Boston, MA
Harvard School of Public Health
Safety in Design and Construction was developed using "Design for Safety" theories, which recommend that safety considerations be initiated early in the construction lifecycle, rather than at the construction phase of a project. This proactive approach results in a decrease in accidents and injuries.
This comprehensive Harvard program targets safety and pre-planning during every phase of a project. Beginning with the concept, through design, construction, and operation phases of a new facility, the program considers elimination of hazards to workers and mitigation of environmental compliance requirements. The program will cover accepted strategies and best practices related to every phase of construction.
In order to play a role in the design, design review, construction, and operation of a facility, it is necessary to understand the issues and challenges that face other disciplines involved in the process. This program provides participants with tangible skills and processes that will allow them to implement these concepts in their own work. Organizations and clients recognize that sound social, economic, and environmental performance is critical to success and this program addresses all three.