Case studies of occupational safety and health management in construction site : contractor's perspective

• Main Authors: Osman, Wan Nadzri, Amminudin, Nor Syazwani, Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Akademia Baru 2017
• Subjects: HD28 Management. Industrial Management
• Online Access: http://repo.uum.edu.my/25842/1/ARBMS%207%201%202017%2051%2059.pdf; http://repo.uum.edu.my/25842/; http://www.akademiabaru.com/arbms.html
• Institution: Universiti Utara Malaysia

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 was introduced in Malaysia to foster, stimulate and improve safety and health in the workplace, especially on construction sites. The main objective of OSHA is to increase employer or organization caring attitude towards safety and health of their employees in addition to emphasizing job security measures are effective. However, at present, the accident rate in the construction sector is seen alarming. This is because the construction industry is a unique industry with the involvement of people from various fields and a construction project should be completed within a limited time. This study discusses about the practices, issues, and strategies applied in the management of occupational, safety and health from the perspective of the contractor. This study used a qualitative method where an interview was conducted in a contractor who is experienced in the construction industry. The results of this study found that there were a number of occupational health and safety practices are implemented as base security, safety and health meetings, education and training, site safety inspections, and personal protective equipment. The main problem that contributed to the problems faced by the accident is due to the attitude of the workers and the low level of awareness among employees. Several strategies have been carried out such monitoring work on a regular basis in addition to emphasizing the educational aspects of security in addition to provide more effective training.