Safety in Design for Consultants
Safer Thinking. Smarter Design. Better Outcomes.
Great design doesn’t just shape the world around us. It helps make that world safer. Consult Australia is proud to reintroduce Safety in Design for Consultants, a practical, one-day course designed to equip consulting professionals with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make safety an integral part of the design process.
Moving beyond theory and compliance, this engaging course explores how consultants can identify risks early, make informed design decisions and contribute to safer outcomes throughout the life of a project. Through expert guidance, practical examples and interactive learning, participants will gain valuable skills they can apply immediately in their workplace.
Safety in Design is about more than identifying hazards and meeting obligations. It’s about understanding how the decisions made during design can influence the safety of people throughout the construction, operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of a project.
This comprehensive one-day course explores the essential principles and practical application of Safety in Design, with a particular focus on the role of consultants and the expectations of clients. Participants will develop a clearer understanding of their responsibilities, the importance of early risk identification and how effective collaboration can lead to better project outcomes.
The course also examines the tools, processes and documentation that support effective Safety in Design, helping participants build confidence in contributing to planning activities, workshops and risk management discussions.
A key feature of this course is its practical, interactive case study, giving participants the opportunity to explore how Safety in Design works in a real-world project environment.
Participants will work through the development of a Safety in Design plan, consider associated costs, take part in a simulated workshop and explore how hazards and decisions are captured in a hazard register.
By connecting knowledge with practical application, participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to contribute effectively to Safety in Design activities and support safer, more successful projects.
Think Ahead. Design Responsibly. Make a Difference.
- Introduction to Safety in Design – Understanding what Safety in Design is, what it isn't, and what clients expect from consultants.
- The role of consultants – Exploring responsibilities, professional expectations and opportunities to influence safer design outcomes.
- Learning from experience – Using lessons learned from previous projects to inform better design decisions.
- Safety in Design planning – Understanding the purpose and development of effective Safety in Design plans.
- Hazard identification – Exploring practical methods and tools for recognising and assessing potential hazards.
- Hazard registers – Understanding how to develop, maintain and use registers to document and manage identified risks.
- Workshops and facilitation – Discovering what makes an effective Safety in Design workshop and how consultants can contribute to meaningful discussions.
- Safety in Design reporting – Preparing clear, practical reports that support communication, accountability and informed decision-making.
- Risk ranking – Understanding the principles of risk ranking, common misconceptions and how to avoid potential pitfalls.
- Interactive case study – Applying the principles of Safety in Design to a realistic project scenario.
Mike Hurd is originally a control systems engineer and later an engineering manager for high-integrity systems design and development with a reputation for thoroughness, quality, and integrity. Mike has experience in nuclear reactors, nuclear and conventional submarines, control and power systems, propulsion systems, rail signalling and telecommunications. Mike has been lucky enough to work on the whole lifecycle of assets, from requirements specification and concept development through to in-service support. Mike has also worked on research and development projects, standards development, and has lectured to master’s degree students on neutron detection and submarine control systems. Mike is currently focused on consulting, and consults in engineering management, systems engineering and Safety in Design.
- Full 1 day in person training program
- Training materials
- Certificate of Attendance