Case Study Report: Safety In Design Workshop Facilitation

Conducting engaging Safety in Design (SiD) risk workshops is vital to enhance safe design practices. A design business required a SiD facilitation to be performed to meet high client standards. This case study highlights our approach, key deliverables, and positive outcomes.

Workshop Approach

  1. Understanding the Design: We thoroughly understood the project design to ensure all participants were well-informed and were able to effectively facilitate the workshop.

  2. Undertake staged review: We undertook internal reviews prior to presenting to the client, this ensured the internal designers were aligned before presenting to the client.

  3. Systematic Review: We broke the design into disciplines and lifecycle elements, ensuring systematic risk assessments.

  4. Reporting: Assistance with documenting the risk assessment and agreed actions provided sufficient evidence of due diligence.

Client Workshop

A consultative workshop with the client allowed us to:

  1. Engage with the Client: Understanding their needs and gaining insights from their experiences.

  2. Provide Fresh Perspective: As a separate party, we reviewed the design from a position of independence.

  3. Enhance Design: Our expertise ensured effective safe design outcomes.

Key Deliverables and Results

  1. Risk Assessment: Detailed risk assessments and controls for each design element.

  2. Enhanced Safe Design: Promoting collaborative and engaging environments for better safety outcomes.

  3. Client Confidence: Our preparation and facilitation provided the client with confidence in the design.

  4. Skilled Facilitation: Our skilled facilitation ensured productive discussions and effective decision-making.

Conclusion

Marsh Safety Solutions’ SiD risk workshops have proven effective in promoting enhanced safe design practices. Our systematic and collaborative approach will improve client engagement ensure regulatory compliance resulting in improved safety outcomes and strengthened client relationships.