Employees can leave unsafe workplace without repercussions following Osha enforcement, says HR minister


CYBERJAYA: The enforcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (Osha) (Amendment) 2022 on June 1 will provide workers with the right to remove themselves from an unsafe environment at work, says Steven Sim Chee Keong.

The Human Resources Minister said the Act would also provide more benefits to employees because of more provisions that look after the welfare of employees.

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