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Design for Safety (DfS) is a concept that emphasises eliminating health and safety hazards to construction workers in the design phase. However, despite the importance of DfS implementation, there are limited studies on DfS in developing countries, including Malaysia. This research, therefore, investigates DfS implementation among design professionals in the Malaysian construction industry through a questionnaire survey. The response was analysed by conducting descriptive analyses and inferential statistical tests. The findings revealed a high implementation of DfS practices among designers parallel with having high awareness of DfS concept and a positive attitude towards DfS implementation. However, the engagement in DfS professional training is low, despite the fact that the designers showed a high interest in DfS professional training. While the findings revealed limited association between the implementation of DfS practices and designers' professional body membership, designers' professional role, and the size of designers' organisation, the findings also showed that DfS awareness and DfS training were associated with greater implementation of DfS practices. Furthermore, the design professionals perceive DfS education, client's influence and DfS legislation as being the most important factors that affect DfS implementation in Malaysia. This study adds to the current DfS body of knowledge by providing deeper insights into the current state of designer awareness, education training, influencing factors, and DfS engagement, especially when DfS legislative framework is in place. Such findings could serve as a guide for other countries in the event of future developments related to DfS implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

• Risk assessment of fatal falls from heights. • Statistical analysis of 128 fatal falls from height accidents in Malaysia. • Visual diagram indicating fatal falls from height accidents scenarios. • Quantitative fault tree analysis of fatal falls from height accidents. Fatal falls from heights accidents represent a threat to any industry's development and progress. It is crucial to understand how these accidents evolve from a simple 'near miss' into a 'fatal accident'. In recent years, Malaysia's construction industry suffered an increasingly alarming number of fatal falls from heights accidents. Fatal accident numbers that were reported and investigated had a noticeable increase from 2013 to 2017. The purpose of this study is to assess the risks associated with falls from heights fatal accidents, which ultimately will be able to help provide the data for proactive prevention against this type of accident. This study used two different risk assessment methods. The first risk assessment consists of a statistical analysis of the collected data. The second risk assessment includes a fault tree analysis. Data extracted from the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia were used as input for the risk assessment. Results indicate several significant causes that need to be handled immediately. Some of these causes are failure to wear Personal Protective Equipment with an 85.93% occurrence rate, the lack of supervision and leadership with 89.84%, and the absence of work standards or the inability to follow them correctly with 85.15%. This study will help identify root causes, immediate causes, accidents scenarios, and finally the probability and urgency when investigating fatal falls from heights. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 1994, the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was gazetted in Malaysia. In tandem with existing safety legislation, OSHA 1994 is designed to reduce industrial accident rates. This paper addresses the subsequent construction safety performance. The construction industry has been plagued by a poor safety record due to a confluence of factors. The paper suggests that the presence of a significant number of foreign workers contribute to high construction casualty figures. The paper highlights the confusing signals sent out to the industry by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) arising from conflicting instructions and initiatives. The paper draws upon some of the data compiled during a national study conducted in 1996–1997 that examined foreign and local site operatives in Malaysia. By referring to developments that have happened since the study the paper is made current. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The construction industry plays a significant role in contributing to the economy and development globally. During the process of construction, various hazards coupled with the unique nature of the industry contribute to high fatality rates. This review refers to previous published studies and related Malaysian legislation documents. Four main elements consisting of human, worksite, management and external elements which cause occupational accidents and illnesses were identified. External and management elements are the underlying causes contributing to occupational safety and health (OSH), while human and worksite elements are more apparent causes of occupational accidents and illnesses. An effective OSH management approach is required to contain all hazards at construction sites. An approach to OSH management constructed by elements of policy, process, personnel and incentive developed in previous work is explored. Changes to the sub-elements according to previous studies and the related Malaysian legislation are also covered in this review.