice in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6264_532c0b-d0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Physical Parameters &amp; List of Indoor Air Pollutants and Acceptable Limits<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-138841c44d1c88e344ad544f424b3bbc wp-block-paragraph\">Table 1: Acceptable ranges for specific physical parameters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Parameters<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Acceptable Range<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">(a) Air temperature<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">23 \u2013 26 \u00b0C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">(b) Relative humidity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40-70%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">(c) Air movement<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.15 \u2013 0.50 m\/s<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b2333814447040a0c37d571edda9e82e wp-block-paragraph\">Jadual 2: Bahan cemar udara dalaman dan had boleh terima<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Indoor Air Pollutants<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" colspan=\"3\"><strong>Acceptable Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ppm<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>mg\/m3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>cfu\/m3<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\" rowspan=\"2\"><strong>Chemical Contaminants<\/strong><br><strong>(a) Carbon Monoxide<\/strong><br><strong>(b) Formaldehyde<\/strong><br><strong>(c) Ozone<\/strong><br><strong>(d) Respirable Particles<\/strong><br><strong>(e) Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOC)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<br>0.1<br>0.05<br>&#8211;<br>3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<br>&#8211;<br>&#8211;<br>0.15<br>&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<br>&#8211;<br>&#8211;<br>&#8211;<br>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Bahan Cemar Biologikal<\/strong><br><strong>(a) Total Bacterial Count<\/strong><br><strong>(b) Total Fungal Count<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<br>&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<br>&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">500*<br>1000*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Petunjuk prestasi Pengalihudaraan<\/strong><br><strong>(a) Carbon Dioxide<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;C1000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c496198e33c997f82677d629ac2051ba wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-fde8d5e91bfbbb65df2446eed2dc71d1\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">For chemical pollutants, the limit is the eight-hour weighted average air concentration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mg\/m3 is milligrams per square meter of air at 25\u00b0C and one atmosphere pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ppm is parts of vapor or gas per million parts of polluted air by volume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cfu\/m3 is a colony forming unit per cubic meter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C is a ceiling limit that must not be exceeded at any time. A reading above 1000 ppm is an indication of inadequate ventilation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">* An excess bacterial count does not necessarily indicate a health risk but is an indication for further investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6264_140297-12\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Fungal Contamination<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f6213e6992ec08fd3c7b6c7f1e3165c9 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fungal Organism<\/strong><br><br>Fungi are a type of fungus that is commonly found on the surface of the earth and accounts for 25 percent of the biomass on earth. Other related examples of fungi are yeast and mushrooms. Fungi are organisms that always exist on earth and act as decomposers of organic matter to maintain the continuity of plants and animals. Fungi are produced from filamentous cells called hyphae. Under suitable conditions, hyphae can grow into connected strings and form the body structure of the fungus or better known as mycelium. This mycelium can be seen with the naked eye. Fungi can reproduce through spores. However, fungi can also reproduce if some broken hyphae fragments are moved to an area with sufficient moisture and organic food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-7255c91115269e661fea887a32e6dd6b wp-block-paragraph\">There are several types of fungi that exist in the indoor environment, namely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b87a7b1308a5e22628388ead0aa5f011\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cladosporium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Penicillium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alternaria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Aspergillus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-251c96a6dc6b3224093c6c14628a71bf wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Causes of Fungal Growth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a8b21f012a209b2a18f24c4846abc2ac wp-block-paragraph\">Fungi are incredibly resilient and adaptable. Fungi obtain their nutrients through the breakdown of organic matter. Most fungi found in indoor air are saprotrophic, meaning they feed on moist, dead organic matter such as wood, paper, paint, fabric, soil, dust, and raw or cooked food. Fungi can also grow on moist surfaces of inorganic materials such as glass and exposed concrete that are covered in invisible biofilms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5202ebaefd7939a2c7338d450c11a023 wp-block-paragraph\">In general, there are several factors listed below that contribute to the growth of fungi in the built environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ed35e141b75088d6b2fedacd090ca273\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Fungal spores that are always present in the air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nutrients such as impurities, cellulose dust and starch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temperature around 5oC to 50oC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent relative humidity above 70%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">Oxygen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/chemical\/kelembapan_relatif.jpg\" alt=\"kelembapan relatif\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ec8cd94765c4680dda9c81306ca95c69 