Year: 2019

Active Voice Vs. Passive Voice: Effects of Instruction Command of Machine’s Video Tutorial on Learning Performance

Active Voice Vs. Passive Voice: Effects of Instruction Command of Machine’s Video Tutorial on Learning Performance
Ahmad Ridzuan MOHD ZUBER1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 99 – 105   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Video tutorial is one of the best media for teaching and learning. It can be applied in numerous fields of studies such as medical, computer sciences, as well as an engineering field as to give an instruction on how to use appliances, devices, or systems. The use of video tutorial captions, the voice of command of instruction, the quality of the video and the system used are among the contributing factors for the success or failure of a video tutorial. However, it is unknown if the type of voice of command may aid in improving the learning performance of video tutorial of engineering machinery. 

The objectives of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of active and passive voice as the command of instruction on the machine’s video tutorial on learning performance of the video tutorial; and (ii) to evaluate the effect of active and passive voice as the command of instruction on the safety, equipment, and procedure part of machine’s video tutorial on learning performance of the video tutorial. Sixteen participants were recruited and randomly assigned into two different groups, namely Active and Passive. The Active group and Passive group were stimulated with four video tutorials that used an active voice and passive voice respectively. After the video tutorial, a participant was assessed with a quiz that covered the content of the tutorials. 

The finding shows that there is a significant difference in the learning performance for Active group (M=33.687, SD=3.891) and Passive group (M=24.625, SD=6.507) conditions; t (8) = 3.381, p = 0.004. In the safety and procedure part of the video tutorial, the findings also show a significant difference. In safety criteria; Active group (M=2.156, SD=0.376) and Passive group (M=1.234, SD=0.618) conditions; t (8) = 3.605, p = 0.003. In procedure criteria, Active group (M=4.234, SD=0.528) and Passive group (M=3.016, SD=1.095) conditions; t (8) = 2.836, p = 0.018. While for the equipment criteria, there is no significant different in the scores for Active group (M=2.031, SD=0.485) and Passive group (M=1.906, SD=0.400) conditions; t (8) = 0.562, p = 0.583. The results from this study provide additional information regarding the use of active voice in command of instruction for video tutorial is better in improving learning performance in general, particularly for engineering machinery. 

Keywords

Active Voice, Passive Voice, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Kansei Ergonomics Approach Towards Automotive Head-Up Display Control Panel Design

Kansei Ergonomics Approach Towards Automotive Head-Up Display Control Panel Design
Muhammad Shah Afendy MOHD AMIR1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 84 – 91   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Head-up Displays (HUD) is a new technology available in the automotive industry. Basically, this technology used to project a piece of important information required by the drivers towards the windshield of the vehicle. Due to the fact that the HUD system is still new in the market, so its mechanism, function, and interface design still can be improved by adding some values to the system. In this study, the focus is more on the improvement of the HUD control panel design to minimize the design complexity as well as to reduce the distraction of the drivers while driving. Nowadays, the application of the Kansei Ergonomics is growing rapidly due to many researchers and product designer are attracted to explore and trying to relate the Ergonomics concept into the Kansei Engineering concept in order to optimize the design that can fit to the human and their preferences. The study is started by identifying the suitable design properties and Kansei Ergonomics concept words that related to the HUD system. Eighteen design properties and nine Kansei Ergonomics concept words were determined. This finding was used to develop the Semantic Differential Question using the Google Form. Then, an Online Survey was conducted with one hundred respondents using the semantic differential question in order to evaluate the relationship between the design properties against the Kansei Ergonomics words. After completing the evaluation phase, the finding were used to recommend a new interface design for the HUD control panel. In the end, this finding will provide a piece of information regarding the HUD system.

Keywords

Kansei Engineering, Kansei Ergonomics, Displays Ergonomics, Contol Panel Design

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Effect of Prolonged Sitting Duration on the Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders among PC Gamers

Effect of Prolonged Sitting Duration on the Risk for Musculoskeletal Disorders among PC Gamers
Muhammad Nur Luqman CHUMARI1, Mohd Razif MAT HASAN2, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR3, Siby SAMUEL4, ‘Atiah ABDULLAH SIDEK1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Occupational Safety and Health and Build Environment Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

3 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

4 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 66 – 74   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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In the era of booming gaming industries, gamers are exposed to prolonged sitting involving awkward posture and repetitive tasks that contribute to the risk for musculoskeletal disorders. However, there is no study have been done on the effect of prolonged gaming activities on the human trunk and neck postures. Thus, the objectives of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of prolonged gaming on the trunk posture by using the trunk posture analysis; (ii) to evaluate the effect of prolonged gaming on the trunk posture by using the trunk posture analysis; and (iii) to evaluate the discomfort level among the gamers during pre- and post-experimental session by using the Corlett & Bishop’s Scale. Ten participants between 20-25 years of age [mean = 23.85; SD 1.16] completed the study where their activities during gaming were recorded for three hours. From the video output, their postures (trunk and neck) was scored by separating the data into three different categories – one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data.

