Bandar Seri Begawan, 9 December 2025 – The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) held a recognition event today to honour its Learning Partners, Working Group members, and Facilitators involved in OSH training. The event serves as testament to the joint national efforts made at the national level  to promote basic Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) awareness across workplaces among Government, Employers, and Workers.

This initiative supports SHENA’s mission to strengthen workplace safety culture, advancing the understanding of HSE requirements, and fostering the reporting of safety concerns. It aligns with Wawasan Brunei 2035 by promoting a high quality of life and world-class health and safety standards. Furthermore, this initiative is consistent with the principles outlined in the ILO Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Convention 2006 and contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals that focus on decent work, economic growth, health, and wellbeing.

As part of its efforts to strengthen workplace safety, the programme was introduced in October 2024 and a pilot in April 2025. This marks the first national OSH training initiative aimed at enhancing workplace safety culture in a practical and accessible manner. The programme is  implemented through the Institut Perkhidmatan Awam for government employees, the Pusat Pekerjaan Brunei for jobseekers, and the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) for micro, small, and medium enterprises including those employing vulnerable workers.

The event was attended by senior representatives from the Institut Perkhidmatan Awam, the Pusat Pekerjaan Brunei, Darussalam Enterprise, the Industry HSE Group, and the Occupational Safety and Health Workers Association (OSHWA). Additionally, Managing Directors from SHENA-approved training providers such as Megamas, Mahkota Maju, and Berjaya Aman were present.

The Chief Executive Officer of SHENA, Yang Mulia Haji Muhsin bin Haji Ahmad, delivered remarks through Yang Mulia Umi Khadijah binti Haji Mohd Zaini, Director of Human Resource and Corporate Services Division, who read the speech on his behalf, underscoring the importance of fostering safety culture at all organisational levels. He stressed that no one should be left behind in the national efforts to improve workplace safety. Furthermore, he noted that the initiative significantly contributes to the national vision through shared learning, collaboration, and capacity building across sectors.

The initiative serves to strengthen the collaboration among government, employers, and workers, aligning with Brunei Darussalam’s aspiration to remain a safe place to work and live. Meanwhile, SHENA’s Workplace Safety and Health Compliance and Performance report for 2024 continues to demonstrate that workplace accidents are preventable and that a fundamental understanding of HSE principles is vital in mitigating risks.

SHENA remains dedicated to expanding engagement with learning partners and Workplace Safety and Health professionals, with the long-term goal of establishing this initiative as a foundational HSE learning programme in Brunei Darussalam.