2D Develop and implement processes to ensure documentation of responsibilities, duties and accountabilities

The WHS Act and Regulations require that eliminating hazards and controlling risk are taken into account as early as possible when planning or designing products, structures, machinery, equipment or processes. A key aspect of this safe design process is ensuring that processes are developed and implemented to document the responsibilities, duties and accountabilities of the workers involved.

Safe design is a process during which hazard identification and risk assessment methods are used from the beginning of a concept or plan, with the aim to enhance the safety of the end result.

When developing and implementing safe design processes, the following key elements of safe design should be considered.