15 Jan 2021 / 22:30 H.
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) wants employers from high risk industries to refine their risk assessment and improve procedures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace.
Its chairman, Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, said this is particularly relevant for industries where the staff are in direct contact with patients or symptomatic visitors.
“Employers must act responsibly in ensuring the safety, health and welfare of workers.
“Those who hire foreigners, especially, should make sure workers do a swab test and are only allowed to work if they are negative,” he said in a statement today.