USECHH Non-Compliance Penalties
Non-compliance with USECHH 2000 carries penalties under the OSH Act. Assessment reports must be kept for at least 30 years and made available to DOSH (reg 13); DOSH may direct a review at any time (reg 10(c)).
DOSH Mandatory
CHRA Awareness & Preparation Training — USECHH 2000
Get your team CHRA-ready. We coordinate the registered assessor.
Also known in Malay as: penilaian risiko bahan kimia (CHRA)
Also known in Malay as: pengendalian bahan kimia
An employer shall not carry out any work which may expose or is likely to expose any employee to any chemical hazardous to health unless he has made a written assessment of the risks created by the chemical to the health of the employee.
OSH (USECHH) Regulations 2000 reg 9(1) · Official PDF ↗ · accessed 5 Oct 2026
Any engineering control equipment provided pursuant to subparagraph 15(1)(f) shall be - (a) inspected at an appropriate intervals by the employer, each interval being no longer than one month; and (b) examined and tested for its effectiveness by a hygiene technician at appropriate intervals, each interval being no longer than twelve months.
OSH (USECHH) Regulations 2000 reg 17(1) · Official PDF ↗ · accessed 5 Oct 2026
Pembekal hendaklah melabelkan tiap-tiap bungkusan bahan kimia berbahaya dengan jelas dan tidak boleh dipadam yang mengandungi maklumat yang berikut: (a) pengecam produk; (b) pengenalan pembekal; (c) kata isyarat; (d) pernyataan bahaya; (e) piktogram bahaya; dan (f) pernyataan berjaga-jaga.
Unofficial English summary: suppliers must clearly label every package of a hazardous chemical with the product identifier, supplier details, signal word, hazard statement, hazard pictogram and precautionary statement.
OSH (CLASS) Regulations 2013 reg 8(1) · Official PDF ↗ · accessed 5 Oct 2026
Do you need it?
Any work that may expose employees to a chemical hazardous to health needs a written chemical health risk assessment (CHRA) first, by a DOSH-registered assessor. Many facilities have never completed a proper CHRA, or their assessment is outdated and will not survive a DOSH inspection.
What happens if you don't
Criminal Liability for Exposure
Accidents involving uncontrolled chemical exposure can trigger criminal liability for employers. Directors can be held personally accountable for inadequate controls.
Insurance and Tender Disqualification
Insurance underwriters increasingly require current CHRA reports for renewal. Tender submissions for government contracts often mandate USECHH compliance proof.
Signs it's time
Important: A Chemical Health Risk Assessment (CHRA) must be conducted by a DOSH-registered Chemical Health Risk Assessor. Naja Safety provides awareness training, workplace preparation, documentation support, and coordination to help you engage registered assessors efficiently and comply with USECHH 2000 requirements. We do not perform statutory CHRA assessments directly.
How we run it
Chemical Inventory Training
We train your team to catalog chemicals on site, cross-reference against the USECHH First Schedule, and identify exposure pathways in preparation for assessor review.
Assessor Coordination
We coordinate with registered DOSH assessors for calibrated air sampling and dosimetry. Results are compared with the permissible exposure limits in USECHH 2000 (regs 6–7, Schedule I). ACGIH TLVs are used as a supplementary, non-statutory reference.
Documentation Support
We help you compile hazard severity evaluations, exposure frequency data, and existing controls into a format ready for registered assessor review and DOSH submission.
Control Awareness Training
Training on engineering controls (LEV), administrative controls (shift rotation, SOPs), and PPE selection aligned to residual risk levels identified by the registered assessor.
Implementation Support
90-day follow-up support to verify control implementation, conduct worker training, and prepare documentation for DOSH inspection readiness.
Who it's for
Where we deliver
CHRA awareness training, workplace preparation, and assessor coordination support across Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often must a CHRA be conducted?
DOSH recommends reviewing your CHRA whenever there is a significant change in chemical usage, process, or workplace layout. The law requires a review at least every five years, or sooner after a significant change or when DOSH directs (reg 10). We recommend annual reviews for high-risk facilities.
What is the difference between CHRA and HIRARC?
HIRARC covers all workplace hazards broadly. CHRA is specific to chemical health risks under USECHH 2000 and requires exposure monitoring data. Most chemical facilities need both.
Do we need to stop production during monitoring?
No. Registered DOSH assessors conduct exposure monitoring during normal operations to capture real-world exposure levels. Workers should not modify their behaviour during sampling.
How long does the assessment take?
Registered assessors typically require 3–5 working days on site for monitoring, plus 7–10 working days for laboratory analysis and report preparation.
Can you help us upgrade our LEV system?
Yes. We provide LEV awareness and inspection coordination training. We prepare your team to verify capture velocity, airflow rates, and system integrity, and coordinate with assessors for formal evaluation.
Is CHRA required for small workshops?
If you use any scheduled chemical under USECHH 2000 — regardless of facility size — a CHRA is mandatory.
Prepare Your Team for CHRA Compliance
CHRA awareness training, workplace preparation, documentation support, and registered assessor coordination for chemical facilities across Malaysia.