In Malaysia, the regulatory compliance requirements for site safety supervisors are primarily governed by

the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (OSHA 1994) and its accompanying regulations.

The OSHA 1994 sets out the general duties of employers, employees, and site safety
Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994: supervisors to ensure a safe working environment. It covers a wide range of hazards,
including falls, electrical hazards, chemical exposure, and hazardous materials.

This act regulates the construction industry in Malaysia and requires all construction
Construction Industry Development Board Act projects to be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). Site
1994: safety supervisors must ensure that their construction sites are registered with CIDB and
comply with its regulations.

This act regulates the use of machinery in the workplace and requires employers to ensure
Factory and Machinery Act 1967: that all machinery is safe to use. Site safety supervisors must ensure that all machinery on
their construction site is properly maintained, inspected, and used safely.

This act regulates environmental pollution and requires employers to ensure that their
Environmental Quality Act 1974: activities do not cause harm to the environment. Site safety supervisors must ensure that
their construction site does not cause any pollution or harm to the environment.

This code of practice provides guidelines and recommendations for construction safety in
Code of Practice for Construction Safety 2014: Malaysia. Site safety supervisors should be familiar with and comply with this code of
practice.

BOWEC Factories and Machinery (Building Provide a legal framework for ensuring safety in the construction industry in Malaysia,
outlining the responsibilities of employers, contractors, and workers in maintaining safety
Operations and Works of Engineering on construction sites, setting specific safety requirements for various aspects of
Construction) (Safety) Regulations 1986 construction work, and requiring regular safety inspections and maintenance records.