In a statement, the office of the Perak DOSH director said action would be taken if there was any violation of the provisions under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.

“DOSH takes every accident involving workers or the public seriously. It is the responsibility of the employer to first identify the hazards in the workplace, make a risk analysis and then conduct an effective risk control before the employee carries out work activities.

“This is to reduce risks for workers and prevent accidents,” it said.

The office said it had issued an immediate stop work order on the roof installation at the site pending completion of its investigation.

“The department has also instructed the employer to carry out an internal investigation to identify the cause of the incident and measures for improvement, and make a case presentation to the department.

“Perak DOSH will conduct further investigations by obtaining relevant documents and recording statements of witnesses,” it said.

It was reported yesterday that a foreign construction worker died after falling from a height of 8m at a construction site at the Meru Raya Perkeso building in Ipoh.

The 43-year-old man was confirmed dead at the scene.