Malaysian Chamber of Mines


	SEMINAR ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH IN THE MINING & QUARRYING INDUSTRY 2003 Theme : Towards Sustainable Mining & Quarrying Practices Venue : Grand Seasons Hotel, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date : 14 October 2003 BACKGROUND The Malaysian Chamber of Mines together with the Malaysia Quarries Association and the Institute of Quarrying Malaysia, as the lead organisations in the mining and quarrying industry in Malaysia, jointly organised a half-day Seminar presenting and discussing relevant matters and issues towards advancing and promoting occupational safety and health awareness in the mining and quarrying industry. Experts in their respective fields including representatives from relevant government authorities as well as the industry were invited to speak on the subject matter during the Seminar. A half day visit to a quarry site in Selangor were organised for Seminar participants which was held in the afternoon. The joint organising of the Seminar was part of the said three organisations‘ pro-active efforts towards highlighting, creating and increasing the awareness of employers, employees and the fraternity on the importance of occupational safety and health in the mining and quarrying industry. OBJECTIVES To encourage and accelerate the awareness and development of occupational safety, health and environment as a work culture in the mining and quarrying industry. To disseminate latest and updated information on the various policies and regulations pertaining to occupational safety and health in the workplace. To highlight development and training programmes for employees in the mining and quarrying industry aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of occupational safety and health. TOPICS Paper I - Occupational Health and Safety Management by Dept. of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Paper II -Committing Accident by Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) Paper III -Consultation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health by Institute of Quarrying Malaysia (IQM) QUARRY VISIT A half day visit to a quarry site in Selangor was organised for Seminar participants which was held in the afternoon. Participants were advised to bring their own safety helmets and shoes, if possible, for the trip. Copyright ©2000 Malaysian Chamber of Mines. All Rights Reserved.
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