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 1: Fungal Growth Factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-aba1bff08052deb34fbca9b3038f315f wp-block-paragraph\">High humidity is one of the key elements that contribute to the growth of mold. Therefore, to prevent mold growth, any factors that can contribute to moisture in a building should be identified and eliminated. Low surface temperatures (below the dew point) of the air adjacent to walls or floors can cause condensation on those surfaces and if left untreated, they will become an ideal breeding ground for mold growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-29265d14240938b002f1f496c33bac31 wp-block-paragraph\">All fungi need a food source, water and time to germinate and grow. Some fungi can germinate in as little as 4 to 12 hours. If left undisturbed, fungi can grow and spread within 24 to 72 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8906ce06c67186eb1cfe6e82eef50700 wp-block-paragraph\">Endogenous fungal problems often occur when water damage occurs to organic material over a long period of time and repeatedly. Fungal spores can be carried into the indoor environment from the outdoor environment. Outdoor environmental factors that can affect fungal spore concentrations include marked shade, increased levels of organic debris and abandoned property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-995fe6a3315b71647c33399c0c9bf510 wp-block-paragraph\">Flooding, condensation, leaking pipes, window leaks and roof leaks are all potential sources of moisture leading to fungal infestation. Increased ambient humidity due to inadequate ventilation or incomplete drying is also a cause of fungal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c5e7468f1b428c5565744106bff90502 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential Health Effects of Fungi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-173ead630d74959910aa436a60d65f28 wp-block-paragraph\">Fungi can cause a variety of health effects in humans. The severity of the impact depends on the type and amount of fungi present as well as the level of susceptibility and sensitivity of an individual exposed to the fungi. Humans are exposed to fungi through ingestion, inhalation and skin contact. Fungi cause acute health effects through inflammation, toxins, allergies or infections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6264_fd273f-c3\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Building Syndrome Sickness &amp; building related illnesses<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-287b83f40119f049c699abd4f69d784e wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sick Building Syndrome<\/strong><br><br>&quot;Sick building syndrome&quot; is a commonly used name for illnesses that occur among residents due to poor indoor air quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4688e16efe7b15ba77c05f8dd0787ba3 wp-block-paragraph\">Sick building syndrome describes a situation in which building occupants experience acute health and\/or comfort effects related to time spent in a particular building, but no specific disease or cause can be identified. Complaints may be concentrated in a specific room or zone, or may encompass the entire building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1e0bafef4d55a387677a98799b248730 wp-block-paragraph\">Some of these buildings may not be adequately ventilated. For example, mechanical ventilation systems may not be designed or operated to provide adequate amounts of outdoor air intake. In general, people have less control over the indoor environment in their offices than they do in their homes. Hence, there is an increased incidence of reported health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d61d9190697ffc2eead54f0f33581ee5 wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, building residents experience symptoms that do not fit the pattern of any particular illness and are difficult to trace to any specific cause. This phenomenon is labeled sick building syndrome. Symptoms that arise among \u201csick building\u201d residents vary from eye and nose irritation, fatigue, cough, rhinitis, nausea, headache, sore throat or a combination of any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ed358fd3d7501f7d2e7f0932ee1c984e wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Building-Related Diseases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-07c0a58beecdd5903712302939981ab3 wp-block-paragraph\">A number of well-known illnesses, such as Legionnaires&#039; disease, asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and humidifier fever, have been directly linked to specific building problems. These are called building-related illnesses. Most of these illnesses are treatable; however, some pose serious risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-55fac1c0df97ae345862367bef9cfff8 wp-block-paragraph\">Legionnaires&#039; disease is a building-related illness. It is a form of bacterial pneumonia characterized by fever, chills, and a dry cough associated with muscle aches and sometimes diarrhea. Legionnaires&#039; disease got its name when people attending an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in July 1976 were infected with the disease. Pontiac fever is a less serious illness characterized by fever and muscle aches without symptoms of pneumonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c96be3ed2c5558b282b899874450fc12 wp-block-paragraph\">The bacteria that cause Legionnaires&#039; disease, legionella pneumophila, will multiply in any environmental reservoir where its nutrient, water and temperature requirements are met, and enter the air when the environment is disturbed. The bacteria thrive at temperatures between 25\u00b0C and 45\u00b0C, with an optimum temperature of around 35\u00b0C. Although the organism is ubiquitous in the environment, airborne concentrations only occasionally reach levels sufficient to infect normal subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5c3b8fe1188cc7542e050b1d77d21c9f wp-block-paragraph\">Cooling towers and hot water systems in buildings have been identified as the primary source of these organisms. Without treatment of the water or adequate system maintenance, legionella can multiply and then spread throughout the building through the air handling system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-73a93c4a56bb72e17da7e7b9821414a1 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Indoor+Air+Quality\">Indoor Air Quality<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane6264_9b9254-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Chemical