The document provides an introduction and overview of occupational safety and health law in Malaysia. It discusses the history and evolution of safety legislation dating back to 1844 in the UK. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1994 is the key legislation that aims to protect worker safety and health. It applies to various industries listed in the first schedule and places duties on employers to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for employees and visitors, as far as is reasonably practicable by considering factors like risk severity, cost and technical feasibility of implementing safety measures. The employer must formulate a safety policy, provide protective equipment and notify authorities of any accidents or diseases.