Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

“Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations” were enacted to emphasize the share of responsibilities between employers and employees in achieving occupational health and safety in the workplace.  It is also a multidisciplinary profession examining the technical and social aspects of work with applications in most industries and commerce.

Qualified OSH professionals are always in demand.  These are the professionals who ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in the workplace.  This program is designed to develop professional knowledge in occupational health and safety related to daily working environments.  It is also aims to provide high quality training for practitioners who desire to reinforce occupational safety and health knowledge and skills, and those who intend pursue a qualifications registered Safety Officers.

The course focuses on the science and technology of risk management and covers topics in key areas of occupational safety and health legislations, safety technology, common hazards and relevant control measures, principles of safety management and applications, safety inspection skills, accident investigation, and training.   Students will learn how to apply a risk management model to hazards in the workplace, allowing them to recognize the context, evaluate the risk, and generate control solutions.  You will earn to apply these concepts in a range of contexts, allowing you to develop confidence and proficiency in your professional OHS and occupational hygiene practice.

This Diploma course in Occupational Safety and Health is conducted in collaboration with National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and is approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).