National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

What National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health does

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a Malaysian government statutory body established in 1992 under the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA), operating as the country's national centre for occupational safety and health. It delivers an integrated portfolio of services spanning training and capacity building, structured examination and certification, evidence-based research and consultancy, accredited laboratory testing, inspection and risk assessment, occupational health services, and annual knowledge events such as the COSH conference. The platform serves employers, employees, OSH practitioners, educational institutions, and government agencies across Malaysia, with delivery supported by 17 regional and state offices, 13 internationally accredited laboratories (IHAL accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005), and a digital service stack comprising E-Daftar, E-Payment, E-Certificate, E-Semakan, OSHECT, and an e-quotation system.

Revenue is generated through course fees, examination and certification charges, consultancy and advisory fees, laboratory testing services, individual and corporate membership subscriptions, and conference/exhibition income (COSH delegate fee RM 1,300; sponsorship tiers from RM 10,000 to RM 100,000). Pricing is transaction-based for training and certification, with subscription-style annual memberships providing recurring revenue and one-off payments for in-house training and lab services. Go-to-market is sales-led but increasingly hybridized through self-serve digital portals and large signature events. Recent strategic moves include the ASEAN OSH Summit 2025 (2,000+ participants, four MoUs signed, Guinness World Records recognition), a strategic cooperation with the Ministry of Education covering 72 full boarding schools, and the launch of vertical-specific Safety Passport programmes for facility management and tourism. Notable named technology includes VR-based OSH training delivery; no proprietary AI/ML or software-as-a-service products are disclosed, and the operating model remains anchored in physical training, lab testing, and credentialing rather than technology licensing.

Name

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Legal name

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Website

https://niosh.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NIOSH is a Malaysian government statutory body under the Ministry of Human Resources that delivers occupational safety and health training, certification, consultancy, and accredited laboratory testing to employers, workers, practitioners, and government agencies across Malaysia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Occupational Safety and Health Services

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupational Safety, OSHA & Workplace Compliance Training (EDAOAMAK), Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI), Occupational Health & Employer Testing Laboratories (HLAFAMAK)

Keywords

• Occupational safety training
• Workplace health certification
• Industrial hygiene testing
• Safety consultancy services
• Competency certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Public and in-house OSH training programmes, competency development courses, and trainer certification programmes with course fees
2. Examination and Certification: Structured OSH skills and competency examinations with nationally recognised certificates; Safety Passport programmes
3. Consultancy Services: Expert OSH advisory services, workplace assessments, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance consultations
4. Laboratory Testing Services: Accredited laboratory testing, chemical analysis, biological analysis, environmental analysis, and microbiology analysis services
5. Membership Fees: Individual and corporate membership with annual subscriptions providing access to OSH community and resources
6. Conference and Exhibition: Annual COSH conference and exhibition with delegate fees, sponsorship packages, and exhibition booth rentals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NIOSH is a Malaysian government institution that delivers practical occupational safety and health (OSH) training, certification, consultancy, and laboratory testing services. It offers competency-based training programmes, nationally recognized OSH examinations and certifications, evidence-based research and consultancy, and accredited laboratory testing through 13 internationally accredited laboratories across industrial hygiene, chemical, biological, and occupational health analysis.

