department occupational safety health malaysia

What department occupational safety health malaysia does

The Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH/JKKP) is the statutory government agency mandated to administer, manage, and enforce occupational safety and health legislation across Malaysia under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) and the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 (Act 302). Established in 1994 and operating under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), DOSH serves all Malaysian employers and workers (estimated coverage of 15.39 million workers) through a tripartite model aligned with ILO Convention No. C155, which Malaysia ratified on 11 June 2024. The agency provides regulatory enforcement, risk assessment guidance (HIRARC framework), accident investigation, training competency development, and industry code of practice development across all economic sectors.

DOSH's technology platform consists of several digital systems: MyKKP/MySKUD for workplace OSH registration and worker attendance tracking; the Chemical Information Management System (CIMS) for hazardous chemical inventory submission under CLASS Regulations 2013; the Ageing Plant Information System (APIS) and Ageing Plant Management System (APMS) for asset integrity assessment; and CATCH, a chemical mixture classification tool co-developed with Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). These are complemented by public-facing dashboards for injury/disease statistics, prosecution reports, and OSH Master Plan progress tracking. Distribution is delivered through 21 state offices and branch offices nationwide, online self-serve portals, and mobile enforcement operations.

As a government regulatory department, DOSH does not operate on commercial pricing models. The department is funded through Malaysian government budget allocation under KESUMA, with selective regulatory fees for certifications, inspections, and registrations under Act 514. Customer segments span all Malaysian industries — manufacturing, mining, construction, agriculture, utilities, transport, chemical, petroleum, and increasingly gig economy workers under the Gig Workers Act 2025 (Act 872). Strategic priorities are codified in the Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2021-2025 (OSHMP25) and the upcoming OSHMP30 (2026-2030), with explicit targets to reduce fatal injury rates from 6.15 per 100,000 workers (2022) to 2.93 per 100,000 by 2026.

Name

department occupational safety health malaysia

Legal name

Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Malaysia (Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia)

Website

https://dosh.gov.my

Company type

Public

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DOSH (Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan) is Malaysia's statutory government agency enforcing occupational safety and health under Act 514 and Act 302, serving all Malaysian employers and an estimated 15.39 million workers through nationwide state offices, digital compliance platforms (MyKKP, CIMS, APIS), and tripartite ILO-aligned governance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety and Health Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (926150), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational Safety & Health Authorities (Workplace Safety Regulators) (HLAJAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Health & Workplace Safety Public Health Regulation (BPAIAJAL), Exposure Control & Program Management (IH Plans, Controls, Training) (EUAHAGAI), Chemical Management & Toxic Substances Compliance (TSCA, REACH, GHS/SDS, PFAS Programs) (EUAHABAE), Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK), Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS) & Chemical Safety (EDABAEAB)

Keywords

• Occupational safety regulation
• Workplace health compliance
• Chemical safety management
• Plant integrity assessment
• Workplace safety enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Putrajaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Malaysia (DOSH/JKKP) is the Malaysian government regulatory body responsible for administering, managing, and enforcing occupational safety and health legislation across all Malaysian workplaces under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) and the Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 (Act 302). It delivers regulatory enforcement, workplace inspections, accident investigations, risk assessment guidance (HIRARC framework), and digital compliance services through platforms such as MyKKP, CIMS, and APIS. The department also publishes industry codes of practice, guidelines, and regulations, and operates the Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan (OSHMP25 and upcoming OSHMP30) strategic framework.

