Risk Assessment of Falling from Height in the Construction Industry in the Northern Region of Peninsular Malaysia Using Structural Equation Modelling

Falls, including falls from height and the same level, have among highest occurrence rate in construction industry. They are also contributor to fatalities The objective of this research is determine factors that contribute a falling hazard. This was conducted by distributing survey questionnaire OSH regulators northern region Malaysia. A total 130 respondents enforcement bodies were involved study. From contributing occupational accidents illnesses general, worksite conditions (3.92), arrangements (4.08) resource management (4.07) perceived as most significant variables respondents. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) analysis applied validate relationship between observed latent testing hypothesis. Falls (R2 = 0.214; T 5.600; p 0.000) at level 0.150; 5.061; had with worksite, external elements.