This book, developed from the esteemed Annotated Statutes of Malaysia (ASM) series, offers a clear, comprehensive, and practical guide to the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Presented in a section‑by‑section format, it provides authoritative commentary that explains the purpose, scope, and application of each provision in an accessible and practitioner‑focused manner. Incorporating the latest amendments introduced by the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022, along with the latest Regulations and Orders, this book ensures readers have up‑to‑date insights on the evolving framework governing workplace safety and employer obligations. An indispensable reference for legal practitioners, HR professionals, safety and health officers, and anyone responsible for regulatory compliance, this title equips readers with the legal clarity and practical guidance needed to navigate today’s workplace safety landscape with confidence
Table of Contents:
Part I – Preliminary
Part II – Appointment of officers, independent inspecting body and licensed person
Part III – National council for occupational safety and health
Part IV – General duties of employers, self-employed persons and principal
Part V – General duties of designers, manufacturers and suppliers
Part VI – General duties and rights of employees
Part VIA – Notification of occupation of place of work, installation and inspection of plant, etc.
Part VII – Safety and health organizations Part VIIA – Competent person and registered training provider
Part VIII – Notification of accidents, dangerous occurrence, occupational poisoning and occupational diseases, and inquiry
Part IX – Prohibition against use of plant or substance
Part X – Industry codes of practice
Part XI – Enforcement and investigation
Part XII – Liability for offences
Part XIII – Appeals
Part XIV – Regulations
Part XV – Miscellaneous
Appendix
First Schedule
Second Schedule
Third Schedule
Fourth Schedule
Fifth Schedule
Regulations
About the Author:
Tatvaruban Subramaniam is a Partner at Skrine and heads the firm’s Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental Crisis Management practice group. He advises on compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, represents clients in DOSH investigations, and guides organisations during workplace incidents. Ruban’s experience spans risk management, safety audits, and emergency response planning, complemented by his practice in Construction and Engineering dispute resolution across litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.








