Safety in Design obligations? We’ve made learning them a lot less painful.
Practical, self-paced courses developed by Australia’s leading Safety in Design consultants. Understand your WHS responsibilities, apply what you learn and get on with your projects. And yes, they’re CPD friendly!
The Not Boring Safe Design Course
A practical introduction to Safety in Design and your WHS obligations as a designer. Learn how to identify and manage foreseeable risks, apply Safe Design principles throughout the design process, and make safer decisions on real projects.
What you’ll learn:
Who is it for? Architects, Engineers, Designers, WHS practitioners, Project Managers
Learn to produce clear, practical Safety in Design reports that meet WHS requirements without unnecessary paperwork. Focus on what matters: documenting risks, communicating decisions and creating reports that remain useful throughout the project.
By the end, you’ll:
Structure effective Safety in Design Reports
Match reporting effort to project risk
Produce clear SiD reports and practical risk registers
Best for: Designers, WHS consultants and anyone preparing or reviewing SiD reports.
PREFER LIVE, TAILORED TRAINING?
We are developing additional online training covering advanced design risk management, complex projects and specialist Safety in Design topics.
Job Role in SDA
SIA Certified Safety Professional, Postgraduate Diploma (Occupational Health & Safety), Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management), Diploma of Teaching, CPTED – NSW Police, Member UNSW Expert Witness Panel.
John is the Director of Safe Design Australia, recognised internationally for his leadership in Safety in Design, WHS and risk management. With over two decades of experience across construction, telecommunications, infrastructure and education, he has driven industry change for organisations including Vodafone Global, NBN Co and the NSW Government, and steered several industry bodies toward excellence in Safe Design and WHS.
aA certified Safety Professional and expert witness, John turns complex legislation into practical design solutions that improve safety outcomes. His strategic approach and collaborative style continue to shape best practice across Australia and the Asia–Pacific, helping architects, engineers and regulators embed safety from concept to completion.
When not guiding projects or mentoring the next generation of Safety in Design professionals, John can be found sailing through Southeast Asia, racing in the Sydney to Hobart, or on a motorcycle exploring roads less travelled.
