Design for Safety

A total of 430 different design suggestions were identified from the sources described above. In order to facilitate easier identification of  the appropriate suggestions to consider on specific projects, these suggestions were categorized as follows: (RS101-1, p.10)

• By design discipline (11 total), such as: “Structural,” “Piping/Plumbing,” “Electrical/Instrumentation,” “Mechanical/HVAC,” “Tanks/Vessels,” “Traffic/Transportation,” and “Coatings/Insulation.” 
• By project component in the design (20 total) such as: “Piping,” “Structural Framing,” “Stairs, Ladder, Ramp,” “Slab-on-Grade, Floor, Roof,” “Electrical/Instrumentation,” “Roads, Paving, Flatwork,” “Tank/Vessel,” “Walkway/Platform,” and “Handrail/Guardrails.” 
• By the hazard(s) addressed (17 total), including: “Falls,” “Electrical Shock,” “Explosions,” “Cave-in,” “Fire,” “Toxic Substances,” “Environment/Climate,” “Struck By Objects,” “Vehicular Traffic,” “On-line Equipment,” “Obstructions,” “Confined Space,” and “Caught In/Between.” 
• By project system (16 total) based on the CSI divisions, such as: “Site Work,” “Concrete,”  “Thermal and Moisture Protection,” “Doors and Windows,” “Mechanical,” “Specialties,” “Equipment,” “Special Construction,” “Conveying Systems,” and “Electrical.”

Many of the design suggestions identified were already being implemented, but no general method was available by which these suggestions could be readily shared amongst owners, constructors, designers, and architect/engineers. Thus, RT-101 developed the Designing for Construction Safety Toolbox (IR101-2). The Toolbox allows users to identify the suggestions most applicable to their projects according to the categories described above. Instructions for use are included within RS101-1. (RS101-1, p. 13)