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Safety and health committee

Definition

A safety and health committee is a workplace group of employer and employee representatives that reviews safety and health measures, looks into concerns and recommends improvements.

Short course with a Certifyd certificate of completion. Not a DOSH or NIOSH competency certification.

When does a workplace need a safety and health committee?

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 requires a committee at some workplaces, depending on the number of employees or a direction from the authorities. Check the current Act on Laws of Malaysia online and guidance from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health. See also employer duties under OSHA 1994.

What does the committee do in practice?

  • Meets regularly and keeps minutes.
  • Reviews HIRARC results, inspections and accident reports.
  • Recommends actions to management and follows them up.

The Safety and Health Committee: Roles, Responsibilities and Management short course gives a Certifyd certificate of completion, not a statutory competency.

Courses, checks and reading on the same work.

Which sources does this page use?

Updated 20 October 2026. General information from the Certifyd team, not legal, tax or safety advice for your workplace.