KUALA LUMPUR: Employers and employees are urged to take the amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2022 seriously as they come into effect today.
“On the other hand, employers must ensure a safe working environment in all aspects. They cannot afford to overlook these amendments," he said in a statement today. Lee highlighted a key provision of the amendment - every company with five or more employees must appoint a trained occupational safety and health coordinator to oversee all related matters in the workplace."This is a practical measure to ensure workplace safety and promote a culture of safety," he said.