FREE TALK | The Importance of Logistics Safety – What You Need to Know
Program Title:
The Importance of Logistics Safety – What You Need to Know
Speaker: SARAVANA KUMAR A/L SAGARAN
BSc, MBA, Certified Safety & Healthy Officer, HRD Corp Certified Trainer
Program Synopsis:
In 2007, the Cabinet made a crucial decision to implement the Code of Practice for Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) in the transport sector, focusing on public transport. After over two years of implementation, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) took the initiative to revise and expand the code for better efficiency and coverage. With collaboration from government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders, DOSH successfully developed the Occupational Safety and Health Industry Code of Practice for Road Transport Activities 2010. This was approved by the Minister of Human Resources and officially gazetted under sub-section 37 (4) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 [Act 514].
Safety in logistics is a non-negotiable aspect of business operations, directly impacting efficiency, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being. The Logistics Safety Training Program is designed to equip mid-level managers, operation executives, and supervisors with critical safety management skills to enhance safety awareness, implement risk control measures, and respond effectively to workplace incidents.
This 1.5-hour talk aims to share the importance of Logistics Safety and five most important topics that business leaders should be aware of. These 5 topics will lead the organisation as a first step to enhance safety in their organisation.
Program Content:
- Introduction
- 5 Topics (general summary for each topic)
- Why Logistics Safety and its Future
- DOSH & NIOSH Role
- Q&A and Discussion
Speaker Profile:
Saravana Kumar A/L Sagaran (SK)
Saravana Kumar graduated from the Infrastructure University of Kuala Lumpur with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He also graduated from UITMSpace with a Masters in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship). SK later pursued his studies in Safety & Health Officer by NIOSH, Bangi Selangor. He has been an internal trainer since 2014 with a few corporate organisations which he worked for, and in 2019 obtained his Train-The-Trainer qualification from PSMB (HRD Corp).
Tentative Program Flow:
8:15 pm – 8:30 pm: Registration and Self-Introduction
8:30 pm – 8:45 pm: Introduction
8:45 pm – 9:10 pm: 5 Topics of Logistics Safety (Summary)
9:10 pm – 9:15 pm: Why Logistics Safety and its Future
9:15 pm – 9:30 pm: DOSH & NIOSH Role
9:30 pm – 9:45 pm: Q&A and Discussion
Program Logistics:
Date: 18 February 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Venue: Live Online via ZOOM
Registration:
Contact admin, [email protected], hp: +6012 431 9290
Joining link will be emailed to REGISTERED PARTICIPANT a day before the session.
