6.

0 Professional Bodies

6.1 BEM
The

Board of Engineers Malaysia

(BEM) is a statutory body constituted
under the Registration of Engineers
Act 1967 with perpetual succession
and a common seal and which may
sue and be sued. It was formed in
23rd August 1972. BEM falls within
the ambit of responsibility of the
Minister of Works.
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Composition of BEM

In order that BEM can effectively regulate the

professional conduct and practice of Professional
Engineers, the Board Members appointed are
Professional Engineers of high standing and of such
experience as in the opinion of the Minister of Works
are able to render services and contribute towards
that end.
BEM consists of 17 Board Members comprising of:
President
14 Professional Engineers:
- 5 from public sector
- 5 from private practice
- 2 from local authority or statutory authority
- 2 from private sector (full time employment)
1 representative of the Board of Architects
Malaysia and;
1 representative of the Board of Quantity
Surveyors Malaysia.

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Committees of BEM
1) Management Committee
2) Engineers Act Committee
3) Application Committee
4) Scale of Fees Committee
5) Professional Practice Committee
6) Examination & Qualification Committee
7) Publication Committee
8) IT Committee
9) Monitoring Committee
10) Quality Committee
11)Training and Education Committee
12) Engineering Accreditation Council

Functions of BEM
BEM is of the view that it plays a pivotal role in
uplifting the image of the engineering profession. In
order that it may play its role effectively, BEM is
carrying out in earnest its various functions provided
for in Section 4 of the Registration of Engineers Act
1967 (Amendment 2002). The functions are:
a) Maintaining the Register
b) Processing Applications for Registration
c) Assessment of Academic Qualifications
d) Regulating the Conduct and Ethics of the
Engineering
Profession
e) Scale of Fees
f) Publication
g) Promotion of Continued Learning and Education
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6.2 Introduction to IEM

TheInstitutionofEngineers,

MalaysiabetterknownastheIEM. It is
a professional learned
societyservingmorethan16,000
members in Malaysia, overseas and
the communities in, which they work.
It was formed in 1959 and was
admitted a member of the
Commonwealth
EngineersCouncilin1962. The
Institution is a qualifying body for
professional engineers in Malaysia. 6

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The Institution is one of the few

professional engineering institutions in
the world, which represents all disciplines of
the profession, and is thus able to take a
broad view of the professional scene.
Oil, Gas and Mining Engineering
Project Management
Production and Manufacturing Engineering
Tunneling and Underground Space
Engineering
Water Resources Engineering Technical
Divisions
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Membership
The membership of the Institution shall consist of two classes: Corporate Members
Non-corporate Members
Corporate Members shall comprises four grades, namely:
Distinguished Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellows
Fellows
Members
All Corporate Members shall be engineers.
Non-corporate Members shall comprise eight grades, namely : Distinguished Honorary Fellows
Honorary Fellows
Honorary Members
Graduate Members
Incorporated Members
Affiliate Members
Associate Members and
Student Members
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Benefits of Joining IEM

Gain recognition for engineering experience and

professional accomplishments.
Get assessed on proficiency to qualify for registration as a
Professional Engineer.
Access to a wide network of fellow engineers in the private
and public sectors in Malaysia as well as regional and
international engineering bodies.
Advance professional development by attending regularly
organised in-house talks, external conference and site
visits.
Keep abreast with engineering development via readership
of IEM Journals and Bulletins.
Formal recognition of your profession.
Provides an avenue for networking with other engineers
outside your company and also an opportunity to meet
industry leaders.
Corporate members of IEM are accepted for registration as
a professional engineer with the Board of Engineers
Malaysia.
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Provide participation in continuing education through

seminars, workshops, conferences, talks, forums, courses,
etc.
A strong secretariat to support needs of members and
provide guidance.
Receive monthly and quarterly publications.
Access to a well equipped library.
Linked to the internet and access to the information
superhighway, via internet.
Establish relationship with other professional bodies
concerning matters of mutual interest.
Opportunity to be sponsored by IEM to present papers in
national and/or international conferences.

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6.3 Introduction to DOSH

The Department of Occupational Safety and

Health (DOSH) is a department under the
Ministry of Human Resources. This department is
responsible for ensuring the occupational safety,
health and welfare of people at work as well as
protecting other people from the safety and
health hazards arising from the activities of
various sectors which include:

Manufacturing
Mining and Quarrying
Construction
Hotels and Restaurants
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Transport, Storage and Communication
Public Services and Statutory Authorities
Utilities -Gas, Electricity, Water and Sanitary Services
Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Business Services

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Cont.

The department is a government agency

responsible for the administration and
enforcement of legislations related to
occupational safety and health for our nation,
with a vision of becoming the organization which
leads the nation in creating a safe and healthy
work culture that contributes towards enhancing
the quality of working life.

