Compliance with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) on construction sites in Johor, Malaysia. International Journal of Real Estate Studies, 14 (1): 12. pp. 123-138. ISSN 1823-8505 (2020)
Abstract
The construction environment is one of the most dangerous workplaces where several fatal accidents have been recorded. Personal protective equipment (PPE) has therefore been used as a vital protection in ensuring the health and safety of workers on construction sites. A few findings reveal that PPE is usually not worn by construction workers in Malaysia. The purpose of this research was to investigate the awareness and compliance with PPE usage on construction sites in Johor, Malaysia. A mixed-method research approach was adopted for the study. A total of 95 questionnaires were distributed to workers on nine (9) construction sites in Johor with a response rate of 72%. The data analysis method utilised quantitative analysis using mean values, and qualitative analysis using coding of real-time observations. Both quantitative and qualitative methods reveal head, foot, body, and hand PPE as the most commonly used PPE among construction workers on sites in Johor. The findings also reveal a considerable level of awareness but a low level of compliance with the use of PPE by construction workers in Johor as only three (3) PPE out of eight (8) had a compliance level above the average mean of 2.5. Hence, approaches such as provision of safety training and penalties to workers who fail to comply with PPE usage should be implemented to enhance compliance with the use of PPE on construction sites.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | Awareness and compliance,, Construction health and safety, PPE |
| Taxonomy: | By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Town Planning By Subject > Architecture, Planning & Surveying > Construction Management |
| Local Content Hub: | Subjects > Architecture, Planning & Surveying |
| Depositing User: | Wan Noor Sazidah binti Wan Fauzi (Sg. Buloh) |
| Date Deposited: | 24 Aug 2020 07:47 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Aug 2020 07:47 |
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