EXPLORING INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) TOWARDS MINIMISING CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS

• Published in: Malaysian Construction Research Journal
• Main Author: Leh A.C.; Ahmad A.C.; Karim S.A.Q.S.A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Construction Research Institute of Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85129776928&partnerID=40&md5=d0455bd1c7d0a32aa2f6c1b086d760dc

The current increment of accident and high fatality rate negatively reflects the nation’s construction industry. This research aims to identify causes of construction accidents and the implementation of Integrated Management System (IMS) to minimise the construction accident. Systematic Literature Review was conducted to review past studies on accident causations and implementation of IMS in managing construction safety. Scopus and Web of Science were referred to as the source database. 35 journals articles were reviewed and it was found that human factors and originating influences were the causes of the accident at the construction site. 10 journals papers discussed on implementation of IMS which can improves safety and health management processes, avoid the duplication of procedures, reduce conflict of procedures, improved organisational effectiveness and efficiency, improve project performances and environmental sustainability. Therefore, it is suggested that construction companies to implement the IMS in managing workers’ factors and originating influences to improve construction safety management. © 2022, Construction Research Institute of Malaysia. All rights reserved.