INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT

2021

SITI NUR A’DILAH BINTI SABEKI

2019528059

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS.) CIVIL (INFRASTRUCTURE)

Faculty of Civil Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Mara Cawangan Pulau Pinang

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 Table of Contents

LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................................................... ii

LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................................................................... ii
LIST OF APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................ ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 1
SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY ........................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL REPORT ................................................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATION ....................................................................................... 27
CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................. 29
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................................................... 31

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: STIDC location map.
Figure 2: STIDC’s Logo
Figure 3: STIDC’s Organisational Chart.
Figure 4: Building Management Section Organisational Chart.
Figure 5: 25kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment
Figure 6: 50kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment
Figure 7: Bolts size.
Figure 8: Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester
Figure 9: Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester gauge meter
Figure 10: Witnesses for the pull-out test.
Figure 11 &12: Test Point 1.
Figure 13 &14: Test Point 2
Figure 15 &16: Test Point 3
Figure 17: Test Point 4
Figure 18: Test Point 5
Figure 19: Test Point 6
Figure 20: Test Point 7
Figure 21: Site Testing Record Data.
Figure 22: Calibration Result.
Figure 23,24,25, & 26: Official test report.

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Supervisor’s Academic Qualifications
Table 2: Supervisor’s Working Experience
Table 3: Supervisor’s list of projects

LIST OF APPENDICES
Figure 1: Site visit at the top of Tower Block, Wisma Sumber Alam.
Figure 2: Last day at Building Management Section, Wisma Sumber Alam.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My heartfelt gratitude goes to the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation

(STIDC) for providing me with the opportunity to complete my industrial training at this
agency for an eight-week period. Staff played a significant role and worked very hard
during the practical period.
The special thanks go to my helpful supervisor, Mr. Mohd. Rapiz bin Barahim. The
supervision and support that he gave truly help the progression of the internship program.
Not to forget, great appreciation goes to the rest of the Building Management Section,
STIDC’s staff that help me from time to time during the internship.
The contribution of the Faculty of Civil Engineering at UiTM is greatly appreciated. My
sincerely gratitude goes to Mr. Mohd Izzat bin Joohari, Industrial Training Coordinator of
the Faculty of Civil Engineering at UiTM Pulau Pinang, who oversees this internship
training. Not to acknowledge my other lecturers, that are always encouraging and
motivating me to complete this internship.
Lastly, to my family and friends that also give me strength and guide to continue my
journey as a trainee and complete my internship. Thank you to all of you that involve
directly or indirectly throughout this industrial training.

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 SUMMARY

The goal of industrial training is to educate students about the real world of engineering
and to prepare students for employment. All Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil
(Infrastructure) students must complete at least 8 weeks of industry training. The
industrial training will last only eight weeks, beginning on 16th August and ending on 10th
October 2021. During the industrial training at Sarawak Timber Industry Development
Corporation (STIDC), I have been assigned at Building Management Section (BMS). This
section is responsible in planning, implementing, managing, and supervising operation,
repair and maintenance works for Tower and Podium Block with external and internal
structures, fixtures and fittings and cleaning services.
Other than that, maintenance of mechanical and electrical system or equipment such as
vertical transportation (lift) system, air conditioning, and mechanical ventilation (ACMV)
system, fire protection and prevention system, public address system, sewerage system,
domestic water supply system, drainage system, lightning protection system, power
supply system, and others.
Next, maintenance of ground, landscaping and nursery including pest control services.
Lastly, apart from providing maintenance services, BMS is also involved in renovation,
upgrading and refurbishment works at for STIDC. In addition, I was guided throughout
this industrial training and was exposed with the ongoing projects at Wisma Sumber Alam
which are, The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Air-
Conditioning System (Phase 1) at Tower Block, and The Proposed New External Façade
Treatment, (Package 1) & The Proposed Refurbishment of Main Entrance Drop-Off Lobby
and Associated Works to Wisma Sumber Alam Complex, Kuching, Sarawak (Package 2).
Apart from that, I was assigned to prepare quotation documents for The Proposed
Upgrading of Existing Toilet and Pantry at 10th Floor, Tower Block Wisma Sumber Alam,
Petra Jaya Kuching. The existing toilet will have a major renovation works where all the
existing properties or material are dismantled and upgraded to ensure the restroom is
convenient, more user-friendly and to maintains the sustainability. Throughout the whole
process in preparing the quotation documents, I am exposed to the sources of reference
for the specifications and rates which are divided in few sources such as Schedule of
Rates for Building Works in Sarawak 2020 (SOR), market prices and previous Bill of
Quantities documents. I can conclude that the quantities can easily calculate based on
the drawings and specifications. The rates would, however, vary depending on the cost
of construction materials, labour, and the working environment.
In other respect, I was being able to assist Inspection on The Proposed Dismantle, Supply
and Installation of New Hot Dipped Galvanized Pressed Steel Water Tank At 11TH Floor,
Tower Block. Moreover, I was able to participate with site inspection and discussion with
local authority, DBKU, lead consultant (DDR Architect) and STIDC Representative for
Temporary VIP Parking at Wisma Sumber Alam. As I was exposed to lot of inspections

