Hussain, A; Ibrahim, C K I C; Belayutham, S; Manu, P and Nazruddin, M A (2023) Oshcim: A study on Malaysian occupational safety and health regulatory capabilities readiness in the design phase. In: Tutesigensi, A and Neilson, C J (eds.) Proceedings of 39th Annual ARCOM Conference, 4-6 September 2023, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK.
Abstract
Continuous accidents and fatalities in construction projects have increased scholarly interest in addressing safety and health during the design phase. In Malaysia, the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry (Management) (OSHCIM) in 2017 as a legislative framework to enhance Prevention through Design (PtD) practices has recently gained attention. This study aims to evaluate the regulatory capabilities of Malaysia concerning OSHCIM requirements and stakeholders' readiness. A mixed-method approach was employed, surveying 91 purposively sampled enforcers. The findings indicate that the regulator requires further clarification on OSHCIM requirements and additional information and guidance, particularly during the conceptual and design stage involving clients and designers. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) should organise seminars or short professional courses to support and raise awareness among enforcers. These study findings offer valuable insights for regulatory bodies, helping them understand the readiness of enforcers and address safety and health concerns throughout the project lifecycle.
| Item Type: | Conference Paper (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | oshcim; effective enforcement; construction safety; prevention through design; Malaysia. |
| Index terms: | construction project, design phase, design stage, occupational safety and health, construction industry, prevention, enforcement, construction safety, fatalities, Malaysia, surveying, project lifecycle, regulator, designer |
| Subjects: | production management, Geography, health safety and environment, financial risk, health risk and incident analysis, industry analysis, environmental health, occupational health and safety management, sociology, profession, project completion, professional practice, health monitoring assessment and metrics |
| Topics: | Health and Safety, Cost Management, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Project Management, Roles and Professions, Stakeholder Management, Sustainability, Design Practice |
| Descriptive scope: | 3 PCT |
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