The Importance Of Effective Occupational, Safety And Health (OSH) Management System For Mitigating Accidents In The Malaysian Construction Industry
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Date
2006-04
Authors
Ong, Hoe Tai
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
The dissertation topic was mooted with the intention to exist a safer work place in the
construction industry. The research involves identifying the main root causes for the
const~_ction accidents. Thereby, also aim to establish an effective Occupational, Safety &
Health Management System (OSHMS) for mitigating the accident rate.
Existing literatures and documentations from published journals, books, professional
reports, intemets and prominent speakers on the topic discussed were reviewed.
References have been made to case studies and court cases pertaining to construction
accidents within our country and from the abroad as well. Short questionnaire survey was
developed and distributed among construction practitioners in both the upper and lower
management groups. Face to face interviews with targeted respondents and a practical
site assessment were also conducted. Generally, the research was examined from both the
qualitative and the quantitative perspectives.
The research findings show that negligence and ignorance of project participants towards
the OSH provisions, and ineffective OSH enforcement are the main root causes for the
construction accidents. The accident rate can be mitigated through the establishment of
an effective OSHMS.
KEYWORDS :Negligence, Ignorance, OSH Enforcement, OSHMS.
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A safer work place in the , construction industry.