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process, I was able to witness the problems occurs at the inspected sites and was able
to know the method that are needed to solve arises issues at the sites.

I believed an organization that is perceived to act ethically by employees can realize

positive benefits and improved business outcomes. The perception of ethical behaviour
can increase employee performance, job satisfaction, organizational commitment, trust,
and organizational citizenship behaviours. During my industrial training, I have been
exposed to positive working environment includes mutual respect, empathy, and
understanding among co-workers which are a great experienced surrounded by
supportive colleagues. Sum it up, I enjoyed my training and was able to gain a spectrum
of knowledge throughout my industrial training.

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 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT

Industrial Training employment period is specified in eight weeks, which started from
16th August 2021 until 08th October 2021. In Sarawak Timber Industry Development
Corporation (STIDC), I am placed in Building Management Section. The working
hour of this department is 8.00 am until 5.00 pm.

1.2 DETAILS OF JOB LOCATION

Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC)

Wisma Sumber Alam,
Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya, 93050 Kuching,
P.O. Box 194, 93702 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia.

Tel: 082-473 000

Fax: 082-442 691
E-mail: stidc@pusaka.gov.my
Website: www.sarawaktimber.gov.my

Figure 1: STIDC location map.

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 1.3 DETAILS OF SUPERVISOR

Name : Mohd, Rapiz Bin Barahim

Position : Building Management Manager
Staff status : Permanent worker

Academic Qualifications:

No. Qualification Specialization Year awarded Institution Name

1. Bachelor’s degree Civil Engineering 2007 Universiti Malaysia
Sarawak
(UNIMAS)
2. Master’s in science Project Management 2019 Curtin University
Malaysia

Table 1: Supervisor’s Academic Qualifications

Working Experience:

No. Company Name Position Service Service

commencement completion date
date
1. Faber Medi Serve Sdn. Facility Head March 2008 February 2012
Bhd. Engineering
2. Sarawak Timber Industry Building March 2012 Present
Development Management
Corporation Manager

Table 2: Supervisor’s Working Experience

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The following is a list of projects that have been implemented:

No. Project Year of the

project
1. The proposed Training Room & Hallway Renovation at 19th
Floor, Tower Block, Wisma Sumber Alam.
2. The proposed Upgrading of Existing washroom at 1st floor
Tower Block, Wisma Sumber Alam. 2016
3. The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of
One Unit 125-Ton TRUWATER Cooling Tower.
4. Penukaran Tangki Simpanan Air Domestik Blok Menara,
Wisma Sumber Alam.
5. Cadangan Menaiktaraf Bilik Air Tingkat M, 10, 18, 19, Blok
Menara, Wisma Sumber Alam. 2017
6. Supply Delivery and Installation, Testing & Commissioning of
Air-Conditioning System (Phase 1) at Podium Block, Wisma
Sumber Alam.
7. Penukaran Tangki Simpanan Air Domestik Blok Menara,
Wisma Sumber Alam.
8. Cadangan Menaiktaraf Sistem Penghawa Dingin Berpusat,
Blok Menara.
9. Cadangan Membina Laluan Pejalan Kaki Berbumbung di
tempat letak motosikal, Blok Podium. 2018
10. Cadangan Menaiktaraf Bilik Air Tingkat G, 4, 10, Blok Menara,
Wisma Sumber Alam.
11. Cadangan Menaiktaraf Penthouse Tingkat 17, Blok Menara,
Wisma Sumber Alam.
12. Penukaran Tangki Simpanan Air Domestik Blok Podium,
Wisma Sumber Alam.
14. Proposed upgrading of 16000 Amp ‘Incoming Main
Switchboard (MSB)’ di Aras Basement, Blok Menara, Wisma
Sumber Alam.
15. Menaiktaraf Sistem Penghawa Dingin Berpusat, Blok Menara,
Wisma Sumber Alam. 2019
16. Proposed Refurbishment of Main Entrance and Lobby, Wisma
Sumber Alam.
17. Proposed New External Facade Treatment and Refurbishment
to Existing 22 Storey Building and 3 Storey Podium Block.
18. Cadangan Penukaran 6-unit Lif di Blok Menara, Wisma
Sumber Alam.

