Osman, Wan Nadzri and Amminudin, Nor Syazwani and Mohd Nawi, Mohd Nasrun (2017) Case studies of occupational safety and health management in construction site : contractor's perspective. Journal of Advanced Research in Business and Management Studies, 7 (1). pp. 51-59. ISSN 2462-1935

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Amalan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan, Masalah, Strategi Safety and Health Practice, Issues, Strategies
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management
Divisions:	School of Technology Management & Logistics
Depositing User:	Mrs. Norazmilah Yaakub
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2019 06:35
Last Modified:	04 Apr 2019 06:35
URI:	https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/25842

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