A Literature Review of Ergonomics Risk Factors in Construction Industry

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to overview the ergonomics risk factors in construction industry. The objective is to give a basic introduction and clear definition of ergonomic. The study will include the ergonomics risk factors in relation of human and their nature of work. Based on the literature, the most significant ergonomics risk factors are awkward posture in handling job task, force and repetition of specific movement including vibration. Other ergonomics risk factor includes uncomfortable static position, contact stress of muscles and tendon and also extreme temperature condition. This study will enhance the awareness of the risk factors which may occur in the construction industry

Contractor’s Awareness on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Systems in Construction Industry

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is part of the overall management system that facilitates the management of the OS&H risks associated with the business of the organization. This includes the organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the organization’s OS&H policy. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of awareness of contractors on OSH management systems. A total of 34 numbers of class A contractors in Kelantan registered with Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor (PKK) were randomly selected. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. The findings indicate that most of the Class A Contractor in Kelantan aware that the occupational safety and health management system are important and should be practiced to achieve zero accident and death on sit

Contractor’s Awareness on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Management Systems in Construction Industry

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems is part of the overall management system that facilitates the management of the OS&H risks associated with the business of the organization. This includes the organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the organization’s OS&H policy. The purpose of this research is to determine the level of awareness of contractors on OSH management systems. A total of 34 numbers of class A contractors in Kelantan registered with Pusat Khidmat Kontraktor (PKK) were randomly selected. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaire. The findings indicate that most of the Class A Contractor in Kelantan aware that the occupational safety and health management system are important and should be practiced to achieve zero accident and death on sit

Identifying the Level of Awareness on Value Management Practice amongst Construction Developers

Construction Industry is one of the catalysts that enable such a nation economy to kept runs and grow from time to time. In this large and unique industry, the position of Architect, Engineer, Quantity Surveyor and Builders is the position that had been so familiar generally. Many of people do not aware with Value Management practice in Malaysia. Value Management may be described as a structured, analytical process for developing innovative holistic solutions to complex problems. The objective of this research is to identify the level of awareness on Value Management practice amongst Construction Developers. In this study, the General Manager, Professionals and Project Manager from 34 Developers Company registered under Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) in Kelantan State has been chosen as respondents. Quantitative methods have been used and 102 sets of questionnaire had been distributed where the returned was only 81 sets. The results indicate that most of the respondents did aware with the Value Management issues in Malaysia. Ultimately, this research paper hoped to contribute in the improvement of the implementation of Value Management in Malaysia especially amongst Developers