Legal risk assessment framework for prevention through design over high-rise residential building life cycle in Malaysia

A dedicated team of researchers, including Ts. Dr. Mazlina Zaira Mohammad, Dr. Nor Syamimi Samsudin, Assoc. Prof. Sr. Dr. Natasha Khalil, and Mashitah Binti Mohamad Hanafiah, is investigating ways to improve construction safety in Malaysia by emphasizing the concept of "Prevention through Design" (PtD). Occupational accidents in the construction industry are a significant concern, impacting worker safety, industry stakeholders, and the national economy. Malaysia's construction industry, which relies heavily on foreign laborers who often receive minimal training, ranks third in occupational accidents after manufacturing and services, according to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).