PUTRAJAYA: There must be full compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) (Amendment) Act 2022 as it plays a crucial role in protecting workers and ensuring a safer work environment, says Human Resources Minister Steven Sim.
He stressed that the Human Resources Ministry is committed to enforcing compliance among employers to guarantee social security protection for all workers.
"We must ensure that OSH laws are followed and that our workers receive the social security protection they deserve," he said in his address at the ministry's monthly assembly here on Tuesday (March 25).
Sim added that his vision for the ministry is to ensure that every worker in the country goes home safely at the end of the day.
The Act was passed by Parliament on March 16, 2022, mandating employers to conduct workplace risk assessments and appoint health and safety coordinators.
Sim previously stated that the Act is designed to educate rather than merely penalise, aiming to enhance workplace safety and minimise the risk of accidents.
In a separate development, Sim highlighted the ministry staff’s solidarity with the people of Palestine, having collectively bought products such as dates and olive oil for approximately RM200,000 from the country.
"This is a contribution from the ministry staff. I know it may seem like a small effort, but I hope it provides some support to Palestinian farmers," he said. – Bernama
