Accident under reporting in the Malaysian construction industry

Abstract

Thermal performance of shaded recessed wall faMany construction professionals claimed that under reporting of work-related injuries stem from lack of knowledge of reporting requirements, administrative barriers and inadequate reporting mechanisms. Accident under reporting has created situations where the enforcing authorities and employer has difficulties to identify where and how risks arise and investigate serious accidents. The aim of the study described in this paper is to identify the critical causes of accident under reporting in the Malaysian construction industry. The methods of data collection were through document studies of existing accident reporting procedures, questionnaire survey, and face to face interview with safety officers. A list of critical causes of accident under reporting in Malaysia construction industry as well as recommendations on how to overcome accident under reporting are given as a summary of this study. The findings will be useful to construction companies in improving their accident reporting system.ade of a cellular office space in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.