In addition, they also were asked to self-rate their discomfort level pre- and post-experimental session. The results show that: (i) the mean values of the trunk posture score of one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data are 2.12 [SD = 0.331], 2.15 [SD = 0.383], and 2.31 [SD=0.464] respectively; (ii) the mean values of the neck posture score of one-hour-data, two-hours-data, and three-hours-data are 2.13 [SD = 0.715], 2.01 [SD= 0.767], and 2.44 [SD=0.643] respectively; and (iii) the mean values of the self-rated discomfort level of pre- and post-experimental are 0.37 [SD = 0.669] and 1.90 [SD = 1.155] respectively, and the difference is 1.53 [SD= 1.196]. The findings show that prolonged gaming duration do affect the gamers, specifically on the trunk and neck posture that requires an awareness from the gamers.

Keywords

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Gamers, Prolonged Duration, Posture Ergonomics

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and FRGS16-019-0518 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia
(‘Atiah Abdullah Sidek, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Stopping and Hazard Anticipation Behaviors Among Motorcyclists at Unsignalized T-Junction: A Field Study

Stopping and Hazard Anticipation Behaviors Among Motorcyclists at Unsignalized T-Junction: A Field Study

Muhammad Syamim Zikri BAHARUDIN1, Ammar ADNAN, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 58 – 65   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Hazard anticipation is an essential skill for the road user, especially the vulnerable road user group. This is because the vulnerable road user group have the highest risk of road injuries due to no external protection. Among the group, the number of road deaths involving motorcyclists is at an alarming state. By comparing the number of road accidents at the intersections, T-junction has a higher rate than cross-junction. Thus, the aim of the study is to evaluate motorcyclists’ behavior at the unsignalized T-junctions. The objectives are: (i) to evaluate the stopping behavior of motorcyclists at the stop area when approaching the T-junction; and (ii) to evaluate the head movement behavior of motorcyclists before turning into traffic. 

A field study was conducted at fifteen scenarios that were combined into one complete circuit. Twenty male participants between the ages of 18-29 years old were recruited for the study. The participants were equipped with a head tracker in order to analyse their stopping behavior and head movements at the T-junctions. Dependent variables for this study were the stopping behavior and the hazard anticipation score of motorcyclists. If a motorcyclist stops at T-junction before entering the primary route, he was scored 1, and 0 if not stopping. Besides, a motorcyclist was also scored 1 if he performed head movement (anticipate potential hazard) before entering the primary route, and 0 if not performed. 

In general, the performance of the motorcyclists at the unsignalized T-juntion is poor. The average percentage of motorcyclists who did not stop is higher (72.3%) than motorcyclists who stopped at the stop area. For the head movement, a majority of the motorcyclists only performed a single head turn towards the opposite area they are intended to turn into. While for the second and third head movement, a majority of the motorcyclists are neglect making the head turns. The head turn is performed only when there is high traffic volume and when the vision of motorcyclists was blocked. The results from this study provide an additional insight into the hazard anticipation skill among Malaysia motorcyclists. Moreover, driving schools need to emphasize more on hazard anticipation skill in driving curricular in order to improve road safety among motorcyclists.

Keywords

Road Safety, Hazard Anticipation, Unsignalized T-junction, Head Movement, Stopping Behavior

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University (Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Manual Handbook Versus Video Tutorial: Comparison of the Effectiveness Between Manual Handbook and Video Tutorial of Engineering Machinery on Learning Performance

Manual Handbook Versus Video Tutorial: Comparison of the Effectiveness Between Manual Handbook and Video Tutorial of Engineering Machinery on Learning Performance

Ahmad Saifullah SULONG1, Ammar ADNAN1, Radin Zaid RADIN UMAR2, Siby SAMUEL3, Norhashimah MOHD SHAFFIAR1, Mohd Hanafi ANI1, Malek HAMID1, *

1 Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

3 Department of System Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada

* Corresponding Author: abdmalek@iium.edu.my

Page 52 – 57   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Video tutorial is one of the instruction methods for teaching. It is a method of transferring knowledge by utilizing the use of video as part of the learning process. Despite the advantages of the video tutorial and the advancement of technology, manual handbook usage is still in place. In comprehending an engineering machinery operation e.g. engineering experiment, it is unknown if the usage of video tutorial may increase the users’ learning performance.

Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of manual handbook and video tutorial on the specific part of engineering experiment – safety precaution, apparatus, procedure, and housekeeping – on users’ learning performance. Four videos of four selected engineering experiments – Turning, Arc Welding, CNC Milling, and Bench Work – were prepared based on its manual handbooks. Each video tutorial consists of four parts – safety precaution, apparatus, procedure, and housekeeping procedure of the experiment. In total, sixteen engineering students between 19-20 years of age completed the study. They were pseudo-randomly assigned into either the Manual Handbook or Video Tutorial group – eight participants for each group. Participants that were assigned into the Manual Handbook group were asked to read the manual handbook of the four experiments, while the participants that were assigned into the Video Tutorial group were asked to watch four videos of the four experiments. 

Participants’ learning performance was assessed by the quizzes designed based on the content of the manual handbook/video tutorial after each experiment was learnt. In overall, the results reveal the following; (i) Safety precaution part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (61.11%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (36.11%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 2.679, p = 0.018]; (ii) Apparatus part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (100%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (64.10%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 9.744, p = 0.00]; (iii) Procedure part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (97.60%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (44.10%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 12.481, p =0.00]; and (iv) Housekeeping part: Video Tutorial group obtained a higher percentage score (88.60%) rather than the Manual Handbook group (45.20%) and the differences are significant [t(14) = 3.398, p = 0.04]. Video tutorial is indeed more effective than the manual handbook in all categories. As a conclusion, using a video tutorial as the command of instruction for engineering experiment would make the user comprehending better in comparison to the manual handbook.

Keywords

Manual Handbook, Video Tutorial, Learning Performance

Acknowledgement

The research was supported by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education through the RAGS15-066-0129 grant to International Islamic University Malaysia (Malek Hamid, PI) and the FRGS17-035-0601 grant to International Islamic University
(Mohd Hanafi Ani, PI). This study was also supported by the Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.

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Tool and Task Design Challenges for Left Handers: A Brief Review

Tool and Task Design Challenges for Left Handers: A Brief Review

Muhammad Syafiq SYED MOHAMED,1, Akmal Hafiz AZANI2, Lokman ABDULLAH1, Ruzaidi ZAMRI1, Mohd Nazmin MASLAN1, Mahasan MAT ALI1, Maslan ZAINON1, Noorazizi MOHD SAMSUDDIN3

1 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Hang Tuah Jaya, Durian Tunggal, 76100 Melaka, Malaysia

2 Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Seri Kembangan, Selangor, Malaysia.

3 Department of Engineering , Razak Faculty of Technology and Informatics, UTM Kuala Lumpur,Level 6, Razak Tower, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, 54100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Page 46 – 51   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Left-handed users are often overlooked by equipment and hand tool designers. Designers may assume that left handers will eventually learn to adapt themselves in a right-handed environment. However in reality left handers face a lot of difficulties when trying to perform tasks meant for right-handed users. Medical personnel are most affected by this issue, followed by workers in non-medical field such as services and manufacturing. This review aims to highlight the issues faced left handers by analysing common household product examples as well as hand tools in occupational settings. Discussions are centred on the differences between the right-handed tools versus left-handed tools, as well as task/procedural challenges faced by left handers. In summary, the notion of designing an ambidextrous tool may not be a realistic recommendation for tool manufacturers and designers.

Keywords

Left hander, handedness, product design, medical

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Investigating Ergonomics Risks in Synthetic Gloves Packaging Workstation

Investigating Ergonomics Risks in Synthetic Gloves Packaging Workstation

Nor Atiqah BAHARUDDIN1, Ummi Noor Nazahiah ABDULLAH1,2, Norashiken OTHMAN1,2

1 School of Manufacturing Engineering, University Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

2 Northen Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group, University Malaysia Perlis, Kampus Pauh Putra, 02600 Arau, Perlis

Page 41 – 45   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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This paper is investigating the ergonomics risks in the workstation of synthetic gloves production floor. These synthetic gloves are used for medical and healthcare purposes. The methods of Ergonomics Risk Assessment (ERA), Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) and Occupational Repetitive Assessment (OCRA) were applied to identify the problem of workstation and operator. The results show that the initial ERA assessment support for further investigation on static, sustained and repetitive risk while the average score of RULA, REBA and OCRA is 6,7 and 19.4 respectively. These results will be translated into measurable design parameters in the improvement design of synthetic gloves production workstation.

Keywords

Standing posture, ERA, REBA, OCRA

Acknowledgement

This study was supported by University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). Thank you to the company that involved in this study (the name is private and confidential). Thank you also to the operators in the glove packaging department that involve in this study.