Weapons Convention<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b6fd1c8c40c63fc25481e12bdc359e6b wp-block-paragraph\">The Department was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as one of the agencies in the National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention (PBK KSK) to fulfill the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention (KSK) and implement the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 which is regulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Department is also responsible for addressing issues related to the management and safety of chemicals including chemical conventions. The Department plays an important role in assisting the PBK KSK to enforce the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations 2007. The Department has been given the responsibility of preparing national inspection procedures for chemical weapons by the National Inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id6264_2dbf51-1c kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane6264_723320-c4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Organization For The Prohibition Of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a7c11055999962bb46057bd04306e7c8 wp-block-paragraph\">The Department was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as one of the agencies in the National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention (PBK KSK) to fulfill the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention (KSK) and implement the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 which is regulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Department is also responsible for addressing issues related to the management and safety of chemicals including chemical conventions. The Department plays an important role in assisting the PBK KSK to enforce the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations 2007. The Department has been given the responsibility of preparing national inspection procedures for chemical weapons by the National Inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-74d33eaae9b79d6abf3560653dd8f0d4 wp-block-paragraph\">The members of the Authority are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8f9cc157f90f1a4285bddf4163e0175d\">\n<li>Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Homeland Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOS) (Ministry of Human Resources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Pharmaceutical Services (Ministry of Health)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Malaysian Police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Malaysian Customs Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pesticides Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-897dd8a9efc776f230c54d44c465dde2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1cc086702923249609fe4e56560c8d42\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agc.gov.my\/Akta\/Vol.%2013\/Act%20641.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kln.gov.my\/cwc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane6264_61bb60-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention, Ministry of Foreign Affairs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a7c11055999962bb46057bd04306e7c8 wp-block-paragraph\">The Department was appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as one of the agencies in the National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention (PBK KSK) to fulfill the requirements of the Chemical Weapons Convention (KSK) and implement the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 which is regulated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Department is also responsible for addressing issues related to the management and safety of chemicals including chemical conventions. The Department plays an important role in assisting the PBK KSK to enforce the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005 and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations 2007. The Department has been given the responsibility of preparing national inspection procedures for chemical weapons by the National Inspector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-74d33eaae9b79d6abf3560653dd8f0d4 wp-block-paragraph\">The members of the Authority are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-8f9cc157f90f1a4285bddf4163e0175d\">\n<li>Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Defense<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Homeland Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOS) (Ministry of Human Resources)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Pharmaceutical Services (Ministry of Health)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Malaysian Police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Royal Malaysian Customs Department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pesticides Board<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence Science and Technology Research Institute (STRIDE)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-897dd8a9efc776f230c54d44c465dde2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1cc086702923249609fe4e56560c8d42\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agc.gov.my\/Akta\/Vol.%2013\/Act%20641.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kln.gov.my\/cwc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane6264_95ffc8-93\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Scheduled Chemicals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-b3b0df0bd488c265638d23f2e589a988 wp-block-paragraph\">The table below is a list of chemicals and their precursors as specified in the act. For the purpose of implementing this Convention, these tables assist in identifying chemicals for verification and inspection purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-6520c5dbbf63775c77378b7647ad5e03 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-0ff1d8aa52bfc1ea154b1cad37793c3b\">\n<li>Table 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Table 3<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane6264_865f19-5d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Declaration<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-f74616e44460eb3b55d711b2a0979e8f wp-block-paragraph\">One of the obligations under the Convention that Malaysia must fulfill is to submit an annual Declaration to the OPCW. Therefore, companies involved in activities related to Scheduled Chemicals and Non-Scheduled Discrete Organic Chemicals (BKOD) above the threshold quantity are required to submit an annual declaration to the National Authority. Submission