Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) in Construction: A Comparative Study of Four Sumatra Sites

Authors

  • Herlina J. EL- Matury Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, 20355, Indonesia
  • Nabila Syahlan Master Program of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, 16424, Indonesia; Undergraduate Program of Law Science, Faculty of Law, Social, and Political Science, Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia
  • Mohd Rafee B. Baharuddin 4 Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
  • Evfy Septriani BR Ginting Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, 20355, Indonesia
  • Inggrianingsi Inggrianingsi Faculty of Public Health, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, 20355, Indonesia
  • Saiful Batubara Faculty of Medicine, Institut Kesehatan Deli Husada Deli Tua, Deli Serdang, Sumatera Utara, 20355, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25311/keskom.Vol11.Iss3.2305

Abstract

The Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSH-MS) is a critical framework for promoting safe working environments, particularly within infrastructure construction projects characterized by high risk and extensive labor involvement. Despite its regulatory importance, OSH-MS implementation remains inconsistent across projects, influenced by managerial capacity, technical complexity, and contextual factors. This descriptive quantitative study evaluated the implementation of OSH-MS in four infrastructure projects: the LS Dam Project, the KAPB Toll Bridge Project, the Old Town (Kesawan) Project, and the Waste Drainage Project. The assessment was based on five OSH-MS principles policy establishment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and performance review supported by twelve operational elements. Data were collected using structured checklists and compliance scoring, analyzed descriptively, and presented through tables and charts. The Old Town Project (93%) and KAPB Toll Bridge Project (87%) demonstrated strong OSH-MS implementation, classified as “good,” while the LS Dam (71%) and Waste Drainage (73%) projects exhibited moderate compliance, categorized as “fair.” Weaknesses were primarily found in document control, inspection procedures, and performance monitoring, particularly in larger, multi-contractor projects. The findings reveal uneven OSH-MS maturity across projects, emphasizing the need for stronger national and local policy enforcement, routine audits, and continuous workforce training. Consistent implementation of OSH-MS not only enhances safety and project efficiency but also supports worker health and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth.

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J. EL- Matury H, Syahlan N, Baharuddin MRB, Ginting ESB, Inggrianingsi I, Batubara S. Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS) in Construction: A Comparative Study of Four Sumatra Sites . J Keskom [Internet]. 2025 Nov. 30 [cited 2025 Dec. 8];11(3):512-25. Available from: https://jurnal.htp.ac.id/index.php/keskom/article/view/2305

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