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Practical Safe Design for real‑world design work

Designers play a critical role in eliminating and minimising risk – but many are left to interpret Safety in Design (SID) duties on their own. Safety in Design for Designers bridges the gap between legislation and day‑to‑day design practice.

Who this course is for

  • Architects
  • Engineers
  • Building designers
  • Drafting and technical design professionals
  • Design managers

What you’ll learn

  • Designer duties under WHS legislation
  • How to identify foreseeable risks during design
  • Applying the hierarchy of control in design decisions
  • Documenting Safe Design decisions clearly and defensibly
  • Communicating risk to clients and other duty holders

Why leaders matter

This isn’t theory for theory’s sake. The course focuses on how designers actually work, with practical examples, clear explanations and tools you can apply immediately.

Course content highlights

  • SID obligations and principles for designers
  • SID risk registers and documentation
  • Managing residual risk
  • Interfaces between designers, clients and contractors
  • Case studies and examples

Outcomes

Participants will: – Understand what ‘reasonably practicable’ looks like in design – Gain confidence in meeting Safety in Design obligations – Produce clearer, more consistent Safety in Design documentation

CPD & certification

  • Certificate of completion
  • PD hours aligned with common design professional requirements

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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.