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Document ID (ISN)56284
CIS number 91-1154
ISBN(s) 983-9676-05-4
Year 1991
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Nicholas C., Wangel A.
University of Malaya's Institute for Advanced Studies
Title Safety at work in Malaysia
Bibliographic information Sun U Book Co. Sdn. Bhd., Lot 4, Jalan 13/6A, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, 1991. ix, 196p. Illus. 208 ref.
Abstract This book is the outcome of a one day workshop held at the University of Malaya's Institute for Advanced Studies, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3 October 1989. It provides a profile of current research on occupational safety and health problems in Malaysia and presents an overview of the legal and institutional arrangements for standard-setting, monitoring of occupational safety and health problems, and the compensation of industrial accidents. Proposals for legislative reform in this field are also discussed. The book also documents particular work hazards in the country. These include mineral and cotton dust exposure, the effects of office automation, hazards at sawmills, and the consequences of working in the electronics industry. The experience of workers and the role of safety organisations at the plant level are also considered.
Descriptors (primary) Malaysia; occupational safety and health
Descriptors (secondary) mineral dust; Asia; labour-management relations; byssinosis; organic dust; office work; electronics industry; health hazards; workmen's compensation; research; standardization; legislation; textile industry; sawmilling industry; conference; developing countries; social aspects; Oceania
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Country / State or ProvinceDenmark; Malaysia
Subject(s) Generalities
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Electronics industry