34E. Duty of person who manages or controls construction site

Any person having the right and power to manage or control any construction site shall have the duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the construction site and the means of entering and leaving such construction site are safe and not harmful to health.

The duty under subsection (1) shall apply only in relation to matters over which the person has the right and power to manage or control.

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.”.