Table 3: Supervisor’s list of projects

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 CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND OF THE COMPANY

Figure 2: STIDC’s Logo

2.1 Company Profile

Company Background
The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), also known as
PUSAKA, was founded in June 1973 by the Perbadanan Kemajuan Perusahaan
Kayu Sarawak Ordinance 1973. It was formed in response to a recommendation
from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which
conducted a comprehensive forest inventory in the state from 1968 to 1972.

2.2 Vision and Mission

Vision
Spearheading the Advancement of Timber Industry.

Mission
We strive to regulate and facilitate the advancement of an innovative timber
industry.

2.3 The Objectives

• To formulate new policies and strategies to promote and develop the timber
industry.
• To develop efficient and economical utilization of the forest resources.
• To create new concepts and strategies in the timber industry so as to ensure
that benefits from the harvesting of the state’s forest resources will be
shared holistically.
• To enable the State Government to coordinate and implement the overall
timber industry development strategies through private sector involvement
to encourage new industry.

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2.4 The Functions
• Control and co-ordinate the manufacturing standards and trade practices of
timber industries.
• Make recommendations to the Government as to the methods and policies to
be adopted to facilitate the advancement of existing timber industry.
• Encourage effective utilisation of timber with emphasis on product
diversification and quality control.
• Promote and facilitate the development of the timber industry and to assist any
person engaged in the production and marketing of timber products.
• Provide technical advisory services for the purpose of assisting in the
development of existing timber industry and in the establishment of new
industries.
• Provide training in various aspects of timber industry operations.

2.5 List of Sections

I. Registration Division
II. Industrial Planning & Licensing Division
III. Integrity Division
IV. Administration Division
V. Finance & Investment Division
VI. Project & Engineering Division
VII. Resource Planning Division
VIII. Trade Control Division
IX. Enforcement Division
X. Research and Development Division
XI. Internal Audit Division
XII. Risk Management Division
XIII. Human Resource Planning & Development (HRPD) Section
XIV. Trade Development Section
XV. Industrial Training Section
XVI. Entrepreneur Development Section
XVII. Legal & Secretarial Section
XVIII. Corporate Affairs Section

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2.6 Company Organisational Chart

Figure 3: STIDC’s Organisational Chart.

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2.7 Building Management Section Organisational Chart

Figure 4: Building Management Section Organisational Chart.

2.8 Current List of Project

I. The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Air-

Conditioning System (Phase 1) at Tower Block, Wisma Sumber Alam, Petra
Jaya, Kuching.
II. The Proposed Upgrading and Improvement of Existing Six (6) Units of Lift
at Wisma Sumber Alam, Kuching, Sarawak.
III. The Proposed New External Façade Treatment, Wisma Sumber Alam
Kuching, Sarawak (Package 1) & The Proposed Refurbishment of Main
Entrance Drop-Off Lobby and Associated Works to Wisma Sumber Alam
Complex, Kuching, Sarawak (Package 2).

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 CHAPTER 3: TECHNICAL REPORT

3.1 Introduction

This chapter will explain about the Structural stability testing to existing Sarawak
Timber Industry Development Corporation, Wisma Sumber Alam reinforced
concrete wall and column with 75mm diameter coring test and Pull-Out Test for
Fischer FIS a Rod M10 X 130 HDG and Fischer FIS EM 390S. The details and
journey related to the test process during the project will be elaborate.

3.2 Task Detail

During the employment, I have been assigned to obtain more information

regarding the site test that are needed to carry out for The Proposed New External
Façade Treatment, Wisma Sumber Alam Kuching, Sarawak. The purpose of
conducting site test may be either as an investigative test to establish the suitability
of fixing and/or admissible resistance in a particular base material which is
provided as part of the product submission for consultant approval. Besides that,
site test is conducted as a proof test to confirm the Manufacturer’s Design
Resistance which is performed on request by consultants or their representative
as well as the contractor. Lastly, site test is provided as a validation test to validate
installation of fixings which is usually proposed by the consultants to validate the
quality of work by installers or contractor. The site test that are conducted for this
project are Pull-Out Test for Fischer FIS a Rod M10 X 130 HDG and Fischer FIS
EM 390S.

