Heat Stress Problem in Construction Site in Kuala Lumpur

Ng, Vivian Jing Wen (2018) Heat Stress Problem in Construction Site in Kuala Lumpur. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

Heat stress can be defined as “the net heat load to which a worker may be exposed”. This paper aims to explore the heat stress problem among the construction workers as many workers leave the industry early because construction is a tough, heavy, manual industry where injury and ill health are always happened. After this study, the objectives were achieved. These objectives including study the problem of heat stress condition that suffered by the workers in construction site, investigate the factors that contribute to the heat related illness and identify the heat stress prevention or risk management in order to reduce the risk of heat stress. Field studies were conducted in construction site located at Jalan Chan Sow Lin, Kuala Lumpur for a working day. The Temperature (oC) and Humidity (%) for outdoor were measured and collected. From the result, the period that has the highest heat index value, 40.6°C is between 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Therefore, during this period, the worker has the highest probability to suffer heat related illness. On the contrary, the lowest heat index value is 31.3°C. The heat stress condition on site was identified as well as the key factors in affecting the heat index value which is temperature and humidity. Therefore, proper management plan can be proposed according to the heat index value during different periods. Shade area can be prepared by Contractor for workers to rest and avoid them to expose to the sun for whole working hour. The current study has contributed in providing a method to test the heat index value in construction site which may benefit the industry to produce solid guidelines for working in hot weather. Title: Heat Stress Problem in Construction Site in Kuala Lumpur.