To evaluate and ultimately improve workplace culture by strengthening safety climate across all levels of the organisation. Other objectives include:-

• Global Contribution: Data collected in Malaysia will feed into international research partnerships (UPM, OHSU, Fogarty Funders), strengthening global knowledge on safety climate.
• Local Leadership, Global Recognition: Malaysian companies that participate will be recognized as leaders in advancing workplace safety culture, setting benchmarks for others in the region.
• Scalable Model: The program can be adapted for construction sites, hospitals, forestry operations, and public sector organizations, making it versatile and impactful.

Diverse roles of the organization (workers, supervisors, contractors, managers and higher management level), stakeholders, supply chain and communities.

01 July 2026 - 23 December 2026

Business Partner, Industrial Collaborator

We need to collaborate with the industry to achieve the objectives of the program. We will be partnering with a company of at least 200-300 employees to ensure sufficient participation. Program Structure consist of

• Wave 1 Survey: Baseline safety climate assessment (target: 200 completed surveys).
• Training Sessions: Three-level mobile-first training program engaging workers, supervisors, and managers (target: 200 participants).
• Wave 2 Survey: Post-training evaluation to measure cultural change and program effectiveness.
• Timeline: 3–5 months total duration.

• Evidence-Based Improvement: Backed by UPM, Oregon Health & Science University, and Fogarty International Funder.
• Inclusive Engagement: Training spans all organisational levels, ensuring culture change is embedded for better health & safety standards.
• Compliance & Reputation: Supports DOSH/NIOSH Malaysia standards and positions the company as a leader in workplace safety innovation.
• Data-Driven Insights: Benchmarking safety climate before and after training, with actionable recommendations.