CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

Assignment
DCC40132 – PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
LECTURER PROGRAMME DKA
SESSION CLASS DKA4
NAME REG. NO. A
IYLIA INSYIRAH BINTI MOHD KHAIRUL 17DKA20F1018
RIZAL
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
CLO1 Apply correctly the fundamental engineering C3, PLO1 DK3 – Engineering Fundamentals
concepts of project management DK4 – Specialist Knowledge
DP1 - Depth of knowledge required
DP4 – Familiarity of Issues
DP5 – Extensive Applicable Codes
CLO3 Perform efficient management of time and A2,
resources in civil engineering field PLO 11 None

INSTRUCTION: Answer All Questions

QUESTION 1
On 21th August 2021, falling debris has trapped a construction worker at a site in Ara
Damansara as Figure 1. According to a report by the operations commander, a 32-year-old
Bangladeshi excavator operator, was hit by a falling stone wall. The victim is unconscious
and efforts are underway to rescue him with the use of a crane.

Figure1: Accident at a site in Ara Damansara

 Based on the statement, an accident can be avoided if the safety precaution implemented
thoroughly.

a. Explain safety management regulations in construction industry.

Construction sites are place of dynamic activities where workers engage in 10 marks
many activities that may expose them to a variety of safety hazards such as (CLO1, C3)
falling objects,workingfrom rooftops or scaffolding,exposure to heavy
construction equipment or the use of temporary electrical circuits while
operating electrical equipment and machinery in damp locations Through
implementation of safe work practices training,and compliance with federal
state and local regulatory requirements, the workplace safety program aims
to identify.control or eliminateconstruction-related hazards.

PLANNING FOR SAFETY

- Every construction organizations should develop a performance oriented

safety program. A safety management procedure is including information
about personnel protection equipments(PPE),hazardous substances in site,use
of power equipments,safety practices,safety policies,emergency procedures
in site,responsibilities of workers etc should be made. This safetydocument
should be made available to all the workers in the construction site.

TRAINING FOR SAFETY

- In sites proper training about safety should be provided for workers.It is a

major component of safety management.workers should be made aware
about different hazards that can occur in sites and control of those
hazards.By this training the workers should be able to handle any emergency
situations of safety in sites without panic and also they should understand the
relevance of safety. practices in sites.

MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST

- First aid and medical facilities should be made readily available in sites
according to the size of site and number of workers in the site.The employer
must be responsible for this and should ensure the availability of medicines
and first aids in the sites.

SAFETY POLICY BY MANAGEMENT

- The safety policy of the management is very relevant in maintaining

workplace safety Apart from the safety plans and training programs,the
management must ensure that the workers are following the safety standards
in the site.Regular safety inspections must be conducted by the management
in the sites.

b. Identify the FIVE (5) factor were contributed the stone wall fall.

10 marks
(CLO1, C3)
c. Discuss the importance of implantation ISO 9001 in the construction industry base on
the above situation.
 15 marks
(CLO3, A2)

Prepared by: Checked by: Verified by:

………………………………… ……………………………… ………………………………

(Noor Aziyah Binti Said) ( ) ( )
Lecturer Head of Discipline Head of Department, Head
of Programme