KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) has called for greater attention to violence against frontline workers, describing it as an occupational safety concern.
Violence Against Frontliners An Occupational Safety Concern - MSOSH
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The Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health urged that violence against frontline workers be treated as an occupational safety issue, not just a crime matter. It called for integrating violence risk assessments into national policies, including the OSH Master Plan 2030.
- MSOSH stated workplace violence includes intimidation, threats, and physical assaults by external parties during duties.
- Frontline workers such as police, rescue teams, and healthcare staff face significant exposure to aggressive human behaviour.
- The society recommended incorporating violence risk assessments into work planning and national OSH strategies.
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