MALAYSIA Law and Practice Contributed by: Samantha Chiang Xin Li, Yee Yik Shien and Tay Zi Li, Zi Li & Partners
Health and Safety laws The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA) is the principal legislation governing occupational safety and health and applies to most places of work (including construction sites). No licences or certifi- cates are issued by the OSHA. However, an employer has the general duty to ensure, as far as is practica- ble, the safety, health and welfare at work of all its employees. For the construction sector, the Occupational Safety and Health (Construction Work) (Design and Manage- ment) Regulations 2024 set out the clear responsibili- ties of clients, designers and contractors in ensuring safety and health at construction sites. The Depart- ment of Occupational Safety and Health has also issued best practice guidelines as a reference for contractors.
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