Awareness level and challenges of personal protective equipment compliance by malaysian construction workers
List of Authors
  • Daniel Iskandar Hakimie Mohd Roshidi , Zuraihana Ahmad Zawawi

Keyword
  • Accidents, Construction, Personal Protective Equipmen

Abstract
  • Construction industry is always recognized as an economic engine in every nation where it really plays a major and vital role in generating income and directly increasing the number of work opportunities for inhabitants to the citizens. It is sometimes referred to as the riskiest workplace. Numerous accidents at construction sites happen as a result of workers’ irresponsibility in failing to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) there. PPE is the gear that shields construction worker against accidents, fatalities, and other injuries. PPE implementation is crucial for everyone and should be done carefully. The purpose of this study is to examine Malaysian construction workers' awareness of PPE compliance. A quantitative approach was used by distributing questionnaire survey forms to people working in various levels of positions on building sites. 64 respondents had answered the questionnaire, and the data were analysed to meet the aims of study. The survey findings indicate that a significant number of respondents possess knowledge and awareness regarding PPE compliance at construction sites. However, the most reported challenges, strongly agreed upon by the respondents, are related to the lack of supervision or enforcement in wearing PPE on-site. Additionally, the respondents acknowledged the existence of attitude issues, as some employees choose not to wear PPE despite its mandatory requirement. Therefore, since the construction site is one of the riskiest workplaces, the compliance of PPE by the construction workers are essential.

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