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    The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) provides the legislative framework to protect the safety, health and welfare of Malaysian workforces. It was gazetted on February 24, 1994, superseding previous piecemeal safety and health laws. The principal aim of OSHA 1994 is to secure safety, health and welfare for all persons at work and protect others from risks associated with workplace activities.

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    The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) provides the legislative framework to protect the safety, health and welfare of Malaysian workforces. It was gazetted on February 24, 1994, superseding previous piecemeal safety and health laws. The principal aim of OSHA 1994 is to secure safety, health and welfare for all persons at work and protect others from risks associated with workplace activities.

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    The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) provides the legislative framework to protect the safety, health and welfare of Malaysian workforces. It was gazetted on February 24, 1994, superseding previous piecemeal safety and health laws. The principal aim of OSHA 1994 is to secure safety, health and welfare for all persons at work and protect others from risks associated with workplace activities.

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    What is OSHA 1994 (Malaysia)

    • The Occupational Safety and Health Act is an Act which provides the
    legislative framework to secure the safety, health and welfare among
    all Malaysian workforces and to protect others against risks to safety
    or health in connection with the activities of persons at work.
    • This Act was gazette on 24th February 1994 and was cited as the
    Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. This Act is a practical tool
    superimposed on existing safety and health legislation.
    • The principle of the Act is "To make further provision for securing that
    safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others
    against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of
    persons at work, to establish the National Council for Occupational
    Safety and Health and for matters connected therewith."
    When OSHA were established…
    • Evolution of OSH Legislation in Malaysia
    – 1844 British Legislation – specific safety & health
    – Piecemeal legislation and regulations for example
    transporting machinery on the train
    • 1972 Lords Roben “Committee of Inquiry” – Robens
    Report on OSH
    • Factories and Machinery Act (139) in 1967
    – Part II Safety, Health and Welfare – enforced 1970
    • Occupational Safety and Health Act (514) 1994

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