SERDANG, 15 April 2026 – The Institute of Plantation Studies (IKP) has successfully undergone the University‑level Safety and Health Inspection (PKK), once again demonstrating its strong commitment to occupational safety and health. The inspection was conducted by a team of 11 inspectors comprising six officers from the Office of Occupational Safety and Health Management (PPKKP), led by Ms. Nor Afida Miskam; four officers from the Inspectorate Unit, Auxiliary Police and University Security Centre (APSeC); and one representative from the Faculty of Engineering. The inspection involved a comprehensive safety assessment of IKP facilities, including laboratories, the transgenic greenhouse, administrative offices, and the overall IKP environment. The inspection focused on eight main compliance scopes, as follows: Fire Prevention System Compliance Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994, UPM Disaster Management Plan 2011, and the Public Sector OSHA Compliance Guidelines 2019 Compliance with OSHA 1994 and the Occupational Safety and Health (Machinery Requiring Certificate of Fitness) Regulations 2024 Compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to Health) Regulations 2000 Compliance with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 Compliance with the Biosafety Act 2007 Review of Follow‑up Actions Based on the 2025 Safety and Health Inspection Findings Physical Environmental Inspection
According to Ms. Nor Afida Miskam, overall occupational safety and health management at IKP is at a good level. Nevertheless, she highlighted the need for improvements in chemical management, particularly regarding chemicals brought in by researchers from external sources and not procured through IKP. IKP successfully maintained its EXCELLENT status with a score of 95.80. This achievement further reinforces the strong commitment of IKP management and staff in ensuring a safe and healthy working environment. Highest appreciation is extended to all IKP staff for their dedication and commitment throughout the inspection process, in continuously ensuring that IKP remains on the right track in occupational safety and health practice.

Date of Input: 30/04/2026 | Updated: 30/04/2026 | ainzubaidah