Workplace casualties have decreased by half over the past decade, with a significant reduction in injuries as well, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh).
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00:00The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, NIOSH, has reported a significant
00:06reduction in workplace casualties and injuries over the past decade.
00:10The number of occupational fatalities dropped by half, from 4.64 per 100,000 workers in
00:162012 to 2.06 in 2022.
00:20Similarly, the rate of occupational injuries also saw a substantial decline, falling from
00:253.31 per 1,000 workers in 2012 to 2.22 in 2022.
00:32At a ceremony in Bukit Mertajam on Friday, where NIOSH and International Organization
00:36for Standardization, ISO, certificates were awarded to several companies, NIOSH Chairman
00:42Chong Ching Jen attributed the decline not only to stricter workplace policies, but also
00:47to improved collaboration among various sectors in regulating the industry and raising awareness
00:53of workplace safety and health.
00:56Three manufacturing companies, Jabil, AT&S and Ibiden, were recognized for their partnership
01:02with NIOSH in the Safety Passport Programme.
01:05Additionally, Penang Pertsandiran Berhad and University Science Malaysia, USM, received
01:10certificates for their compliance with ISO standards.
01:14Human Resources Minister Stephen Sim Chee Keong, who presented the certificates, noted
01:19that the safety passports ensure that workers possess a recognized level of safety and health
01:24awareness.
01:49Sim also congratulated Penang Port and USM on their progress in ISO certification, highlighting
02:04that this achievement not only enhances workplace safety and health, but also strengthens compliance
02:12with international standards in areas such as management, quality and anti-corruption.