The difference between Site Safety Supervisor (SSS) and Safety Health Officer (SHO):

Site Safety Supervisor (SSS):-

  1. Complying the requirements of the Regulations 25, Factories and Machinery (Building Operations and Works of Engineering Construction)(Safety)Regulations 1986 and is appointed by the main contractor;and
  2. Helps the main contractor to meet the requirements of FMA and any Regulations made thereunder and promote the safe conduct of work generally within the worksite.

Safety and Health Officer (SHO):-

  1. Complying the requirements of Subsection 29 (2),Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)and is appointed by occupier/ employer if the total contract price of the project exceeds RM20 million;and
  2. Helps the occupier/ employer to meet the requirements of OSHA and any Regulations made thereunder and the promotion of safe conduct of work at the place of work.

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