Data from the research on human factor in contributing to occupational accidents

Human factor in contributing to occupational accidents in the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) construction industry in Malaysia. Based on earlier studies, it can be concluded that the factors affecting occupational accidents can be divided into five factors namely human (worker); workplace; materials and equipment; management; and environmental influences. Human factor is the major contributor to overall occupational accidents in the construction sites compared to other factors. Human factor can be divided into four main aspects namely attitude; dangerous behaviour; human physical and physiological; and competency