Occupational Safety and Health (Osh) Management In Construction Industry: A Review.

Occupational Safety and Health (Osh) Management In Construction Industry: A Review. Int J Occup Saf Ergon. 2017 Aug 29;:1-29 Authors: Jaafar MH, Arifin K, Aiyub K, Razman MR, Syakir Ishak MI, Samsurijan MS Abstract The construction industry plays a significant role in contributing to economy and development globally. During the process of construction, various hazards coupled with the unique nature of the industry contribute to high fatality rates. This review was carried out by referring to previous published studies and related Malaysian legislation documents. Four main elements consisting of human, worksite, management and external elements which cause occupational accidents and illnesses were identified. External and management elements are the underlying causes contributing to occupational safety and health (OSH), while human and worksite elements are more apparent causes of occupational accidents and illnesses. An effective OSH management approach is required to contain all the hazards at construction sites. An approach to OSH management constructed by elements of policy, process, personnel and incentive developed in previous work is explored. Changes on the sub-elements according to previous studies and the related Malaysian legislation are also covered in this review. PMID: 28849991 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics - Category: Occupational Health Tags: Int J Occup Saf Ergon Source Type: research