Product overview

NIOSH operates as a multi-service OSH institution offering an integrated platform of training, certification, research, laboratory testing, consultation, and digital services. The core offerings include competency-based training programmes (OSH Awareness, Competency, Trainer's, and Safety Passport programmes), professional examination and certification services, evidence-based research and consultancy backed by 13 internationally accredited laboratories, and digital portals for e-registration, e-payment, e-certificate, and lab analysis requests. Annual events include the COSH Conference & Exhibition, while subsidiary NIOSH Certification Sdn Bhd handles professional certification. The organization also provides inspection, audit, risk assessment, and occupational health services including medical surveillance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Training & Capacity Building Practical, industry-relevant OSH training programmes for employers, employees, and OSH practitioners, including OSH Awareness Programmes, Competency Programmes, Trainer's Programmes, and Safety Passport Programmes.
• Examination & Certificate Services Structured OSH skills and competency examinations and nationally recognised certificates for OSH professionals, including Safety Passport assessments.
• Research & Consultation Evidence-based OSH research and expert consultancy services backed by accredited laboratories, including OSH Regulatory Compliance Services, OSH Solutions Services, and Technical Services.
• Laboratory & Testing Services Accredited laboratory testing, chemical analysis, industrial hygiene, and occupational health measurements across 13 internationally accredited laboratories.
• Inspection, Audit & Risk Assessment Workplace inspections, OSH audits, hazard identification, and comprehensive risk assessments for organisations across industries.
• Occupational Health Services Medical surveillance, occupational health programs, fitness-to-work, and employee wellbeing services for organisations and workers.
• COSH (Conference & Exhibition on Occupational Safety and Health) Annual national conference and exhibition addressing current issues in occupational safety and health, serving as a platform for regulators, practitioners, researchers, and industry professionals.
• Safety Passport Programmes Industry-recognised safety passport courses including Safety Induction for Tourism Industry (SITI) and the NIOSH-Medivest Safety Passport for Facility Management.
• OSH-C Madani Programme Safety certification programme under the Madani government initiative providing OSH training and certification pathways.
• NIOSH Certification Sdn Bhd Subsidiary company providing OSH professional certification services to individuals and organisations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200K+ participants trained annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025MoU signed at ASEAN OSH Summit 2025 for strategic cooperation in OSH services and water sector workplace safety initiatives
• Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025MoU signed at ASEAN OSH Summit 2025 for promoting OSH best practices in the palm oil industry
• Deli Husada Deli Tua Health Institute (Indonesia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025MoU signed at ASEAN OSH Summit 2025 for international OSH cooperation and knowledge exchange with Indonesian institution
• Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2025MoU signed at ASEAN OSH Summit 2025 for international research collaboration and training in OSH among OIC member countries
• ASEAN-OSHNETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional ASEAN network for occupational safety and health cooperation and benchmarking Malaysian OSH practices with regional standards
• Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development agency partnership for OSH knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, and benchmarking with Japanese OSH standards
• Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organisation (APOSHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional APOSHO membership and cooperation for international OSH best practices exchange and professional development
• Asian Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute (AOSHRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOSHRI Liaison Office established at NIOSH headquarters; regional research institute partnership for OSH research cooperation
• International Labour Organization (ILO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal UN agency partnership for international labour standards, OSH guidelines, and workplace wellbeing frameworks
• Social Security Organisation (PERKESO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical visit partnership at PERKESO Tun Abdul Razak Rehabilitation Centre; cooperation on preventive OSH strategies and Vision Zero programme
• Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment regulatory body partnership for OSH policy implementation, regulatory compliance, and enforcement cooperation; technical visits and initiatives
• Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) - Ministry of Education MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation to implement OSH programme in 72 full boarding schools (SBP) across Malaysia; OSH training for school administrators, safety audits, and Safe School Manual improvement

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health): Leading global OSH examination and certification body whose qualifications are widely used by corporates - a direct peer to NIOSH's examination and certificate services and Safety Passport programmes, including in Malaysia via licensed providers.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): UK-based chartered body for OSH professionals offering training, certification, and membership - directly analogous to NIOSH's practitioner certification and competency examination business at national/regional scope. Comparable business model of training + chartered credentials + member services.
• Workplace Safety and Health Institute (WSH Institute) Singapore: Government-linked national OSH institute providing training, research, and consultancy in Singapore - the closest functional peer given identical statutory body model, government mandate, training + research + consultancy portfolio, and ASEAN regional positioning.
• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP): US-based certifier of safety professionals offering credentials analogous to NIOSH's competency certification and examination services; comparable revenue model (credentialing fees) and customer base (OSH practitioners seeking recognised qualifications).

Broad incumbents

• SGS: World-leading TIC company offering industrial hygiene, occupational health testing, training, and certification - directly comparable to NIOSH's IHAL laboratory and certification business, though at much larger international scale.
• National Safety Council (NSC): US-based non-profit providing safety training, certification, and consulting across workplaces - broader geographic and vertical scope than NIOSH but a closely comparable services portfolio (training programmes, certification, advocacy) targeting employer safety outcomes.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant whose HSE and industrial hygiene services compete directly with NIOSH's accredited lab and consultancy offering at enterprise scale, and which increasingly bundles training with certification.
• TÜV SÜD: International certification and testing body delivering occupational health and safety training, audits, and certification services - overlaps with NIOSH's training, ISO-aligned certification, and consultancy offerings.
• Intertek: Global TIC provider with industry services and assurance products covering workplace safety testing and certification - functional overlap with NIOSH laboratories, compliance consultancy, and certification programmes.

Others

• Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organisation (APOSHO): Regional OSH membership body that NIOSH partners with; relevant adjacent comparator because it represents the umbrella regional network against which NIOSH positions its ASEAN convening and representation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nioshmalaysia2154
• Facebookfacebook.com/nioshmalaysia
• TikToktiktok.com/@nioshmalaysiaofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/niosh_malaysia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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