3.3 Introduction to the Pull-Out Test

• Objective
The purpose of this site testing to verify whether those installed Fischer FIS A rod
and Fischer FIS EM 390s is able to achieve the load of 10kN as per set.

• Guidelines
1. Pull-out test result should meet the minimum recommended resistance as
published in Fischer Technical Manual.
2. The load-measuring gauge should be accurate to within 10% of the readings. This
equipment should be recalibrated annually/bi-annually, by a laboratory with load
measuring equipment whose calibration is traceable to national standards such as
Sirim.
3. The consulting engineer requesting the tests should decide the number of tests
required, however, the following guidelines may be used as reference:

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 1. For Ultimate Resistance and derivation of Recommended Resistance in establishing
suitability of the fixing in a particular base material at least 3-5 tests should be carried
out.
2. For investigation test (mockup) and validation test, number of tests is dependent on
consultants / contractor’s requirements.

• Element of Fastening Tested

Fischer FIS EM 390S and Fischer FIS A Rod m10 X 130 mm HDG with effective
embedment depth of 80 mm to 110 mm.

• Testing equipment
Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment

Testing will be conducted using a Fischer Hydrajaws 2000/C Pull Off Tester. The
equipment is illustrated in the diagram below. The setup of the tester can be
vertical, horizontal or at an angle depending on site condition. The analog display
is used to monitor the loading during the test.

25kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment

Figure 5: 25kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment

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 50kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment

Figure 6: 50kN Hydrajaws 2000 Pull Off Testing Equipment

General Testing Procedure:

General guideline of operating Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester may be different
depending on site condition & type of anchor to be tested.
1. Surface of the surrounding anchor to be tested should be even and clear of
obstructions to allow fixing of load spreading bridge.
2. Tighten up the specific size bolt adapter based on size of anchor to be tested.

Figure 7: Bolts size.

3. Setting up Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester on the anchor and ensure load
spreading bridge is in levelled conditions based on bubble level by manually adjust
the adjustable legs.

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 Figure 8: Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester

4. Ensure all locking nuts on load spreading bridge had been tightened accordingly.
5. Install the load gauge meter.
6. Before starting the test, adjust the red pointer on the load gauge meter reading to
zero.

Figure 9: Fischer Hydrajaws Pull Off Tester gauge meter

7. Increase the loading by manually turning the load screw clockwise gradually,
observe any falling back of the gauge pointer which would indicate movement and
possible failure of anchor. The red pointer indicates the highest load achieved.
8. Release the load on the fastener by turning the operation handle anti-clockwise
and allowing the test jaw to return to the original position.
9. Maximum pull out load capacity dependent on model listed below:
• Model 2000: 25kN maximum capacity
• Model 2050: 50kN maximum capacity

At high test load, the tested anchor will undergo stress relaxation which cause minor
decrease in load value (1-2kN depending on size of anchor) and eventually stabilized
within 2-5 minutes, which is normal and does not consider as failure of anchor. If this
happens, simply retighten the load screw to the desire test load.

