A Review of Occupational Injury Research In Malaysia
- Author:
Ganesh CS
;
Krishnan R
- Publication Type:Review
- MeSH:
Occupational Injuries;
Accidents, Occupational
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2016;71(3 Suppl.):100-104
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A literature review of 16 papers on occupational injury
research in Malaysia published during a 13-year period from
2000-2013 was carried out. The objective of this review and
article selection was based on relevance to the research
theme and mention of areas for future research. Most of the
publications have focused on descriptive epidemiology,
management practices, worker’s knowledge, attitude,
training, and rehabilitation services. The transportation,
agriculture and construction sectors were found to be the
most hazardous sectors and would benefit the most from
Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) research and
interventions. There is a strong need to develop a national
injury surveillance system and also a mechanism to ensure
adherence to the Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSHA)
1994. Detailed description and identification of risk factors
for occupational injury in the environment, including
machinery and equipment used was generally lacking.
Future research on occupational injury should focus on
surveillance to determine the magnitude of occupational
injuries, determination of risk factors, identifying costeffective
interventions (such as enforcement of OSHA
regulations), and assessment of rehabilitation services.
Relevant government agencies, universities, corporate
sector and occupational safety organizations need to play a
proactive role in identifying priority areas and research
capacity building. Funding for occupational injury should be
commensurate with the magnitude of the problem.
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