Product overview

DOSH Malaysia operates a platform-based service model providing digital portals and management systems for occupational safety and health compliance. The core digital products include MyKKP/MySKUD for workplace registration and attendance tracking, CIMS for hazardous chemical inventory management, APIS/APMS for plant aging assessment, and CATCH for chemical mixture classification. These are complemented by statistical dashboards (injury/disease statistics, prosecution reports, OSHMP25/30 progress tracking) and the SISPAA public complaints system. The department also publishes guidelines, regulations, and industry codes of practice under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514) and Petroleum (Safety Measures) Act 1984 (Act 302). The OSH Master Plans (OSHMP25 and upcoming OSHMP30) serve as strategic frameworks guiding national OSH initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyKKP / MySKUD Online portal enabling employers across all Malaysian sectors to register workplaces, submit OSH notifications, and track worker attendance and entry/exit (MySKUD) for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514).
• Chemical Information Management System (CIMS) Digital platform for hazardous chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and importers to submit annual chemical inventories to comply with the CLASS Regulations 2013, with 1,664 registered user accounts as of December 2023.
• Ageing Plant Information System (APIS) Online self-assessment system developed by DOSH to evaluate aging factors of industrial plants, helping workplaces identify deterioration or obsolescence issues that could trigger safety concerns. 86 FGV plants voluntarily participated in APIS.
• Ageing Plant Management System (APMS) Comprehensive management system for plant asset integrity assessment and monitoring, enabling workplaces to conduct self-assessments of their asset integrity management through the APIS platform.
• Classification Tool for Chemical Mixture (CATCH) Online classification tool developed to assist industries, particularly SMEs, in classifying chemical mixtures to comply with CLASS Regulations 2013. Developed by UKM under MITI initiative and maintained by LESTARI, UKM.
• Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA) Online portal for lodging complaints and service inquiries related to occupational safety and health matters, integrated with the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).
• Integrated Internal Complaint Management System (IICMS) Integrated internal complaint management system for use within DOSH and its stakeholder services, accessible via the MyKKP portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Target fatal injury rate: 2.93 per 100,000 workers by 2026 under OSHMP25
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety & Health (MSOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2024Co-organizer of World OSH Day and other national OSH programs. MSOSH collaborates with DOSH and MNKKP in promoting occupational safety and health culture in Malaysia, combining government regulatory efforts with professional society expertise.
• Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial (PERKESO/SOCSO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2024Social Security Organization collaborates with DOSH and MNKKP in organizing World OSH Day celebrations. PERKESO provides complementary worker protection and benefits alongside DOSH's regulatory framework.
• Majlis Negara bagi Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan (MNKKP/NCOSH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Council for Occupational Safety and Health chaired by the Minister of Human Resources. DOSH serves as the secretariat for MNKKP which provides policy direction and coordination for national OSH initiatives.
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with LESTARI (Institute of Environment and Development) on CATCH system development. CATCH (Classification Tool for Chemical Mixture) was developed by UKM under MITI initiative and is used for CLASS 2013 compliance. DOSH collaborates with UKM on chemical management training and OSH research.
• Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in 5G OSH Seminar organized under Strategic Thrust 7 of OSHMP25 for future jobs. Collaboration focuses on identifying OSH hazards in 5G technology sector.
• Ericsson Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical partner in 5G OSH Seminar contributing expertise on 5G mobile technology industry safety requirements.
• Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal consultant appointed by DOSH to conduct studies on Future Jobs sectors including 5G industry. UTHM contributes research expertise for identifying emerging OSH hazards in new technology sectors.
• FGV Holdings BerhadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor palm oil conglomerate collaborating with DOSH on Ageing Plant Management System (APMS) appreciation program. FGV has 86 plants voluntarily participating in APIS self-assessment, demonstrating industry leadership in plant integrity management. This collaboration sets benchmarks for other industries.
• PETRONAS (Project Delivery & Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of PD&T and Partners HSE Conference 2024. PETRONAS collaborates with MNKKP on enhancing knowledge and competence of Safety and Health Officers (SHOs) in Malaysia, contributing to training and development initiatives.
• Shell MalaysiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell Malaysia hosted CEO HSSE Forum 2026 attended by DOSH Director General. Forum serves as platform for strengthening industry leadership commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) culture.
• Kementerian Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (MITI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITI initiated the GHS-Chemical Industry project leading to CATCH system development in 2016. On March 8, 2023, MITI transferred full ownership of CATCH to UKM, demonstrating successful government-university-industry collaboration.
• University of CyberjayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in hosting World OSH Day 2024 celebration. University contributes academic venue and expertise for OSH practitioner gatherings.
• National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency under KESUMA responsible for OSH training. DOSH collaborates with NIOSH on training modules and competency programs for OSH practitioners including OYK/OYB Industrial Hygiene registrations.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work): European Union agency for OSH information, research, and policy coordination. Comparable as a supranational OSH body engaged in research, awareness campaigns, and policy guidance with a different governance structure (coordinating across member states rather than direct enforcement).
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): The U.S. federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety and health regulations. Comparable as a national-level OSH regulator with similar statutory mandate, enforcement authority, and standards-setting function, but operating in a much larger economy under different legislation.

Regional players

• Department of Labor and Employment Philippines (DOLE): Philippine national agency enforcing labor and workplace safety standards. Comparable as a Southeast Asian government department with OSH enforcement authority, including labor inspection and standards-setting roles.
• Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA): South Korean government agency under the Ministry of Employment and Labor responsible for OSH. Comparable as a national OSH regulator with technical research, training, and inspection functions, supported by digital platforms for industrial accident prevention.
• SafeWork NSW: Australian state-level workplace safety regulator. Comparable as a sub-national OSH enforcement agency with statutory authority, employer registration, and incident investigation functions, though state-scoped rather than federal.
• Japan National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JNIOSH): Japanese research and technical arm under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Comparable as a national OSH body focused on technical research, training, and industrial hygiene, though more research-oriented than enforcement-focused.
• Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSH Council) Singapore: Singapore's national OSH body under the Ministry of Manpower. Comparable regionally as a tripartite OSH council with strategic master plans, government-industry collaboration, and similar enforcement-aspirational model adapted to a smaller economy.

Others

• National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Malaysia: Malaysian government agency under KESUMA responsible for OSH training. Complementary sister agency to DOSH — focuses on practitioner training and competency development while DOSH handles regulation and enforcement.
• International Labour Organization (ILO): UN agency that sets international labor standards including OSH. Relevant as the international body whose conventions (e.g., C155, ratified by Malaysia in 2024) guide DOSH's regulatory framework and as a partner in tripartite collaboration.

Direct peers

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) UK: UK's national workplace health and safety regulator. Most directly comparable as a national statutory body enforcing OSH legislation with both regulatory and advisory functions, supported by a network of offices and digital platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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