Amendments to OSH Act passed, stiffer penalties for workplace accidents resulting from breaches

KUALA LUMPUR: Employers who fail to ensure occupational safety and health (OSH) of their workers will face stiffer fines and prison sentences in the near future following amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.

This comes after the Dewan Rakyat passed the Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2020 on Wednesday (Oct 27), paving the way for better protection and safety in the workplace.