PETALING JAYA: The public should be informed of crane-related incidents which resulted in deaths as these cases are a matter of public interest, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye (pic). The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) chairman said the authorities must be very stringent in monitoring and enforcing laws and regulations under the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994. Lee said based on these laws, the main contractor, as the employer, was responsible in ensuring the safe use of tower cranes at construction sites. The authorities must also ensure that only certified crane operators are employed,” he said. Since 1999, Niosh has been responsible for issuing certificates to competent crane handlers after they are assessed by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).

Source: The Star January 21, 2018 01:18 UTC