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Ergonomics Risk Assessment Among Infrastructure Construction Workers in Kuala Lumpur

Ergonomics Risk Assessment Among Infrastructure Construction Workers in Kuala Lumpur

Dian D.I. DARUIS1, Baba M. DEROS2, Nishant JEYASEKARAN2

1 Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Sg. Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

2 Pusat Kembangan Pendidikan, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Malaysia.

Page 32 – 40   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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Increased number of injuries due to repetitive movements, excessive force and awkward postures makes ergonomics an important factor in safety and health at workplace. Statistics showed that musculoskeletal disorders are the main cause of loss of productivity in many countries. This study aims to identify ergonomics risk factors that causes work-related musculoskeletal disorders to workers at X infrastructure construction site located in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. First objective of this study was to identify workers’ body part with highest pain and discomfort complaints.

The second objective was to explore the relationship between ergonomics risk factors in construction with the pain or discomfort and finally to investigate the relationship between workers’ socio-demographics with the pain and discomfort scores. The investigations were based on the recent guidelines on Ergonomic Risk Assessment issued by DOSH Malaysia. Discomfort survey forms were filled by conducting interview sessions with the selected respondents from three types of work activity which included bar benders, carpenters and general workers. As there were numerous complaints from respondents based on the Self-Assessment Musculoskeletal Pain forms, Initial Ergonomic Risk Assessment was done by observing the three types of work activity where checklists were filled based on the observation. Referring to results of initial assessment of ergonomic risk, Advanced Ergonomic Risk Assessment was carried out on bar benders as this group of respondents had the highest score in the summary rating checklist of Initial Ergonomic Risk Assessment.

Further assessment of ergonomic risk should be carried out for bar benders as REBA score was 9 where this work process required monitoring and improvement. Study found that there was a significant relationship (p <0.05) between ergonomic risk factors and body pain where upper and lower backs were significantly higher with ergonomic risk factors. Body pain had significant relationships (p <0.05) with socio-demographic factors such as citizenship, working hours and rest hours. Control measures to reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors, contractor or employer may adopt and practice control measures by following hierarchy of risk control such as implementing administrative controls which practices job rotation for employees.

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WRMSDs, ergonomic risk assessment, REBA, construction

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From Tubular Steel to Flat Pack: A Case Study Comparison Between Bauhaus and IKEA Innovation Leadership in Contemporary Design

From Tubular Steel to Flat Pack: A Case Study Comparison Between Bauhaus and IKEA Innovation Leadership in Contemporary Design

Stephen T.F. POON

School of Media, Arts & Design, Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation, Malaysia

Page 25 – 31   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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This paper discusses the enduring influences of the Bauhaus in contemporary design by comparing the movement’s impact on 20th-century social change, and as a model for social inventiveness and innovation through promoting equality of arts for everyone by combining the arts and business. The review of literature and a comparative analysis of similarities and differences between Bauhaus and IKEA helps understand contemporary framing of design innovation, through minimalist styles mass produced for modern cultural consumption. The main findings show that shifts have occurred from classical Bauhaus to present design thinking methods, where pricing, distribution, logistics, and the realities of competitive markets have affected consumer perceptions of value and market notions of design excellence. The paper concludes that leadership in design innovation today calls for more pragmatic considerations of strategic pricing over design and quality. Affordability and price tag are perceived to increase mass appeal and accessibility of mass-designed products for consumer segments, but that comes at the expense of awareness and appreciation of quality, materials, and labour and workmanship costs.

Keywords

Bauhaus, furniture, design innovation, design process, mass production

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Safety at Work Law and Negligent Behaviour in Relation to Public Vehicle Accidents in Cameroon

Safety at Work Law and Negligent Behaviour in Relation to Public Vehicle Accidents in Cameroon

Quinta Ewoh ENCHO¹, Rozanah AB. RAHMAN², Shamsul Bahri MOHD TAMRIN³, Vivien HOW³

1 Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia

2 Faculty of Economics and Management, UPM

3 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UPM

Page 7 – 12   |   Vol. 4, No. 1 (2019)   |    Available online on 1 June 2019

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It is not unlikely in Cameroon to be involved in road accidents. The debate as to who is responsible has been a bone of contention among travellers for years. Some have put the blame on the government for inadequate laws and road unworthiness. Others blamed the drivers for being ‘cash crazy’ and reckless while others have blamed the companies for hiring drivers that are not qualified and not putting safety policies in place. In all these cases, the degree of accidents that had taken place on these roads is alarming and someone therefore has to shoulder the responsibility for there to be a change. This article reviews the concept of the law of negligence citing cases of negligent behaviours from all parties involved. The aim of this article is to create awareness on the ongoing cases of accidents, both reported and unreported for government intervention and to raise public awareness.

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Law of Negligence, passengers, employers, employees, government

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