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Safety And Precaution
1. Testing specialist/engineer compulsory to conduct safety briefing, alert all parties
about the potential risk/danger while conducting site pull out test, the do and the
don’t onsite during testing and highlighting the importance of site safety.
2. All parties involved in site testing are required to follow the approved testing
method statement accordingly. Only proper testing accessories from
supplier/testing company are allowed to be used.
3. In the event of encountering out-of-the-norm situation or non-compliance testing
accessories (due to non-Fischer products being used), testing specialist/engineer
is to notify consultant/façade inspector and both parties are to notify his/her
immediately superior/manager for necessary next step. If such condition/situation
may lead to safety risk, safety officer needs to be notified. Final decision made
should be based on safety as priority ensuring safety of all personals involved in
testing.
4. Proper PPE is in accordance with safety guideline/regulation as implemented by
project site should be followed at all the time.
5. For working at height, all personals need to wear proper safety harness in
accordance with safety guideline/regulation as implemented by project site.
6. Safety officer/ personal should always attend and present throughout the whole
testing in accordance with safety procedure implemented by project site.
7. Location of testing should be properly accessible with safe passageway and
without obstruction.
8. When working at height, proper scaffolding required to be erected by qualified
personal with valid safety tag certified by safety officer/ in-charged personal before
testing specialist/engineers and witnesses are allowed to proceed with site pull out
testing.
9. When sky lift/gondola is to be used to carry out the testing work, such equipment
is to be approved and certified by qualified personal only and the capacity of such
sky lift/gondola is allowed to carry minimum 2 personals with testing equipment
onboard.
10. When carry out site pull out test, it is prohibited to stand in front of the testing
equipment (in the line of trajectory) especially when the testing point is overhead
and, on the wall, (horizontal position) or at any location where potential failure of
test point may result in falling off testing equipment which may cause injury to the
testing specialist/engineer himself and others witnesses.
11. Whenever possible, testing equipment is to be properly secured with rope in the
situation where failure of test points may result in falling of testing equipment. This
is to minimize the risk of injury to others.

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3.4 Test Report

1. After each test, a test report is produced to record the details and a total of two
certified copies will be submitted.
2. Test report will include testing site details, personnel involvement, product
information

The first Pull-Out Test for Fischer FIS a Rod M10 X 130 HDG and Fischer FIS EM
390S was carried out at Wisma Sumber Alam Building, Kuching, Sarawak on 10 th
December 2019. The test was conducted by Mr. Terence (Fischer Representative)
and witnessed by Mr. Su, Mr. Mohd. Rapiz, Mr. Roshidi, Mr.Jaya, Mr. Zamahari
and Mr. M. Murfaza. The second test was held on 3rd September 2021

Figure 10: Witnesses for the pull-out test.

Testing locations:

• Test Point No.1

Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 11 &12: Test Point 1.

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• Test Point No.2
Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 13 &14: Test Point 2

• Test Point No.3

Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 15 &16: Test Point 3

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• Test Point No.4
Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 17: Test Point 4

• Test Point No.5

Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 18: Test Point 5

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• Test Point No.6
Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 19: Test Point 6

• Test Point No.7

Load is maintained: 1-2 minute with satisfactory.

Figure 20: Test Point 7

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• Site Testing Record Data Sheet.

Figure 21: Site Testing Record Data.

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• Certificate of Calibration

Figure 22: Calibration Result.

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• Official Test Report

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Figure 23,24,25, & 26: Official test report.

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Summarization of Structural Stability Testing for The Proposed Refurbishment of
Wisma Sumber Alam, Kuching, Sarawak.

1) Coring Test.
Coring test was caried out at four different locations at the reinforced concrete
structure frame and the cores were sent to Watima Testing Sdn. Bhd. Laboratory
for compressive strength testing. The estimated in-situ cube strength (N/mm2)
derived from the test are 46.1, 53.7,56.5 and w2.7 with an average of 49.75 N/mm2,
which is way above the designed strength of 35 N/mm2 as normally adopted in our
structural design. This shows that the building structural integrity is still intact.

2) Pull Out Test.

This test was carried out to verify whether Fischer FIS A rod and Fischer FIS EM
390s that are going to be installed for this project are able to achieve the load of
10kN as per design. Five tests with applied load of 13kN were conducted on
reinforced concrete surface whilst 3 test with 12kN load were applied on brick wall
at different locations. The result showed all the test passes the 10kN design load
for the intended purposes. From the results of the test and site inspection, there is
no problem regard to the structural integrity of existing building of Wisma Sumber
Alam and The Proposed New External Façade Treatment, Wisma Sumber Alam
Kuching, Sarawak (Package 1) & The Proposed Refurbishment of Main Entrance
Drop-Off Lobby and Associated Works to Wisma Sumber Alam Complex, Kuching,
Sarawak (Package 2) shall be proceeded.

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 CHAPTER 4: DISCUSSION & RECOMMENDATION

4.1 Safety Issue:

Workplace safety is a topic that is vital for all businesses, but few others face the perils
that construction workers encounter. Over 3000 construction workers were killed in
2019 alone, according to OSHA. Even though construction workers account for only
about 8% of the total workforce, the construction industry accounted for 20% of all
deaths in the private sector.
There is no doubt that construction safety has improved by leaps and bounds over the
last decade, but there is still a significant number of these types of fatalities in the
construction space that could have been avoided through proper safety training or the
use of proper equipment. Falls consistently account for over a third of construction
industry deaths each year. Falls are frequently caused by unstable working surfaces,
a failure to use or misuse of fall prevention equipment, and the unsafe use of ladders
and scaffolding. To ensure the safety of everyone participating in the construction
business, safety and health management systems must be prioritised.

