Employers in Johor who failed to comply with safety measures fined over RM1mil last year

Vidyananthan (left) signing a plaque during the launch of the state-level Occupational Safety and Health week. Looking on is Johor DOSH director Kormain Mohd Noor.

PASIR GUDANG: Some RM1.32mil in penalties and compounds was imposed by the state Occupational Safety and Health Department (DOSH) on employers and contractors in the construction sector last year.

Johor Unity and Human Resources Committee chairman R.Vidyananthan said that about 40 employers were slapped with penalties amounting to RM995,500 for various offences under the Occupa­tional Safety and Health Act.