Statistical analysis of metalworking accidents within small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Kidam, Kamarizan, Zainal Abidin, Zainazrin, Sulaiman, Zulkifly, Hashim, Mimi Haryani, Ripin, Adnan, Ali, Mohammed Wijayanuddin, Safuan, Hazlee M., Haron, Saharudin, Othman, Norasikin, Zakaria, Zaki Yamani, Masri, Mohamad Fazli, Syed Hassan, Syed Abdul Hamid, Mat Ali, Nazruddin, Ahmad, Azman, Asri, Hairozie
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61257/1/KamarizanKidam2014_StatisticalAnalysisofMetalworkingAccidents.pdf; http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/61257/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are known to be one of the major contributors to the national economy. However, in terms of occupational safety and health (OSH) implementation and performance, these SMEs, especially in the metalworking sector have yet to meet the necessary standard. This paper discusses the statistical analysis of accidents in metalworking industry by using accident reports submitted to the Department of Safety and Health (DOSH) and Social Security Organization (SOCSO) which involved 1635 accident cases. The main objective is to identify the real causes of accidents and recommend an appropriate action plan for accidents prevention at the workplace.