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Vision
To

be a dynamic organization that

leads the nation in creating a safe
and healthy work culture that
contributes towards enhancing the
quality of working life.

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Functions of the Department

1) To study and review the policies and legislations of
occupational safety and health.
2) To enforce the following legislations:
a) Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and its
regulations
b) Factories and Machinery Act 1967 and its regulations.
c) Part of Petroleum Act 1984 (Safety Measures) and its
regulations.
3) To conduct research and technical analysis on issues
related to occupational safety and health at the workplace.
4) To carry out promotional and publicity programs to
employers, workers and the general public to foster and
increase the awareness of occupational safety and health.
5) To provide advisory service and information to
government and private agencies pertaining to management
and technical aspects of occupational safety and health.
6) To become a secretariat for the National Council regarding
occupational safety and health.
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Activities
To

accomplish the assigned

responsibility, the department
performs three important activities:
the formulation of standards,
enforcement, as well as promotion
and communication activities.

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i. Formulation of Standards
To draft (legislation) and regularly review
via a tripartite process the policies, laws,
codes of practice and guidelines pertaining
to occupational safety, health and welfare
as a basis in ensuring safety and health at
work.
-Policy Analysis
- Drafting/Legislating New Industry
Regulations, Guidelines and Codes of
Practice
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ii. Enforcement
As a government agency responsible for
ensuring the occupational safety, health and
welfare of people at work as well as
protecting other people from the safety and
health hazards arising from work-related
activities, the department carries out
enforcement activities on industries
governed by the following legislation:

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994;

Factories and Machinery Act 1967; and
Petroleum Act (Safety Measures) 1984
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Approval
Registration
Accreditation
Inspection
Investigation

Complaints

of Accidents and

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iii. Promotion and Communication

The promotion and publicity efforts and activities by
the DOSH include:
Organising and conducting lectures or public talks as
well as exhibitions and training related to occupational
safety and health;
Carrying out promotion works and
encouragement/motivation activities via campaigns
and exhibitions related to occupational safety and
health;
Providing specialist services in occupational safety and
health to public and private agencies as well as
associations of employers, employees and
professionals, in the effort to further upgrade the
standard of occupational safety, health and welfare;
and
Collating and preparing informative materials related
to occupational safety and health for reference, loan
and distribution purposes
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6.4 Introduction to NIOSH

December 1, 1992 marked a new era in the promotion

of Occupational Safety and Health in Malaysia. On this
day the National Institute of Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH) was launched, after careful preparation
and commitment from all parties to improve the safety
and health of workers at the workplace in Malaysia. In
the words of the Minister of Human Resources,
Malaysia, NIOSH would be a critical catalyst in the
promotion of occupational safety and health that would
also serve as the backbone to create a selfregulating occupational safety and health culture in
Malaysia.
The NIOSH Board of Directors comprises of 15 Board
members, ten of which are appointed by the
Government while the remaining are elected by NIOSH
members during the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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NIOSH Safety & Health Policy

NIOSH is committed to ensure a safe and healthy working

environment to all employees and others involved in or affected
by its operations taking into account statutory requirements and
relevant national and international standards and codes of
practices.

Implementation and effectiveness of this policy is a line

management responsibility together with the participation and
involvement of all employees and NIOSH will ensure that
adequate resources, training and time are made available.

OSH matters will be given equal priority with other major

business objectives.

Safety and health management systems and programmes will be

regularly reviewed to ensure continuous improvement.

Humanistic approach will be adopted by NIOSH to promote a safe

and healthy work culture where employer and employees share
the common responsibility of creating a better work environment
for all.
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Vision
- To be the Leading Centre of
Excellence in Occupational Safety
and Health.
Mission
- To be the preferred partner in
enhancing Occupational Safety &
Health.
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NIOSH courses that are recognised as the Continuous

Education Programme (CEP) for registered Safety and
Health Officers (SHO)
1) Chemical Classification & Formulation of CSDS & Label
2) Monitoring of Noise Exposure
3) Safety in Use of Chemicals
4) Implementation of OSH Management
5) Legislative Requirement in OSH
6) Implementation of Occupational Health & Hygiene at Workplace
7) Implementation of Occupational Safety at Workplace
8) Legislation Requirement for Hazards Chemicals
9) Control of Chemicals Hazardous to Health
10) Monitoring of Chemical Hazardous to Health
11) Inspection, Testing & Examination of Engineering Control Equipment
12) Chemicals Health Risk Assessment
13) Authorised Entrant/ Standby Person for Confined Space
14) Ergonomics in Manual Handling
15) Ergonomics in the Office
16) Certified Medical Impairment Assessor
17) Safe Handling of Forklift Truck
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