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Our blog shares practical insights on Safety in Design, WHS legislation, and risk management across the built environment. Articles are written for designers, engineers, and duty holders seeking to reduce risk early in the design process and meet Australian regulatory requirements.

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Looking Back on 2025: A Year of Progress in Safety in Design

In 2025, the rules around Safety in Design didn’t change — but how they were applied did. This reflection looks at what shifted in practice across architecture, infrastructure and public-sector projects, and how earlier engagement, better conversations and practical thinking are shaping stronger design outcomes.
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Role of Designers in Safety: The Upstream Duty Holders

by Leo Fan — Senior Risk Consultant at Safe Design Australia   When…
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Beyond Compliance: Safe Design as a Creative Force

by Rebekah Colman Senior Risk Consultant at Safe Design Australia In…
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Safety in Design CPD Course | Earn CPD Points the Not Boring Way | Safe Design Australia

Have you been keeping on top of your continuing professional…
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The CHAIR Process – Gone but Not Forgotten

Exploring the CHAIR Safety in Design tool with  John Daly, MD…

Wrapping Up 2024: The Year of Safety in Design in Australia

Wrapping Up 2024: The Year of Safety in Design in Australia As…

Acton Waterfront Park Project

  The Safe Design Australia team recently had the pleasure…

CPTED – Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) uses urban…

The SDA E-Book has been updated!

Safe Design Australia’s eBook is a fantastic resource that…