Leadership Accountability in Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance

Leadership Accountability in Occupational Safety and Environmental Compliance Training (1)

Training Objectives

Recent amendments to Malaysia’s Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA) and Environmental Quality Act 1974 (EQA) have significantly strengthened corporate compliance obligations while introducing substantially higher penalties for non-compliance. Regulators are placing greater emphasis on leadership accountability, with directors, officers, and senior management increasingly being held personally responsible alongside their organisations.

This executive programme equips business leaders with the strategic insights needed to understand their legal responsibilities, identify high-risk compliance areas, and strengthen governance practices to reduce organisational and personal exposure.

Why This Programme Matters

The regulatory landscape has changed.

Enforcement by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and the Department of Environment (DOE) reflects a growing focus on executive accountability. Today’s leaders are expected not only to set organisational direction but also to demonstrate active oversight of workplace safety, health, and environmental compliance.

Whether you are a CEO, Managing Director, Board Member, or Senior Executive, understanding your statutory responsibilities is no longer optional—it is an essential component of effective corporate governance and risk management.

This programme provides a practical overview of:

  • Your legal responsibilities under the amended OSHA and EQA.
  • Areas that commonly attract regulatory scrutiny and enforcement.
  • The personal liabilities that directors and senior officers may face.
  • Current enforcement approaches adopted by DOSH and DOE.
  • Governance practices that help strengthen compliance and organisational resilience.

Target Group

  • CEO / Managing Director
  • Directors
  • General Managers
  • Business Unit Heads
  • Country Heads
  • Board Members with governance responsibilities
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