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Design for Safety (DfS) Services

Comprehensive DfS consultancy to integrate safety into every stage of your project — fully aligned with Singapore's WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015.

DFS Services Overview

Implementation Stages for the GUIDE Process

GUIDE 1: Concept Design Review

Concept design review, involving review of identifying hazards arising from location, accessibility, traffic, type of buildings in the surroundings affected by new developments and other general constraints and mitigation measures for risks and hazards arising from the design (e.g. Conceptual planning)

GUIDE 1 CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW CLIENT DESIGNER STRUCTURAL ENGINEER BIM MANAGER DFSP ARCHITECT

GUIDE 2: Detailed Design, Maintenance and Repair Review

Detailed design, maintenance and repair review where the building/plant detailed architectural and structural design. The review will determine risks involved in the construction methods, access and egress, Risks related to maintenance and repair of building and the structure is safe for the user.

GUIDE 2 DETAILED DESIGN REVIEW DESIGNER CONTRACTOR DFSP STRUCTURAL DESIGNER BIM MANAGER HVAC DESIGNER ARCHITECT

GUIDE 3: Pre-Construction Review

The review will determine risks involved in the pre-construction activities including specialist designs.

GUIDE 3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION REVIEW DESIGNER CONTRACTOR DFSP STRUCTURAL DESIGNER BIM MANAGER SPECIALIST CONTRACTOR DEVELOPER

Typical contracts GUIDE Process

Typical contracts GUIDE Process diagram

D &B contracts GUIDE Process

D&B contracts GUIDE Process diagram
What We Offer

Our DfS Service Offerings

End-to-end Design for Safety services tailored to your project's size, complexity and regulatory obligations.

DfS Coordinator Services

Appointment of our MOM-registered DfS Coordinator to fulfil all statutory obligations under the WSH (Design for Safety) Regulations 2015, including attendance at design team meetings and coordination of the DfS process.

DfS Report Preparation

Preparation of a comprehensive DfS Report documenting all hazards identified, risk assessments, design decisions made to eliminate or reduce risks, and residual hazard information for contractors.

DfS Plan Development

Development of the project DfS Plan setting out the roles, responsibilities, procedures and schedule for managing safety in design throughout the project lifecycle.

Design Risk Assessment

Systematic identification and assessment of construction phase and maintenance hazards embedded in design proposals, with recommended design changes to eliminate or reduce risk.

Design Team Facilitation

Facilitation of DfS workshops and design reviews with architects, structural and M&E engineers to ensure safety considerations are embedded into design decisions from concept through tender.

DfS Training & Awareness

Customised DfS training and awareness programmes for design professionals, project managers and contractors to build internal DfS capability within your organisation.

How We Work

Our DfS Engagement Process

01
Project Briefing & Appointment

We begin with a detailed project briefing to understand scope, contract value, design team structure and regulatory requirements before formalising the DfS Coordinator appointment.

02
DfS Plan Establishment

Development of the project's DfS Plan, defining the DfS process, roles, responsibilities, meeting schedules and documentation protocols.

03
Design Review & Risk Assessment

Systematic design reviews at concept, schematic, detailed design and tender stages — identifying hazards and recommending design solutions to eliminate or reduce risk.

04
DfS Report Compilation

Compilation of the DfS Report capturing all identified hazards, design decisions, residual hazard information and handover notes for the construction team.

05
Construction Phase Support

Ongoing DfS support during construction, including response to contractor queries on residual hazards and design intent to maintain safety by design outcomes on-site.

Need a DfS Coordinator for Your Project?

Contact our team today to discuss your DfS requirements and get a proposal tailored to your project.