In this era, the safety and health of workers are no longer considered as separate elements, as they are closely interrelated with others. The existence of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 clearly shows the relevance and importance of both this elementthese elements. The main goal of the act is to produce a safe and healthy work culture among all employees and employers in Malaysia. Workplace safety concerns the prevention of accidents, injury, or illness among workers or other persons ispersons at work.
According to (DatukDatuk Douglas Uggah Embas, Utusan 14 april(14 April 2013), the plantation industry plays a very important role in the development and progress of the country. Skilled professionals are required to ensure that the industry continues to grow and grow rapidly. The plantation industry is a major sector of the country, which contributes mucha lot to economic growth and employment development. In addition, this sector also has so many workers compared to other sectors in our country. It is common knowledge that the key drivers of national productivity increase are workers. But how far do they know the importance of occupational safety and health at work?
Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 PREFACE Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was enacted on 25th25 February 1994 with the intent to ensure safety, health, and welfare of all persons at all places of work. It was promulgated based on the self-regulation concept with the primary responsibility of ensuring safety and health at the workplace lying with those who create the risks and work with the risks. The Act also provides for a consultative process at the policy level with the establishment of National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. This consultative process extends to where safety and health programs are implemented with both employers and employees representative as members of safety.