Occupational Health Unit
Occupational Health Unit
The Occupational Health Research (OHR) Unit is a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to advancing occupational health and safety practices. Serving as a key hub for research, expert consultation, and workplace well-being initiatives, the unit addresses a wide range of occupational hazards. With specialists in physical, chemical, and biological exposures, the unit investigates both short-term and long-term health effects on workers, using rigorous methodologies to generate evidence that guides preventive strategies and interventions.
Executive Summary
Head of Health Risk Assessment Unit
Dr. Mohd Faiz bin Ibrahim
MD (RSMU, Russia), MPH (University of Sydney, Australia), PhD (Community Health), (UKM, Malaysia)
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Telephone: +603-3362 7125
Email: drfaizibrahim@moh.gov.my
Human Resource Profile
Specialist
Medical Officers
Research Officers
Support Staffs
Focus Area
Disease Prevention
Scope: Occupational hazard, indoor fungal, risk assessment
Highlights:
Investigating workers’ exposure to environmental pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), heavy metals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and radiation.
Examining the association between occupational health effects and various environmental exposures.
Understanding healthcare workers’ psychosocial concerns and preparedness during outbreaks and crises.