of an annual declaration is mandatory under the CPC Act 2005. Therefore, failure to do so is an offence under the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-46f629f643865cc005f89f4ea6faa5fa wp-block-paragraph\">Activities related to Scheduled Chemicals that require annual declarations are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Table 1<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Table 2<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Table 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BCODE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Process<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Usage<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Getting<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Save<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import\/Export<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transfer (Local sales)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/news\/2015\/black-check-mark-md.png\" alt=\"black check mark md\" width=\"15\" height=\"14\"><\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><td>&nbsp;&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-51fa10c628d37fed74c4e7bc394291e7 wp-block-paragraph\">Any company that operates activities that require declarations must make an Annual Declaration for the Previous Year&#039;s Activities and also an Annual Declaration for Activities Planned for the Following Year to the National Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-d89abc56c20c8372fb18c58e364a4546 wp-block-paragraph\">Any company producing BKOD and also BKOD containing Phosphorus, Sulfur and Fluorine (PSF) elements must also submit an Annual Declaration of Activities for the Previous Year to the National Authority. However, a declaration is not required if the chemical mixture is 30% or less for Schedule 2B and Schedule 3 chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-99b8fe455784e515e1f3a5642de2034d wp-block-paragraph\">Further information regarding the declaration can be obtained from the National Authority for the Chemical Weapons Convention (03 8000 8000).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane6264_977712-4c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Inspection<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-a7959822ceb9ba5b33027a46aeaf50fe wp-block-paragraph\">All declarations for Previous Year Activities are subject to International Inspections sent by the OPCW Technical Secretariat. In addition, the workplace is also subject to National Inspections as provided for under the Chemical Weapons Convention Act 2005.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-98e4949dfb4612cc60aeedef6f77bff2 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Weapons+Convention\">Chemical Weapons Convention<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane6264_376129-d8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Asbestos<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-4121b5fc7e5d1a385c4ed2ac03ac73d1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introduction to Asbestos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-9b20a630fe4fea1cdbedcb1d59ee07ef wp-block-paragraph\">Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil and rock that is made up of fibers of varying sizes and shapes, has high resistance to heat and most chemicals. It is widely used to make various industrial goods, most notably roofing, insulation materials, ceramic flooring, asbestos cement products, automobile products (vehicle clutches and brakes), textiles, gaskets and protective coatings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-02b492a1ee7e9291bada5659dfd57c9e wp-block-paragraph\">However, asbestos is a toxic chemical that can cause lung cancer and its use has been banned in most countries in the world. In 2006, the International Labour Organization (ILO) recommended that all countries in the world ban asbestos.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ilo.org\/global\/topics\/safety-and-health-at-work\/lang--en\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Labor Organization (ILO)<\/a>&nbsp;has urged all countries to ban the use of asbestos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-59fbbd8deaf4f67e27496bba3130fd0f wp-block-paragraph\">The most common types of asbestos found in Malaysia are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"617\" height=\"116\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jenis-jenis-asbestos-yang-kebanyakan-ditemui-di-Malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jenis-jenis-asbestos-yang-kebanyakan-ditemui-di-Malaysia.jpg 617w, https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jenis-jenis-asbestos-yang-kebanyakan-ditemui-di-Malaysia-300x56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Jenis-jenis-asbestos-yang-kebanyakan-ditemui-di-Malaysia-18x3.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-5f9cdfb59dc10a9168fd1f6494d50b62 wp-block-paragraph\">Source: The Mesothelioma Centre, 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-323a7077ae5c8a3988dd4846f0a08ab4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current and Future Controls on the Use of Asbestos in Malaysia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-c17abed005ae599682f50417fa9e46c7 wp-block-paragraph\">Control of asbestos use in the workplace is carried out legally with enforcement such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-ea88c2efc0b9b59536a248865c7e3e86\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peraturan-peraturan-Keselamatan-dan-Kesihatan-Pekerjaan-Pengelasan-Pelabelan-dan-Helaian-Data-Keselamatan-Bahan-Kimia-Berbahaya-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheets of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013 (CLASS Regulations)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;task=doc_download&amp;gid=1124&amp;Itemid=181&amp;lang=ms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a>and<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;task=doc_download&amp;gid=1158&amp;Itemid=183&amp;lang=ms\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02.-Tataamalan-Industri-Mengenai-Pengelasan-Bahan-Kimia-dan-Komunikasi-Hazard-2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication 2014<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;task=doc_download&amp;gid=1158&amp;Itemid=183&amp;lang=ms\">&nbsp;<\/a>classifies asbestos (based on IARC classification) as Category 1 (known or presumed carcinogenic to humans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peraturan-Peraturan-Keselamatan-dan-Kesihatan-Pekerjaan-Penggunaan-dan-Standard-Pendedahan-Bahan-Kimia-Berbahaya-Kepada-Kesihatan-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peraturan-Peraturan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (Penggunaan dan Standard Pendedahan Bahan Kimia Berbahaya Kepada Kesihatan) 2000.