Verification of Safety Document on Construction Sites in Malaysia.

Abstract

In order to prevent accidents at construction sites and also to prevent costly OSH fines, there is need for proper documentation of safety and health programs on sites. Records of items such as policy statement, training and promotion, minute of meetings, information distributed to employees should be kept etc. this will allow for review and updating continually and demonstrate a good faith effort towards the safety and health of employees at construction sites. The objectives of the paper is to determine the level of compliances of the establishment of safety and health program and activities. This involves checking of occupational safety and health related documents and records at construction sites. A standardized questionnaire were used in the document checking at three(3) different sites within kuala lumpur and its environment, ie the construction industry standard (CIS) refer to as CIS 10: 2008.an average score of 60.32% was attained from the three sites, which means that all documents as regards to potential and significant risks hazards at the construction sites are averagely managed and documented, but still there are other work related activities at work place that are not properly managed and documented. Therefore, a competent and responsible person be assigned to manage OHS records and documents on sites, in order to provide and effective OSH responsibility and to be communicated to all levels including providing safety orientation and employing safety promotion through various means