Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health
Since its formation and registration, the Society has all the time been a non-profit, non-governmental and non-political organization.
In 1991 the Society was renamed as the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health where the Patron of the Society is the Honourable Minister for Human Resources Malaysia.
About Us
MSOSH is the oldest OSH NGO in Malaysia, was established back in 1971. In 1970s, Malaysia initiate the National Industrialization Policy that expedite the growth and development of manufacturing industry in Malaysia.
On 19 August 1970, a meeting was held to developed the society’s constitution and Dr Chan Jee Swee was appointed as the Protem Chairman of Malaysian Society for Industrial Safety (MSIS). The Malaysian Society for Industrial Safety was registered on the 27th April 1971.
The Malaysian Society for Industrial Safety was registered on the 27th April 1971.
In 1989, MSIS members discussed a potential draft of an Occupational Safety and Health Act that will be enforced in the near future. This wind of change has moved MSIS to make a significant decision and its direction in order to maintain its relevancy to the industry needs.
Hence MSIS decided to change its name to Malaysian Society on Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH). .
In 1994, the Government gazette the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
A member of National Council of Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), Ministry of Human Resource, Malaysia
A founding member of Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO)
Vision
To be leader in Occupational Safety and Health Organization in Asia Pacific
Mission
To enhance and promote OSH in all workplaces and in all industries in support of the Goverment's policy on OSH
Objectives
To develop leadership, ethical and integrity values among the members
To enhance competency and capability for OSH Practitioners and Professionals
To promote volunteerism among the members
To be a platform for togetherness and welfares through strong member partnership
To move proactively into OSH international participation and collaboration activities
To inculcate a balance health, safety, well-being among member as an agent of change for public community