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/02.-Perintah-Keselamatan-dan-Kesihatan-Pekerjaan-Larangan-Penggunaan-Bahan-1999.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Occupational Safety and Health (Prohibition of Use of Substances) Order 1999<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php?option=com_docman&amp;task=doc_download&amp;gid=571&amp;Itemid=182&amp;lang=ms\">&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;prohibits the use of crocidolite for all purposes except for research and analytical purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LAMPIRAN_SENARAI-SYARIKAT-YANG-MENJALANKAN-KERJA-KERJA-ASBESTOS_BAHAN-MENGANDUNGI-ASBESTOS-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senarai Syarikat Yang Menjalankan Kerja-Kerja Asbestos Bahan Mengandungi Asbestos.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-78ddd5cbea1786d748703b1dc1ce3d33 wp-block-paragraph\">This is to provide awareness and understanding to employers in addressing the problem of employee exposure and control to asbestos materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-1debb2a73b61fd9f264c1bd8b33cc616 wp-block-paragraph\">Tags:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/en\/?s=Chemical+Management\">Chemical Management<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane6264_bf2efe-da\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Promotional Materials<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"border-radius:19px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-accent-4-background-color has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-765719cce35911a1b812aa7688bd96d2\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brochure-SiRAC-Online-Employer-Module.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SiRAC Online Brochure (Employer Module)<\/a>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/baru.gif\" alt=\"baru.gif\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brochure-SiRAC-Online-Assessor-Module.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SiRAC Online Brochure (Assessor Module)<\/a>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/baru.gif\" alt=\"baru.gif\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Isu-isu-berkaitan-Penulisan-Laporan-Oleh-Juruteknik-Higien-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Issues related to Report Writing by Hygiene Technician 1<\/a>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/baru.gif\" alt=\"baru.gif\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Isu-isu-berkaitan-Penulisan-Laporan-Oleh-Penaksir-Kualiti-Udara-Dalaman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Issues related to Report Writing by Indoor Air Quality Assessors<\/a>&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/images\/baru.gif\" alt=\"baru.gif\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Specific-Guidance-Note-On-Ventilation-And-Indoor-Air-Quality-IAQ-During-COVID-19-Pandemic.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specific Guidance Note On Ventilation And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) During COVID - 19 Pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Guidance-Note-on-Ventilation-and-Indoor-Air-Quality-IAQ-During-Pandemic-COVID-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guidance Note on Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) During the COVID-19 Pandemic&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Permohonan-Penyingkiran-Asbestos.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Asbestos Removal Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Brosur-Penaksiran-Risiko-Kepada-Kesihatan-Secara-Generik.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generic Health Risk Assessment Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Apa-itu-SiRAC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is SiRAC?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Bagaimana-Menjalankan-SiRAC.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Run SiRAC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/eBuletin-Bahagian-Pengurusan-Kimia-2019.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Management Division eBulletin 2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Express-Labelling-Self-Assessment-ELSA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Express Labeling Self-Assessment (ELSA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Express-SDS-Self-Assessment-ESSA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Express SDS Self-Assessment (ESSA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Quick-Guide-To-Handle-Ammonia-Leak.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quick Guide To Handle Ammonia Leak<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/index.php\/ms\/list-of-documents\/osh-info\/chemical-management-1\/promotional-materials\/3038-25-quick-guide-to-handle-ammonia-leak\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Risalah-Fungsi-Bahagian-Pengurusan-Kimia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Management Division Function Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Risalah-Peraturan-CLASS-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASS 2013 Rules Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Tataamalan-Industri-Mengenai-Pengelasan-Bahan-Kimia-dan-Komunikasi-Hazard-2014-Reverse-Quick-Training-Method-RQTM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industry Code of Practice on Chemical Classification and Hazard Communication 2014 \u2013 Reverse Quick Training Method (RQTM)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Sistem-Pengurusan-Maklumat-Bahan-Kimia-CIMS-RQTM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemical Information Management System (CIMS) \u2013 RQTM<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peraturan-CLASS-2013-Label.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASS 2013 Rules \u2013 Labels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Peraturan-CLASS-2013-Piktogram.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASS 2013 Rules \u2013 Pictograms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Soalan-Lazim-CLASS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLASS FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dosh.gov.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Risalah-Peraturan-USECHH-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" 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