Question Notes Comments

Safe by Design  Is the integration of hazard identification and

risk assessment methods early in the design
stage (conceptual stage), to eliminate or
minimize the H&S risk throughout the life
cycle of the structure: construction,
operation, maintenance and decommission
 Not only a legal but ethical requirement as
well (ICE Code of Conduct)

Benefits of  Time (through all stages of life)

Safe by Design  Cost (through all stages of life); - cheaper to
make changes on design rather than existing
structure
 Wellbeing of workers and users
 Improved reputation
 Improved performance, efficiency
Workplace  Crucial to be considered in temporary work
design
Approach  Designers to involve the concept in all stages
of structures life
Structures that  All structures
this applies to
Designer  A designer need to understand the intend and
responsibilities future function of the structure
 Any maintenance procedure throughout the
operation of the structure
Other  Client
responsible  Designer
parties  Contractor
 Workers
 Operators
Practical  Safe design integrates risk management by
implications involving designers, clients, construction
contractors, end user in considering in
consideration of most appropriate design. This
is to systematically identify hazards and
reduce or eliminate associated risks.