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In Malaysia, there is a gap in the safety culture between
the workers directly engaged by multinational companies
(MNCs) and those working for their subcontractors. The
MNCs have the resources to ensure that their workers
are well trained in safety and thus better protected from
accidents. In contrast, their subcontractors’ employees
often lack OSH competencies and are more likely to be
involved in accidents.
The Safety Passport System is an occupational safety and
health induction programme specifically designed to
address this gap. It can be customized to meet the needs
of different industries in Malaysia. Over the past decade,
the National Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) has developed several systems within
the Safety Passport System in different industries. These
systems aim to cultivate a safety attitude among workers
and ensure that they receive safety training.