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The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Surveyor killed in eighth-floor fall at construction site
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A surveyor was killed after reportedly falling from the eighth floor of a building — an estimated height of 27 metres — through an opening in a 'pressurisation shaft' area at a construction site here yesterday. Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director Hairozie Asri said the department received information about the fatal accident at 10.30 am, and a team of DOSH investigation officers was immediately dispatched to the site. 'The victim, a 41-year-old local man working as a verticality surveyor with a subcontractor at the site, was confirmed dead after falling from the eighth floor through an opening in the pressurisation shaft area. The incident occurred while he was carrying out surveying work at the building's lobby lift area. 'Preliminary investigations found that the opening was covered only with plywood and fenced off, but it is believed that the measures were insufficient to support weight or provide adequate protection to workers,' he said in a statement today. He said that following investigations on the day of the incident, DOSH issued three Prohibition Notices to the main contractor to halt related works until all safety measures are fully complied with. Hairozie added that the main contractor has also been instructed to conduct an internal investigation to identify the cause of the incident, propose improvements and present the findings to the state DOSH. DOSH will also gather relevant documents and record statements from all identified witnesses. 'A follow-up visit to the employer's premises will be conducted after corrective and preventive actions are taken. We will also pursue legal action under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Amendment) 2022 if any violations under the Act are found,' he said.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Surveyor killed after falling at construction site
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A surveyor was killed after reportedly falling from the eighth floor of a building - an estimated height of 27m - through an opening in a "pressurisation shaft" area at a construction site here on Thursday (June 5). Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director Hairozie Asri said the department received information about the fatal accident at 10.30am, and a team of DOSH investigation officers was immediately dispatched to the site. "The victim, a 41-year-old local man working as a verticality surveyor with a subcontractor at the site, was confirmed dead after falling from the eighth floor through an opening in the pressurisation shaft area. The incident occurred while he was carrying out surveying work at the building's lobby lift area. "Preliminary investigations found that the opening was covered only with plywood and fenced off, but it is believed that the measures were insufficient to support weight or provide adequate protection to workers,' he said in a statement on Friday (June 6). He said that following investigations on the day of the incident, DOSH issued three Prohibition Notices to the main contractor to halt related works until all safety measures are fully complied with. Hairozie added that the main contractor has also been instructed to conduct an internal investigation to identify the cause of the incident, propose improvements and present the findings to the state DOSH. DOSH will also gather relevant documents and record statements from all identified witnesses. "A follow-up visit to the employer's premises will be conducted after corrective and preventive actions are taken. We will also pursue legal action under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Amendment) 2022 if any violations under the Act are found,' he said.- Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Surveyor dies in 27-metre fall at Bukit Mertajam site
BUKIT MERTAJAM: A 41-year-old verticality surveyor died after falling from the eighth floor of a construction site here yesterday. According to the Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), the victim, who was employed by a subcontractor, is believed to have fallen approximately 27 metres through an opening in the building's pressurisation shaft while carrying out a verticality survey near the lift lobby. "Initial investigations found that the shaft opening was only covered with plywood and surrounded by fencing, which were inadequate to support weight or provide sufficient protection for workers. "Following notification of the incident, DOSH officers visited the site and began an immediate investigation. "Three prohibition notices were issued to the main contractor, halting related work until proper safety measures are implemented," it said in a statement today. DOSH has also instructed the main contractor to conduct an internal investigation, identify the root cause, propose corrective actions, and present their findings to the department. "Further investigation will include reviewing relevant documents and recording witness statements. "A follow-up inspection will be conducted once improvements are made," it added. Legal action under Section 15(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Amendment) 2022 may be taken if any violations are found. DOSH emphasised the importance of workplace safety and reminded employers of their full responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their workers. It also reiterated its commitment to making all workplaces in Malaysia safe and healthy.
