Managing Safety at Work Issues in Construction Works in Malaysia: A Proposal for Legislative Reform

<p>Construction sector, being an important economic driver of the country, has always been regarded as hazardous industry compared to other industries due to the nature of activities involve at the worksites. From excavation works to structural and exterior works, workers are exposed to high risks of accidents mostly involving fall from height, hit by falling objects, lifting operations, and electrocution. Statistics from various agencies have shown considerable increase in the number of industrial accidents reported for the construction industry, including death and permanent disablement cases. This paper proposed to address issues on safety and health at work in construction activities throughout the construction stages, by deliberating how those issues being managed through the use of standard forms of contract for construction projects and adequacy of the legislations pertaining to construction.</p>

Urology and the Work Environment (II): Forensic Evaluation of Urological Trauma in Work Injuries

After a study of case histories relating to work accidents followed by admittance to hospital, the authors then closely examine the question of temporary disablement and eventual consequences. The most common and interesting forensic findings are connected with traumatology of the urethra, the external genitalia and the kidney. With reference to President's Decree No. 1124 of 30.6.65 and to Italian law No. 457 of 8.8.72, it is pointed out that evaluation of disablement must always be carried out in relation to the general working capacity of a factory or agricultural worker and not to the specific working capacity. An annuity payment for the disabled worker also exists when there is permanent disablement of over 10%; evaluation of consequences becomes definitive only 10 years after the annuity has been established. Percentages relating to the loss of a kidney, bladder complications, urethral strictures and genital injuries are given.