Niosh calls on public transport operators to strengthen safety measures

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Following a fatal bus accident involving UPSI students, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) urged public transport operators to prioritize Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures. Niosh emphasized that transportation is legally considered a workplace, subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Amendment 2022). They offer training, safety audits, risk assessments, and awareness programs to support operators in creating safer environments for workers and passengers, aligning with the Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2021–2025. Niosh expressed condolences to the victims' families.