• • Construction projects being completed via an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method, have the opportunity to incorporate safe practices into the design phase.
• • Design professionals traditionally focus on the end user i.e.; building occupant, or facility operator and do not consider the construction worker.

• • Construction safety is not a prime consideration during the design phase.
• • Typically, designed in safety occurs at the construction level on an as needed basis.
• • OSHA's places the responsibility for safety on the construction firms.
• • An emphasis for construction safety should be emphasized when designers are educated and trained.
• • Lack of Safety in Design tools, guidelines, and procedures.
• • Designer's limited role on the project team.
• • Designer's traditional viewpoint on construction worker safety.
• • Lack of understanding of the associated liability.

• • Include construction safety into design process.
• • Recognize potential hazards which may be encountered during construction & post construction.
• • Design as both architect/engineer and as a constructor.
• • Eliminate the use of specialty tools required for installation & maintenance.

• • Traditionally, constructors are involved too late in the process to provide input into design.
• • Constructability reviews should be performed early, with construction safety in mind.
• • Operators are not given the opportunity for input at the design stage. (i.e.; constructors, maintenance personnel)
• • Address the paradigm that Safety in Design costs money.
• • Behaviors of the designers, constructors, and end users providing input.
• • Motivate those managing the design and scope to include input at the right time.
• • Designers lack knowledge of construction methods.
• • Be sure not to overburden the design delivery so we can maintain the project schedule.

Examples of proposed safety‐in‐design:

• • Design work that can be constructed on the ground and lifted into place as a unit.
• • Weld tie off attachment points prior to hoisting structural steel into place.
• • Allow for offsite fabrication. Work that can be performed in a shop is typically safer than construction projects.
• • Eliminate the tool or process which causes injuries.

Sources for safety in design: ‐ Safety in Design is a Culture of Collaboration for Shared Ownership and Outcome.

• • www.designforconstructionsafety.org
• • www.safetyindesign.org
• • www.elcosh.org

• • Designers can play a role in making construction sites safer.
• • Keys to designing for safety:
• • Collaborate between all project team members
• • Allow time to meet with constructors and end users prior to completion of construction drawings.
• • Designers should gain the knowledgeable of:
• • 1. Design for safety concept
• • 2. Construction site safety
• • 3. Construction practices
• • Benefits for Safety in Design:
• • Reduce overall project costs through:
• • Reduced redesign and rework in the field, Earlier Planning for Efficiencies
• • Streamline Project Delivery/Execution through:
• • More complete design packages, Fewer field clarifications/changes
• • Owner's representatives bought into the design
• • Reduce overall project costs through:
• • Construction and Commissioning
• • Maintenance and Operations , & Retrofits

• • Continue to understand construction methods & how design can affect them.
• • Document Lessons Learned for incorporation into future designs.