Occupational Safety & Health
Coordinator (OSH-C)

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Introduction of Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH-C)

The Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSHC) course is designed to help employers and employees actively participate in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. Based on the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, this course emphasizes the shared responsibility of both employers and employees in managing workplace safety and health risks.

Through OSH-C training, participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to foster a culture of safety in small and medium-sized industries.

OSH Coordinator Course Details

Course Objective

Develop small and medium-sized (SME) industrial workers with the knowledge and occupational safety and health skills to make this sector one of the safest places.

Package Includes

  • Training conducted by experienced and certified instructors
  • Complimentary digital course module (E-Module)
  • Free exam workshop
  • 6 months free access to refreshment classes
  • Free consultation
  • An attendance certificate upon completion of the SHO course

Entry Requirement

  • Malaysian citizen
  • 18 years old and above
  • Able to read and write in BM or English
  • Healthy mentally and physically

Course Duration

The duration of this program is 3 days, from 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Certification

A certificate of attendance will be awarded to all participants at the end of the OSH Coordinator Course. Participants are required to meet attendance requirements and complete all quizzes.

Methodology

A combination of lectures, workshops, discussions, quizzes, and Q&A sessions.

Language Medium

English and/or Bahasa Malaysia. The training can be executed in a dual language option.

OSH-C Training Outline

Day 1

  • Topic 1: Challenges and Reality in Small and Medium Industries (SMEs)
  • Topic 2: Introduction to JKKP and Basic Safety and Health Legislation Jobs
  • Topic 3: Basics of KKP IKS Management
  • Topic 4: Chemical Management
  • Topic 5: Introduction to Occupational Diseases

Day 2

  • Topic 6: Introduction to Road Related Occupational Safety (WRRS)
  • Topic 7: Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control
    • Topic 7.1: Practical Training for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control Risk
  • Topic 8: Material Handling and Storage

Day 3

  • Topic 9: Workstation Design and Lighting
  • Topic 10: Productive Machinery Safety
  • Topic 11: Premises and Welfare Facilities Related to Employment

Looking for In-House OSH Coordinator Courses?

Our in-house OSH-C training program is HRD claimable, with flexible scheduling and location to suit your team’s needs.

FAQs

What is the role of an Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH-C)?

The role of an OSH-Coordinator is to oversee and manage safety and health activities within the workplace. Their duties include implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, organizing safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as a liaison between employees and management to improve safety standards.

The OSH-C course is ideal for individuals who are responsible for occupational safety and health in the workplace. This includes:

  • Employers and managers in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Safety officers who want to expand their knowledge and skills in workplace safety
  • HR personnel looking to understand the legal and practical aspects of safety management
  • Workers in high-risk industries who want to be proactive in ensuring their own safety and the safety of their colleagues
  • Health and safety committee members who are involved in ensuring the implementation of safety programs at their workplace
The OSHC course helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) address safety challenges and ensure compliance with safety and health regulations. By educating workers on risk management, chemical safety, and hazard control, SMEs can create safer work environments, reduce accidents, and improve productivity.

If your company does not have an OSH Coordinator (OSH-C), it may face several risks including non-compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022.

The penalty for failure to appoint an OSH Coordinator, or a SHO (where applicable) is a fine not exceeding RM50,000, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both.

Related Courses

Safety & Health Officer (SHO)