Malaysian Agency to Act After Trainee's Death During Maintenance Work

Malaysia's Department of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP) will pursue enforcement actions if violations of occupational safety and health laws are found in connection with the death of an industrial trainee from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). The trainee died on June 16 during maintenance work in Kuala Selangor.

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Enforcement action will be taken if it is found that there has been a violation of the provisions of occupational safety and health laws regarding the death of an industrial trainee from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) during maintenance work in Kuala Selangor on June 16.

Hazlina Yon, Director-General of JKKP, stated that JKKP Selangor investigators visited the scene and issued a prohibition notice. "Further investigation is ongoing, with statements being taken from relevant witnesses," she said. The investigation is being conducted under Sections 15, 17, and 18 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which outline the responsibilities of employers and self-employed persons to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of workers and others affected by work activities.

JKKP is reminding all employers and workers to adhere to legal requirements for occupational safety and health, particularly for work in confined spaces. Hazlina stressed that all work activities must follow established safe work procedures, including obtaining necessary permits and implementing appropriate control measures before workers enter confined spaces.

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Further investigation is ongoing, with statements being taken from relevant witnesses.

Employers are responsible for identifying and assessing risks associated with all work activities, especially high-risk tasks. For industrial trainees or new workers, employers must ensure they receive adequate safety and health training and briefings and are supervised by competent personnel. "This step is crucial to ensure that every individual understands the risks involved, complies with established work procedures, and performs tasks safely and healthily to prevent similar incidents in the future," Hazlina added.

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This step is important to ensure that every individual understands the risks involved, complies with established work procedures, and performs tasks safely and healthily to prevent similar incidents in the future.