EVALUATING THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INSTRUMENTS FOR PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION

Authors

  • Herda Balqis Ismail Faculty of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA, JOHOR BRANCH PASIR GUDANG CAMPUS, MALAYSIA
  • Noor Nabilah Sarbini Faculty of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Hamizah Liyana Tajul Ariffin Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
  • Mohd Fairuz Ab Rahman Department of Occupational Safety and Health, MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCES, MALAYSIA
  • Mohd Syamir Senin Faculty of Civil Engineering, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1800

Keywords:

OSHCIM, Prevention through Design (PtD), OSH Instrument, construction, safety

Abstract

Prevention through Design (PtD) is a proactive approach widely practiced in developed countries to reduce construction-related accidents. In Malaysia, however, its implementation remains limited due to low awareness and understanding among practitioners. This study aims to explore and classify existing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) instruments published by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), and to determine their alignment with PtD principles. A qualitative content analysis was conducted on official documents, and the instruments were grouped into three categories: technical documents, assessment tools, and digital tools. The findings shows that PtD elements are present in instruments such as the HIRARC framework and Building Information Modelling (BIM), though the level of integration remains inconsistent. By mapping this alignment, the study highlights the current readiness of these instruments to support PtD practices and provides a foundation for enhancing safety planning in the design phase, in line with the OSHCIM 2017 guideline.

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2025-10-16

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Ismail, H. B., Sarbini, N. N., Tajul Ariffin, H. L., Ab Rahman, M. F., & Senin, M. S. (2025). EVALUATING THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INSTRUMENTS FOR PREVENTION THROUGH DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIAN CONSTRUCTION . PLANNING MALAYSIA, 23(38). https://doi.org/10.21837/pm.v23i38.1800

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