Identification of fall event and classification of the factors causing fall from height accidents in the construction industry

Abstract Fall from height (FFH) accidents are common in the construction industry and cause many negative effects. This paper aims to identify events of falls causes FFH through a comprehensive literature review. The top three fall that resulted fatalities were falling ladder, scaffold, roof surface. classified into categories: human factors, management environmental factors. sub-factor for each factor is discovered most-cited identified. most cited factors behaviour, such as misjudgement, poor attitude, unsafe behaviour carelessness, obliviousness, negligence, failure wear personal protective equipment (PPE), well age or work experience. It found insufficient monitoring inspection, lack training programs, non-compliance with safety regulations, cost-saving sub-factors For site management, which includes housekeeping, platform heights, overexertion, unusual positioning bad weather. research will serve foundation accident field study Malaysia.