The 21-storey Menara MIDF located next door to my office is undergoing massive facade renovation.
From my desk at the 13th floor,when I look out through the glass window I could see these construction workers going about their work on the high-rise building without any concern for their safety. There were so cool walking on the edges of the building like a pro. There was no scaffold. Is this not a requirement under the law? No droplines for body belt, no tiebacks; in fact, safety is overlooked. One wrong step will bring these workers crashing down to the ground with severe injuries or death.
From my desk at the 13th floor,when I look out through the glass window I could see these construction workers going about their work on the high-rise building without any concern for their safety. There were so cool walking on the edges of the building like a pro. There was no scaffold. Is this not a requirement under the law? No droplines for body belt, no tiebacks; in fact, safety is overlooked. One wrong step will bring these workers crashing down to the ground with severe injuries or death.
Fall from height is a major problem in construction projects. Thus it is the responsibility of construction companies to take all practical measures possible to prevent employees from being injured by falls from scaffolds and ladders. Those injured may bring about charges in civil courts when there is a breach of statutory duty under certain provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Act.
The OSHA was enacted on 25th February 1994 to ensure safety, health and welfare of all persons at all places of work. It provides that the responsibility for safety and health in the workplace lies with those who create the risks (employers) and those who work with the risks (employees). So both are equally responsible.
The OSHA was enacted on 25th February 1994 to ensure safety, health and welfare of all persons at all places of work. It provides that the responsibility for safety and health in the workplace lies with those who create the risks (employers) and those who work with the risks (employees). So both are equally responsible.
Where's the scaffolding structure for workers to stand on when they want to reach high parts of a building?
Workers may die or be injured if they fall.
One slip, and disaster awaits.
Clinging on for dear life.
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