Implementation of Safety Management for High-rise Buildings in Malaysia

Chan, Mei Hui (2023) Implementation of Safety Management for High-rise Buildings in Malaysia. Final Year Project (Bachelor), Tunku Abdul Rahman University College.

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Abstract

The construction industry contributes to a large proportion of industrial injury and mortality, especially in high-rise construction. High rise building construction sites are one of the most dangerous places due to possible accidents occurring at the site especially for workers as machineries could fall from high places. Contractors who successfully manage the site safety procedures can significantly reduce the amount of accidents to occur. Safety procedures or safety management is a system used to manage the safety and health in construction site. The implementation of safety management aims to create a work environment that is free from harm or illness caused by work. This paper will provide abundant information on the importance of safety management upon contractors on high rise building construction sites. In line with the efforts to reduce accidents at high-rise construction in Malaysia, the objectives of this research are to determine the current status of safety management, to identify the advantages and disadvantages of safety management and to investigate the strategies to increase the safety management implementation in high-rise buildings. A qualitative method was used as the methodology for this research in which questionnaire are given to the contractor who work in the construction firm. The result of the research show on safety management implementation should be adopted at construction site in order to reduce the number of accidents. In a nut shell, it is critical for contractors to proper implement safety management on high-rise construction site, which can indirectly reduce the amount of money spent on accidents. The contractor’s reputation and image will benefit when there are no accidents on construction sites.