4.2 Safety recommendation:

All construction site in Malaysia must followed Occupational Safety and Health Act
1994 (Act 514), the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 (Act 139), and all the
regulations made there under. The Department of Occupational Safety and Health
(DOSH) and other government agencies have regulations that lay down the legal
requirements to ensure the safety and health of not only the workers at the place of
work but also the public as well. There was only one Site Safety Supervisor (3s) that
also play role as Project Manager. 3s is a person who registered under provision of
regulation 6(1), Occupational Safety and Health (Safety and Health Officer)
Regulations 1997, that responsible for the safety at the site.
In order to reduce safety issues in construction sites, workers must understand the
hazards and risks they face on the job site in order to perform safely. Due to the
obvious construction industry's transient workforce, certain workers may not always
be as familiar with the work being done or the hazards involved. Moreover, when
undertaking any project, all involved need a comprehensive understanding of the work
to be performed, any requirements that work must meet and who is responsible for
what tasks. These gains added importance in the construction industry, since many
sites have contractors from multiple employers working side by side, and often dozens
of workers performing different tasks for various periods of time.
Lastly, Personal protection equipment (PPE) can be employed as a first line of
defence at construction sites in some situations to safeguard workers from harm.
These approaches provide the most hazard mitigation to safeguard workers and, as

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a result, should be used before advancing down the hierarchy to personal protective
equipment (PPE).

4.3 Sustainable issue:

Sustainable development is a development that meets the needs of the present

without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs in
contact of engineering, sustainable development focusing on the energy usage and
post-process. Construction waste is the wastes that unused from construction
activities, such as preconstruction, construction, and post-construction. All the
construction waste was generated by human activities will contribute to environmental
problems. (Rahim et al., 2017). Construction waste is one of the critical factors of
improper planning management during the construction phase. The impacts of
construction waste will extend to the lives of current and future generations. A recent
study on the development of squandering impacts found that environmental corruption,
the decimation of the biological system, and risks to general well-being are caused by
lousy waste management as far as transfers and waste management are concerned.
Overall sustainability in environment for this project was following the regulation from
the (Department of Environment) DOE.

4.4 Sustainable recommendation:

There are numerous opportunities for the beneficial reduction and recovery of
materials that would otherwise be disposed of as waste. Construction industry
professionals and building owners can both educate and be educated on issues such
as beneficial reuse, effective waste identification and separation strategies, and
economically viable means of promoting environmentally and socially appropriate
methods of reducing total waste disposed. Organizations and governments can take
on stewardship responsibilities for the orderly, reasonable, and effective disposal of
construction waste, raising public and industry awareness of disposal issues, and
providing stable business-friendly environments for waste collection, processing, and
repurposing. Businesses can add value by reusing waste in manufacturing processes,
promoting, and seeking opportunities for incorporating recycled materials into
products, and prioritising waste reduction on construction sites through efficient jobsite
practises.

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 CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION

During eight weeks of Industrial Training at Sarawak Timber Industry Development

Corporation, there were many knowledges and experience I have gained. The most
interesting experience was being able to be involve in site inspection for ongoing project
at Wisma Sumber Alam. Through this experience I finally gained confidence in
communication skills during discussion and dealing with other parties in the construction
industry. Moreover, I was able to gain knowledge in document tendering process, which
is not described in detail during class session, but I managed to prepare for the document
tender during my industrial training. I would like to express my gratitude for knowledges
that are given by my supervisor and other employees which are incredibly important to
the success of this industry training.

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 REFERENCES

1. Construction Waste Management. Retrieved from

https://www.wbdg.org/resources/construction-waste-management
2. Pull out testing. Retrieved from https://www.pullouttestinguk.co.uk/pull-out-testing
3. Sustainable Construction. Retrieved from
https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/sustainable-construction
4. Guidelines for Public Safety and Health at Construction Sites (2007)

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 APPENDICES

Figure 1: Site visit at the top of Tower Block, Wisma Sumber Alam.

Figure 2: Last day at Building Management Section, Wisma Sumber Alam.

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