International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)
Improving Workplace Safety in Healthcare: An Analysis of Lost Time Injuries in a Tertiary Institution
Published December 9, 2025 • Vol. 9, Issue 11, pp. 3998–4009Open Access
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100309
Abstract
This study examined the causes, patterns, and consequences of lost time injuries (LTIs) among healthcare workers in a tertiary care institution in Kuala Lumpur. A quantitative cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected from 274 respondents through a structured online questionnaire. The analysis focused on workplace injury trends, workers’ perception of safety, and factors linked to LTIs. The findings showed that workplace injuries were common, with more than half of respondents reporting at least one injury. Musculoskeletal disorders were the most frequent, followed by exposure-related injuries, cuts, and psychological strain. Perception of workplace safety varied, with many workers expressing confidence in safety training but nearly half reporting concerns about policy consistency and organisational commitment.
Keywords: Lost time injury, healthcare workers, workplace safety, Musculoskeletal disorders
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6186 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 9, Issue 11 |
| Pages | 3998–4009 |
| Publication date | December 9, 2025 |
| DOI | 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100309 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Zuraida Jorkasi, Fiona Anak Lawing, Kamariah Hussein, Rozila Ibrahim, Zaimatul Ruhaizah Kamarazaman, Nooraini Jamal, & Anis Munirah Elias (2025). Improving Workplace Safety in Healthcare: An Analysis of Lost Time Injuries in a Tertiary Institution. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 9(11), 3998-4009. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100309
BibTeX
@article{Zuraida2025,
title = {Improving Workplace Safety in Healthcare: An Analysis of Lost Time Injuries in a Tertiary Institution},
author = {Zuraida Jorkasi and Fiona Anak Lawing and Kamariah Hussein and Rozila Ibrahim and Zaimatul Ruhaizah Kamarazaman and Nooraini Jamal and Anis Munirah Elias},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {3998--4009},
year = {2025},
doi = {10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100309},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}