65 workplace accidents recorded in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 65 cases of occupational accidents as of February this year. According to a report from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, 64 cases are classified as non-permanently disabled (THUK) while one case is categorised as permanently disabled (HUK). National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Certification Sarawak Regional Office board […]
SEB tells of multilateral approach at BOSH 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad was among 500 safety and health practitioners as well as experts in various disciplines who converged for the 7th Borneo Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition (BOSH) 2022 on Nov 1-2 here. BOSH 2022 organised by the National Institute of Occupational Safety And Health (NIOSH), was aimed at strengthening and […]
Business rethink vital to post-pandemic growth
KUALA LUMPUR: Many businesses will have to reassess how they will restore their performance once they are on the mend, even after two years of struggle in the pandemic. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) chairman Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said this during the pre-launch ceremony of the 23rd Occupational Safety and Health […]
Kapit NIOSH to cater to workers in mega projects: Wilson
KAPIT: The opening of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) branch office here will meet the needs of thousands of workers employed in mega projects such as the Baleh hydroelectric power dam in terms of occupational and safety training. NIOSH chairman Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said it would provide facilities such as […]
Niosh expresses concern
KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) has expressed concern over the falling tubular metal on a vehicle at Rambungan ferry ramp. Its chairman Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong in statement yesterday urged all parties and stakeholders to always consider the risk involving the safety of workers and the general public. “Such incidents […]
World OSH Day commemorated
KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) celebrated the World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day at Dewan Rafflesia, Niosh Bandar Baru Bangi. World OSH Day, which takes place every April 28, commemorates those who died from industrial accidents and illnesses while stressing the importance of occupational safety and health. “This year’s […]
Employers urged to refine risk assessment, work procedures
KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) called for the need of employers to refine risk assessment and improve work procedures for high-risk industries such as for workers who are directly exposed to Covid-19 patients or symptomatic visitors. Chairman of Niosh, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong stated the institute takes seriously on the […]
Niosh eyes office in Kapit
KAPIT: The National Institute Occupation, Safety and Health (Niosh) is studying the feasibility of setting up an office here. Niosh chairman Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong revealed this at a welcoming dinner for three visiting senior officers from Niosh headquarters in Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur on Sunday evening. The Niosh senior officers were the executive secretary of […]
