Recent Updates
Note to Industry (NTI)
2025/NTI/04 - Publication of Worksite Safety Handbook & Handy Pocket Guide
This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform relevant stakeholders, particularly employers and occupiers, of the publication on General Worksite Safety at the workplace. The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) hereby announces the publication of the Worksite Safety Handbook. The publication serves as a condensed, quick and handy reference guidance that can be used by all relevant workplaces in Brunei Darussalam to ensure workers have access to key safety measures at all times.
Quick Guides & Handbooks
SHENA Worksite Safety Handbook
The goal of this handbook is to provide small construction businesses and subcontractors with a practical, easily accessible safety resource that helps them prioritise safety, stay compliant with relevant regulations, and minimise accidents on job sites. It is designed to make safety practices straightforward, achievable, and seamlessly incorporated into everyday operations, leading to safer work environments, better productivity, and a reduction in work-related injuries and fatalities. This acts as general guidance and should not be construed as implying any liability nor should it be taken to encapsulate all the responsibilities and obligations of Principals, Occupiers, Employers and Employees as well as Self-employed persons under the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Cap 277 and its relevant regulations thereunder.
Note to Industry (NTI)
2025/NTI/03 - Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 – Notification and Enforcement
This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform all principals, occupiers, employers, self-employed persons, and individuals of its new Regulations. All stakeholders are hereby informed that the Workplace Safety and Health (Workplace Safety and Health Officers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 has been officially gazetted, and is effective from 1st January 2025.
Note to Industry (NTI)
2025/NTI/02 - Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations, 2025 – Notification and Enforcement
This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform all principals, occupiers, employers, self-employed persons, and individuals of its new Regulations. All stakeholders are hereby informed that the Workplace Safety and Health (Work at Heights) Regulations, 2025 has been officially gazetted and is effective from 1st January 2025.
Note to Industry (NTI)
2025/NTI/01 - Commencement of the Registration of Designated Workplace Doctor (DWD)
This Note to Industry (NTI) serves as a notice to inform all stakeholders of the commencement date for the registration of Designated Workplace Doctor (DWD). The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) hereby announces that registration for Designated Workplace Doctors (DWD) will be effective from 24 March 2025.
Workplace Safety and Health Notice (WSHN)
2025/WSHN/01 - Importance of Compliance to Workplace Safety in Towing Operations
The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) is issuing a reminder on the importance of rigorous safety measures to be undertaken by all towing companies, operators, and personnel when operating towing. Towing operations present unique challenges, including roadside hazards, the handling of heavy equipment, and exposure to varying environmental conditions. By addressing these risks proactively, towing professionals can ensure safer and more efficient operations while maintaining compliance to the Workplace Safety and Health Act, CAP. 277.