The implementation of OSH management system in small and medium enterprise for sustainable development

Occupational safety and health (OSH) in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have not received the proper attention not only in Malaysia, but also in most countries all over the world, in terms of research or support for implementation. In Malaysia, many agencies such as the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Social Safety Organization (SOCSO), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and many more agencies related to OSH have been in collaborations to conduct and promote a safety working environment and to protect human rights economically, morally and legally. This research mainly focuses on the implementation of the occupational safety and health in small and medium industries in the southern region of peninsular of Malaysia. This exploratory study will be based on conducting a survey to 500 SMEs owners and workers throughout the southern region of Malaysia to get the in-depth knowledge on how the implementation of safety and health management system in the SMEs will affect them both morally and economically. A site visit will also be conducted in order to enhance and to get to know the real situation happening in the real working environment. The results of this study will be used to make and initial evaluation of the implementations of OSH management system in SMEs and hopefully will help for future interventions and researches