Fatal occupational injuries in the Malaysian construction sector_causes and accidental agents

4th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering for Sustainability

地球科学;生态环境科学;经济学

Ayob, A.^1 ; Shaari, A.A.^1 ; Zaki, M.F.M.^1 ; Munaaim, M.A.C.^1

School of Environmental Engineering, Kompleks Pusat Pengajian Jejawi 3, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Arau, Perlis

02600, Malaysia^1

关键词: Construction sectors;    Construction workers;    Job-related injuries;    Occupational accident;    Occupational injury;    Occupational safety and health;    Personal protective equipment;    Safety and healths;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/140/1/012095/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/140/1/012095

学科分类：环境科学（综合）

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

The construction sector is associated with various accidents and fatal injuries. These occupational accidents are caused by numerous factors, such as lack of supervision; lack of adherence to safe work technique; failure to wear personal protective equipment; and failure to comply with the safe use of tools, vehicles, and machines. Using 2013-2016 secondary data from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health and Social Security Organization, this study conducted a descriptive exploration survey to identify common fatal occupational injuries associated with the Malaysian construction sector, as well as their causes and accidental agents. Results indicated that construction, followed by manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, logging, and fishery, are the riskiest job sectors in Malaysia. The highest incidences of occupational casualties were reported in Sarawak, Johor, and Selangor. These states accounted for approximately 13.33% to 18.18% of all cases of fatal occupational accidents. In these states, the lack of safety and health regulations and poor execution of risk management increased the risk of occupational accidents. Falls from heights accounted for 46.28% of fatal occupational injuries. Furthermore, being crushed by objects, materials, or vehicles accounted for 9.09% to 17.36% of fatal occupational injuries. Substandard work environment and transportation and lifting equipment, such as scaffolds, are primary accidental agents. Results of this study could enhance the knowledge and awareness of construction workers and management of job-related injuries to decrease the incidence of fatal occupational accidents.