Stop-work order issued after worker killed in Jelutong construction site
GEORGE TOWN: A stop-work order was issued after a Myanmar worker was killed when a steel box section collapsed at a construction site in Jelutong on Monday.
A fatal accident occurred at a construction site in Jelutong on Monday, prompting the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Penang to issue a stop-work order. The victim, a Myanmar worker, lost his life when a steel box section collapsed while he was performing dismantling and installation tasks. DOSH Penang has halted all related activities and is preserving the site to aid investigations.
Preliminary findings indicate the accident was caused by the collapse of the steel box section during dismantling and installation work. The investigation will involve interviewing the employer and witnesses to gather more information. The incident is being examined under Section 15 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which mandates employers to ensure workplace safety.
Employers are legally obligated to safeguard the well-being and health of their workers and the safety of the public at the workplace. If the investigation uncovers any violations of occupational safety and health laws, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
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