The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is popular among students, as graduates could progress into a career in the occupational safety and health field with relevant working experience. Various modules, such as OSH laws, first aid and emergency planning, risk assessment and control, ergonomics, occupational hygiene, and many more, are part of the curriculum of this diploma.
Is it a requirement of an organisation or industry in Malaysia, either in the public or private sector, to establish a Safety and Health Committee for the management of occupational safety and health matters at the workplace. The Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health serves as a platform for career progression, besides allowing graduates to further their education to a degree and master’s level. This diploma will contribute towards the improvement of the graduates’ job prospects. More competent occupational safety and health graduates will contribute towards the betterment of the health and safety aspects of the general public. This programme is in line with the government’s policy to make Malaysia a centre for academic excellence.