The Kognifi OSHA course is a two-day course. It covers the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and the 2022 changes. It is for supervisors, team leaders, safety officers and HR staff. The public class fee is RM3,500 per person. This post explains who should attend, what each module teaches and how to choose.
Learn these skills in the course Occupational Safety and Health (BG-OSHA).
Who Should Attend
- Supervisors and team leaders who are responsible for people at work.
- Employees appointed as OSH coordinator. Since 2024, employers with 5 or more employees appoint one (section 29A).
- Members of the safety and health committee. The committee regulations require their training (regulation 29).
- HR staff who write the safety policy and keep the records.
- Safety officers who need an update on the 2022 changes.
What You Learn in Four Modules
| Module | What You Learn | What You Can Do After |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction to OSHA 1994 and OSHA (Amendment) 2022 | The purpose of the Act and the 2022 changes | Explain the legal requirements to management |
| 2. Legal Responsibilities: Employer, Employee and OSH Committee | Duties under the Act and how to handle accidents at work | Take part in safety and health activities |
| 3. Hazard Identification and OSH Management Basics | HIRARC, hazard spotting and OSH management system elements | Support hazard reporting and risk control |
| 4. Incident Reporting, Investigation and Emergency Basics | Which incidents to report to DOSH, investigation steps and emergency roles | Respond to an incident and support an emergency drill |
Duration, Fee and Format
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days (14 hours), 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Public class fee | RM3,500 per person |
| In-house class | Fee quoted for your team size and dates, at your premises |
| Course type | HRD Corp Claimable Course (SBL-KHAS) |
| Next public class | 11 and 12 November 2026 |
How to Choose Who to Send
- List the people who hold a safety role: coordinator, committee members, supervisors.
- Mark who has not had OSHA training since the 2022 changes came into force.
- Send the coordinator and the supervisors of high-risk work first.
- For five or more people from one company, compare the in-house fee with public seats.
- After the course, ask each person for one action on your workplace.
Example: A Food Factory
Take a food factory in Shah Alam with 120 staff. It has a new OSH coordinator and six line supervisors. The coordinator and two supervisors join the public class first. The other four supervisors join an in-house class with the safety committee.
Try It This Week
Write down every person in your company with a safety role. Note the date of their last OSHA training. Circle the people with no training since June 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this course make me a safety and health officer?
No. It is a two-day course on OSHA duties and basics. A safety and health officer needs a separate qualification.
Is the course HRD Corp claimable?
Yes. Occupational Safety and Health (BG-OSHA) is an HRD Corp Claimable Course (SBL-KHAS). The HRD Corp page explains the claim.
Can you run it at our factory?
Yes. The in-house class runs at your premises on your dates.
Sources: Act 514, updated text as at 1 June 2024 (DOSH); Safety and Health Committee Regulations 1996 (DOSH, Malay text).
Next Step
Read the full outline of Occupational Safety and Health (BG-OSHA). The next public class is on 11 and 12 November 2026. All dates are on the Training Calendar. For a group from your company, get a quote for in-house training. More Work Tips are in the skill area Sustainability, Health and Safety. Read also:
