About Design for Safety

For Client

The Client is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of DfS by:

• Providing management support;
• Appointing and empowering key roles;
• Promoting a strong safety culture;
• Coordinating risk management; and
• Overseeing all phases from project setup through completion.

For Designer (Functional role to coordinate DfS)

• The coordination role of the Designer, appointed by the Client, is essential for leading and integrating DfS throughout the project. This role can be filled by a Client Representative, Architect, Authorised Person, or Project Manager;
• If the Designer lacks DfS capabilities and there are no in-house health and safety resources available, the Client can appoint a coordinator or team to handle the role; and
• The functional role ensures that DfS principles are integrated throughout the project. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, leading DfS meetings, maintaining documentation, and using digital tools to identify and reduce risks.

For Contractor (Functional role to coordinate DfS)

• The coordination role of the Contractor, appointed by the Client, is essential for leading and integrating DfS throughout the project. This role can be filled by a Main Contractor when the project engage more than one Contractor; 
• Client can also appoint a coordinator or team with functional role of DfS if there is lack of DfS capability of Main Contractor; and
• The functional role and responsibilities of a Main Contractor involves ensuring collaboration and communication among all stakeholders throughout the construction phase, managing health and safety risks, and maintaining compliance with safety protocols.

• Consultation, engagement and drawing on experiences
• Analysis of asset interfaces to identify hazards
• Eliminate hazard or minimise risks
• Use of Hierarchy of Control
• Life of the asset