Hong Kong IOSH Community - Design for Safety (DfS)

Design for Safety is widely recognised under Hong Kong’s construction safety framework, yet many projects struggle to turn DfS principles in drawings, specifications, and risk registers into real frontline safety performance. This seminar focuses on closing that gap through experience based sharing rather than theory.

Using real project examples and on site lessons learned, the session will examine how early design decisions influence construction risk, work sequencing, temporary works, and on site safety. Participants will explore where DfS commonly falls short and how designers, contractors, and safety practitioners can work together to make DfS genuinely effective in local construction environments.

The seminar will be led by Mr Andy Lo, CFIOSH, a highly experienced occupational safety and health professional with over 40 years of experience on major infrastructure and railway projects. A retired Senior Construction Safety Advisor of MTRC, Andy is well known for his practical, case driven approach, drawing on real site conditions, incidents, and near miss lessons.

A short introductory session will also introduce the Design for Safety Sub-committee of the IOSH Hong Kong Community, outlining its role and how members can get involved in promoting DfS within the local construction industry.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, 03 February 2026

Time: 19:00

Location: Lecture Theatre K1104 of Kwai Hing Campus of LiPACE of Metropolitan University

Address: 11/F, Tower 2, Kowloon Commerce Centre, 51-53 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong (about 2 minutes’ walk via the covered walkway from Kwai Hing MTR Station, Exit E)

This is your opportunity to expand your knowledge to enhance your professional journey. This event plans to cover the following IOSH competencies: Health and safety policy development (Technical), Continuous improvement (Technical) and Risk assessment and analysis (Technical) at Implement and Innovate Level.

The event is open to IOSH members and non-members. If you have dietary, accessibility, or other requirements, please contact us at communities@iosh.com in advance.

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As part of IOSH charitable objects, we offer this event free of charge. As we have limited spaces, we kindly ask that you inform us as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend. This will allow us to offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Please contact us at communities@iosh.com thank you for your consideration.

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