OSHCIM: A study on Malaysian occupational safety and health regulatory capabilities readiness in the design phase

Hussain, Azman; Che Ibrahim, Che Khairil Izam; Belayutham, Sheila; Manu, Patrick; Nazruddin, Mat Ali

Abstract

Continuous accidents and fatalities in construction projects have increased scholarly interest in addressing safety and health during the design phase. In Malaysia, the introduction of the Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry (Management) (OSHCIM) in 2017 as a legislative framework to enhance Prevention through Design (PtD) practices has recently gained attention. This study aims to evaluate the regulatory capabilities of Malaysia concerning OSHCIM requirements and stakeholders' readiness. A mixed-method approach was employed, surveying 91 purposively sampled enforcers. The findings indicate that the regulator requires further clarification on OSHCIM requirements and additional information and guidance, particularly during the conceptual and design stage involving clients and designers. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) should organise seminars or short professional courses to support and raise awareness among enforcers. These study findings offer valuable insights for regulatory bodies, helping them understand the readiness of enforcers and address safety and health concerns throughout the project lifecycle.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: Association of Researchers in Construction Management
• Start Date: Sep 4, 2023
• End Date: Sep 6, 2023
• Acceptance Date: Jul 5, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Sep 4, 2023
• Publication Date: Sep 4, 2023
• Deposit Date: Nov 9, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 22, 2024
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 277-286
• Book Title: Proceedings of the 39th Annual Conference
• ISBN: 9780995546370
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13412870
• Publisher URL: https://www.arcom.ac.uk/conf-archive-indexed.php