The construction industry has one of the most hazardous working environments worldwide,
which accounts for about 1 in every 5 occupational fatalities. The high rates of workplace …

For past decades, design for safety (DfS) has gained growing interest among scholars and
practitioners in different geographical contexts as one of the innovative practices integrating …

With the pervasive use of Building Information Modelling (BIM), lean principles, digital
technologies, and offsite construction, the industry is at the cusp of this transformation. The …

This bibliometric and scientometric analyses and critical review of construction health and
safety (H&S) research in developing countries (DCs) over the past 31 years, identifies its …

For several decades, scholars and practitioners have searched for the underlying causes of
occupational safety and health (OSH) incidents on construction projects. One of the insights …

Abstract Design for safety (DfS), also known as prevention through design, is a prominent
means for tackling work-related illnesses and injuries in construction. However, the …

The life cycle of the building or any other type of structure comprises the stages of planning,
design, construction, operation, and maintenance until demolition. The life span of each …

Metro stations are the hubs of urban rail transit, and large numbers of people usually gather
inside them. Various types of emergency can lead to a need for evacuation. However, there …

It has been established that design contributes to the occurrence of occupational injuries
and illnesses in the construction sector. This has resulted in the need for designers to …

Introduction: Many countries introduced mandatory Design for Safety (DfS) or Prevention
through Design (PtD) requirements to reduce construction accident rates. However, there is …