This one-day course equips built environment professionals with practical skills to implement Design for Safety (DfS) across all project stages. Learn key regulations, stakeholder roles, hazard identification, and real-world applications to enhance safety from concept to completion.
Introduction to Design for Safety (DfS)
Overview of WSHA and WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations
Importance of DfS in Projects
Roles & responsibilities of PMEs in DfS
Key DfS Principles & Hazard Identification
Inherent safer design strategies in buildings & structures
Hierarchy of risk controls in design
Identifying & managing construction & maintenance risks early
DfS Implementation in project lifecycles
Integrating DfS at different project stages (from inception, concept , detail design, tender, construction, maintenance to demolition)
Collaboration & communication among stakeholders (DfSP, designers, developers, contractors, PMEs)
Design risk assessment (DRA) & DfS register
Practical applications & case studies
Identifying DfS risks & DRA in real-world projects
Challenges & pain points faced by stakeholders
Best practices and learnings from past projects
Project Managers & Engineers
Designers, PEs, QPs & Architects
Construction Managers & Site Supervisors
WSH Professionals
Developers
SCAL Member: $280.00
Non-Member: $327.00
By the end of the course, learners will be able to acquire a basic knowledge relating to:
Recognising the importance of design for safety and health of a construction project and to proactively eliminate or mitigate such risks throughout the different life cycle of a project
Understanding the duties and responsibilities of all stakeholders in accordance with WSH (DfS) Regulations
Practical consideration of safety and health risks at different phases in the lifecycle of a building and structure
Applying hazard identification tools and design risk assessment
Learnings from best practices, real-world use cases and past projects
Er. R K Jaggi is a Professional Engineer (PE Reg: 4940), a certified Design for Safety Professional (DfSP), an approved WSQ ACTA trainer and a WSHO Officer registered with MOM.
He has accumulated nearly 40 years of engineering and HSE experience ; many of which are in design and construction of buildings and structures in Singapore.
Er. Jaggi has successfully facilitated several DfS reviews for major public and private sector projects (including industrial facilities, high-rise developments and process plants) and has deep understanding of the challenges and pain points faced during the actual implementation.
This makes him a credible authority to share practical tips and actionable insights in highly interactive sessions; helping participants to gain the skills and tools necessary to effectively execute DfS in their projects.
1.0 Day Course
Training Hours – 7.0 hours
English
This workshop is not eligible for funding.
Course Brochure
Design for Safety (DfS) in Practice: Enhancing Project Safety from Concept to Completion
Contact UsCertification
An e-Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participant who complete the course with 100% attendance.
Replacement/Postponement
A notice of replacement / postponement together with the full particulars of the new participant (for replacement) must be given to us AT LEAST 3 working days before course commencement. A charge of S$50 (replacement) or S$100 (postponement) will be imposed on such changes.
Cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be given at least 3 working days before commencement of the course and 50% of course fee will be charged /returned. If notice is given less than 3 working days before the first day of the course, there will be no refund/100% charged.
Special Class
Available upon request.
For more information, please contact Mr Law Jia Hao at 67939020 or email jiahao@scal-academy.com.sg
“The training provided by SCAL’s experienced and knowledgeable trainers has equipped me with an excellent grasp of construction safety and allowed me to enhance worksite safety in Woh Hup”
