Company should take steps to restore public confidence 22 SEPTEMBER 2014 @ 00 AM THE decision by MRT Corporation t reveal the findings of its investigations on the fatal accident involving three Bangladeshi worke at its Kota Damansara worksite on Aug 18 is most laudable. Making the report public is in line with transparency, as this is a matter of public interest concening safety at all MRT worksites. The investigation found that the "lack of shims had resulted in the span having limited instabili and when parapets were installed on one side of the viaduct, it resulted in the viaduct deck spi to topple". The report also revealed a number of other factors, such as "failure to identify risks and implen mitigation measures, failure to provide a comprehensive inspection, failure to communicate ris between various parties involved in the works and poor sub-contractor management". It was reported that MRT Corp had also identified the personnel, the main contractor and their sub-contractors responsible for the accident. While it is noteworthy for MRT Corp to take steps to deal with those responsible for the fatal incident, it is imperative for the authority concerned to take legal action against the culprits as It is necessary to institute legal proceedings against those responsible, to convey a clear message that those who flout the law must be made to pay for their negligence and failure to a safely and responsibly. Meanwhile, MRT Corp should now reinforce all safety aspects of their worksites. It should also mount a major exercise to restore public confidence in the safety of its operations and construction activities. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Kuala Lumpur Based on the article above, discuss four (4) root causes of incidents that contributed to this unexpected incident.
Company should take steps to restore public confidence 22 SEPTEMBER 2014 @ 00 AM THE decision by MRT Corporation t reveal the findings of its investigations on the fatal accident involving three Bangladeshi worke at its Kota Damansara worksite on Aug 18 is most laudable. Making the report public is in line with transparency, as this is a matter of public interest concening safety at all MRT worksites. The investigation found that the "lack of shims had resulted in the span having limited instabili and when parapets were installed on one side of the viaduct, it resulted in the viaduct deck spi to topple". The report also revealed a number of other factors, such as "failure to identify risks and implen mitigation measures, failure to provide a comprehensive inspection, failure to communicate ris between various parties involved in the works and poor sub-contractor management". It was reported that MRT Corp had also identified the personnel, the main contractor and their sub-contractors responsible for the accident. While it is noteworthy for MRT Corp to take steps to deal with those responsible for the fatal incident, it is imperative for the authority concerned to take legal action against the culprits as It is necessary to institute legal proceedings against those responsible, to convey a clear message that those who flout the law must be made to pay for their negligence and failure to a safely and responsibly. Meanwhile, MRT Corp should now reinforce all safety aspects of their worksites. It should also mount a major exercise to restore public confidence in the safety of its operations and construction activities. Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, Kuala Lumpur Based on the article above, discuss four (4) root causes of incidents that contributed to this unexpected incident.
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Transcribed Image Text:Company should take steps to restore
public confidence
22 SEPTEMBER 2014 @ 808 AM
THE decision by MRT Corporation t
reveal the findings of its investigations on the fatal accident involving three Bangladeshi worke
at its Kota Damansara worksite on Aug 18 is most laudable.
Making the report public is in line with transparency, as this is a matter of public interest
conceming safety at all MRT worksites.
The investigation found that the "lack of shims had resulted in the span having limited instabili
and when parapets were installed on one side of the viaduct, it resulted in the viaduct deck spi
to topple".
The report also revealed a number of other factors, such as "failure to identify risks and implen
mitigation measures, failure to provide a comprehensive inspection, failure to communicate ris
between various parties involved in the works and poor sub-contractor management".
It was reported that MRT Corp had also identified the personnel, the main contractor and their
sub-contractors responsible for the accident.
While it is noteworthy for MRT Corp to take steps to deal with those responsible for the fatal
incident, it is imperative for the authority concerned to take legal action against the culprits as
It is necessary to institute legal proceedings against those responsible, to convey a clear
message that those who flout the law must be made to pay for their negligence and failure to a
safely and responsibly.
Meanwhile, MRT Corp should now reinforce all safety aspects of their worksites. It should also
mount a major exercise to restore public confidence in the safety of its operations and
construction activities.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye,Kuala Lumpur
Based on the article above, discuss four (4) root causes of incidents
that contributed to this unexpected incident.
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