Last week the deaths of three workers in two separate accidents highlighted the weakness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures in Malaysia’s construction sector. Although over the last decade there have been improvements in OHS standards for many Malaysian workers, the situation in the construction sector continues to be below standard. Many of the workers on construction sites are migrant workers who are often discouraged from joining unions and usually receive less pay.
Last week the deaths of three workers in two separate accidents highlighted the weakness of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures in Malaysia’s construction sector. Although over the last decade there have been improvements in OHS standards for many Malaysian workers, the situation in the construction sector continues to be below standard. Many of the workers on construction sites are migrant workers who are often discouraged from joining unions and usually receive less pay.
