Safety in Design Reports Made Simple Online Course

$169.00

This online Safety in Design reporting course is suitable for professionals involved in the
preparation, review or use of Safety in Design documentation

SKU: reportsmadesimple Category:

Description

Who is this course suitable for?

This online Safety in Design reporting course is suitable for professionals involved in the preparation, review or use of Safety in Design documentation, including:

  • Building designers and architects
  • Engineers
  • WHS and Safety in Design practitioners
  • Developers and client-side advisors
  • Project managers and design & construction teams

What does this Safety in Design reporting course cover?

The online, self-paced short course focuses specifically on Safety in Design reports and documentation, including:

  •  What a Safety in Design report is (and what it isn’t)
  • Structuring clear, proportionate SiD reports
  • Matching reporting effort to project risk
  • Linking hazards, risks and control measures clearly
  • Using reports as live documents throughout the design process
  • Common reporting mistakes — and how to avoid them

Course structure

The course is broken into short, focused modules designed to be completed in one sitting or revisited as needed:
Module 1 – What is a Safety in Design Report?
Purpose of SiD reports under Australian WHS legislation and how they support real design risk management.

Module 2 – Simple vs Complex Reports
Understanding proportionate reporting and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Module 3 – Step-by-Step: How to Build the Report
A clear, logical structure for writing effective Safety in Design reports.

Module 4 – What Good Looks Like
Real Safe Design Australia examples and practical tips you can apply immediately.

Continuing Professional Development

On completion of the course you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion from Safe Design Australia, which can be used as evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD requirements vary between professional bodies. Participants are encouraged to confirm eligibility and CPD point allocation with their relevant professional association.

Safe Design Process Review FormSD06 Safe Design Process Review FormWHSMS for Small to Medium ArchitectsWHSMS for Small to Medium Architects & Consultation Package

Name People

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.