10,000 to get free Niosh training

On the ground: Sim (centre) at the soft launch of Asean OSH in Kuala Lumpur. Looking on are (from left) Deputy Chief Secretary (Policy and International) Ministry of Human Resources Datuk Norison Ramli, Niosh chairman Chong Chieng Jen, Niosh deputy chairman Manivanan Gowin and Niosh executive director Ayop Salleh. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The push for safer workplaces is expected to see significant improvements this year with the implementation of several programmes, which include free training for employees of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the world’s first-ever financial institution safety passport, says Steven Sim.

The Human Resources Minister said at least 10,000 employees from SMEs will have the opportunity to get free occupational safety and health (OSH) training next month.