Design for Safety

This recorded webinar invites three specialists to consider Safety in the Design Process and the impact of risks from a legal perspective, safety on site, and an overview of what can wrong and how issues can be avoided and safely reported. Designing for safety in concrete structures involves a comprehensive approach that considers various factors to minimise risks and ensure the safety of both the structure and the community. There are many aspects involved but by integrating safety considerations into the design process, we will create concrete structures that not only meet performance requirements but also provide a safe and secure environment for everyone.
Overview of designers’ legal responsibilities – including case studies of what not to do
Presenter: Carlo Garofali
Consultants, contractors and building practitioners are being placed under increasing regulatory scrutiny particularly with respective to design obligations.  Safety in Design is a catch phrase that we may readily recognise but not necessarily appreciate how it impacts design and construction practitioners in the ever-evolving construction industry regulatory environment.  Carlo Garofali will provide a legal perspective of what practitioners need to know to comply with their Safety in Design obligations.  He will also provide a number of case studies of prosecutions against designers which illustrate what not to do.
Safety in-design and Designers obligations under WHS laws
Presenter: Shish Bhandary
SafeWork NSW, as the workplace health and safety regulator in New South Wales, places a significant emphasis on safety in design as a fundamental component of ensuring workplace safety. Here’s how SafeWork NSW typically views safety in design: Prevention Focus, Legal Compliance, Responsibilities of Designers, Collaboration and Consultation, Continuous improvement, Education and guidance. Overall, SafeWork NSW views safety in design not only as a legal requirement but also as a strategic approach to creating safer workplaces and reducing the human and financial costs associated with workplace incidents. By promoting safety in design, SafeWork NSW aims to foster a culture of safety where the health and wellbeing of workers are prioritized from the outset of every project.
CROSS-AUS a secure and confidential structural safety reporting system
Presenter: Karlie Collis
CROSS-AUS Ltd is wholly owned by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), a registered Professional Association in the UK. The entity was established in 2018 to manage CROSS-AUS. It provides benefits to professionals and the public and is independent of influences which could affect the objectivity of decision making. CROSS-AUS gives Civil Engineering professionals, in Australia, the opportunity to safely share their structural experiences in both design and construction to help others and to improve the quality of structural design in the Profession.
CPD
This webinar provides 1 hour of CPD. Engineers Australia members may claim this hour of CPD if applicable to their area of engineering practice. This webinar is also recognised CPD for members of other professional bodies with annual CPD obligations. Participants should retain their purchase confirmation as evidence for their CPD records.