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Barnama
6 days ago
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- Barnama
Perak DOSH Receives Over 500 Accident Reports
IPOH, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) received a total of 536 reports of workplace accidents during the first six months of this year. Its deputy director, Basharuddin Abd Rahman said the reports involved 10 fatal cases, four cases of permanent disability, 510 cases of non-permanent disability, and 12 dangerous incidents reported during the period. He said initial investigations pointed to employers' failure to conduct risk assessments and implement effective control measures as the main contributing factors to accidents happening at the workplace. "For statistics on occupational diseases and poisoning, 376 cases were reported to the Perak DOSH during the same period. "Among the highest cases reported was hearing loss due to exposure to excessive and prolonged noise," he said during the Accident Prevention Seminar with the Perak Foundry & Engineering Industries Association (PFEIA) at the state level event in Meru Raya here today. Basharuddin said 32 cases had been prosecuted in court involving a total fine of RM449,300 for the first six months of this year. He said DOSH is always open to holding engagement sessions and dialogue with the state government, employers, workers, industry associations, and non-governmental organisations regarding occupational safety and health. He added that this is to strengthen the management of safety and health in the workplace and reduce the rate of accidents. Meanwhile, Perak DOSH Investigation and Prosecution Section head Ir Suhaidy Latip said unsafe behaviour leading to accidents in the foundry industry stem from not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), using equipment incorrectly, violating procedures, fooling around at work, and operating machinery without authorisation.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
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IPOH: The Perak Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) received 536 workplace accident reports in the first six months of 2025, with 10 fatalities recorded. Deputy director Basharuddin Abd Rahman revealed the breakdown included four permanent disability cases, 510 non-permanent injuries, and 12 dangerous incidents. Initial investigations highlighted employers' failure to conduct proper risk assessments and enforce control measures as key factors. 'For occupational diseases and poisoning, 376 cases were reported, with hearing loss due to prolonged noise exposure being the most common,' Basharuddin said during the Accident Prevention Seminar in Meru Raya. The department prosecuted 32 cases, resulting in RM449,300 in fines. Basharuddin emphasised DOSH's commitment to collaboration with stakeholders to enhance workplace safety. Perak DOSH's Investigation and Prosecution Section head, Ir Suhaidy Latip, identified unsafe practices in the foundry industry, such as neglecting PPE and unauthorised machinery use, as major risks. 'Safety failures often stem from inadequate risk assessments, poor training, and low awareness,' he noted during his lecture on accident prevention. - Bernama
