A Study on the Safe Practise of Scaffolding in the Construction Site

Lee, Lexus (2022) A Study on the Safe Practise of Scaffolding in the Construction Site. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The construction industry in Malaysia has been identified as one of the most dangerous sectors compared to other industries. Each year, the rate of occupational accidents increases, and the statistics are appalling, resulting in several organisational deficiencies. This research aims to ascertain best practices on construction sites and examine the enforcement of construction health and safety laws to improve workplace health and safety. Additionally, the literature review includes an examination of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (1994). The general responsibilities of the government will be discussed. Additionally, the literature review will focus on the construction industry's Occupational Safety and Health Management. It has improved understanding of the term "scaffold safety." Besides that, the literature review discusses the causes of scaffolding accidents, safe scaffolding practices, and methods for avoiding scaffolding accidents on the construction site.The fieldwork survey is conducted through structured and semi-structured interviews to accomplish the research's purpose and objectives. The descriptive and frequency analysis methods in Microsoft Excel will be used to analyse the data in this study. The study's limitations include a low response rate during Movement Control Orders (MCO), the necessity of taking serious precautions, and time constraints. As a result, the workers have to take care of every step they are doing and do not underestimate every safety instruction and training to improve their safety and health. Future research may consider increasing the sample size and incorporating additional data collection methods.