Safety in Design and Construction: A Lifecycle Approach
February 22–26, 2010 (Dates Tentative)
Boston, Massachusetts

**Please Note**

The following information is currently being updated. The program below reflects information from 2009 and is subject to change..

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Advance your design skills with this comprehensive program, co-designed by topic experts within the Harvard community to disseminate the practical application of Design for Construction Safety’s need-to-know theories with the goal of reducing injury and accident rates on your projects.

Construction projects that have implemented the process described in the course have demonstrated that more than 95% of lost time injuries can be reduced through changes in the design process.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the construction industry has the highest number of both fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries in the U.S. The Safety in Design and Construction program outlines the factors that impact safety and will equip attendees to identify and eliminate hazards at every phase of the project.

Program overview:

Safety in Design and Construction was developed using Design for Construction 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 program targets safety during the entire course of a project from demolition of an existing structure, through the concept, design, construction, and operation phases of a new facility. The program will cover accepted strategies and best practices related to each phase of construction.

A goal of this program is to set a standard by which other entities, including OSHA, will evaluate their current training programs.

Why you should attend:

The average lost workday rate for construction in the U.S. is 2.1 (2.1 out of every 100 full-time workers sustain an injury resulting in lost time). The Washington Group International, now the Washington Division of URS, has a lost workday rate below 0.1—that’s less than 5% of the national average. This is a direct result of their approach to construction safety, including the design for safety process.

The first step to decreasing your injury rates is to participate in Safety in Design and Construction. The management techniques and enhanced knowledge of standards and best practices gained during this program will translate into increased efficiency and profitability through decreased accidents and injuries.

Who should attend:

Any professional involved in conceptualizing, designing, reviewing, constructing, or operating a facility will directly benefit from this course. Applicable job titles include, but are not limited to:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

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Program Directors

Garrett Burke, CSP
Associate Director
Occupational Safety and Construction Services
Harvard University

Gary J. Cunningham, CSP
Senior Safety Engineer
Harvard University

Jack T. Dennerlein, SM, PhD
Associate Professor of Ergonomics and Safety
Department of Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health

Jason P. Edic, CSP
Construction Safety Manager
Harvard University

Program Faculty

Robert C. Campbell, BSc Hons, Dip, Arch, FRIAS, RIBA
Rob Campbell Limited

Peter G. Furst, MBA, Registered Architect, CSI ,CSP, ARM, REA,
The Furst Group

John A. Gambatese, PhD, PE
Associate Professor
School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Oregon State University

Bradley D. Giles, PE, CSP
Vice President
Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security
URS Washington Division

Christopher A. Kenney, Esq.
Kenney & Sams, P.C.

Jamie MacDonald
CAD | GIS Manager, Asset Management Specialist
S E A Consultants Inc.

Arthur A. Spruch, PE
Director of Higher Education Services
S E A Consultants Inc.

Dan Tenney, AIA
Principal Architect
S E A Consultants Inc.

T. Michael Toole, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Bucknell University

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Agenda (Reflects 2009 Information)

Monday, February 23, 2009
8:00
 Check-In and Continental Breakfast
8:30 Welcome and Introductions — Cunningham
9:30 Program Overview — Burke
10:00 Refreshment Break
10:15 The Business Case for Safety: The Impact of Incidents/Accidents — Burke, Cunningham
11:15 Design for Construction Safety:  Concept and Research
— Gambatese, Toole
12:15 pm Lunch
1:15 Conceptual Phase: Project Team Roles and Impacts — Furst
2:45 Refreshment Break
3:00 The Liability Challenge Associated with Safety Consideration: Panel Discussion — Furst, Kenney, Tenney
5:00 Sessions End
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 Course Case Study: Conceptual Phase
— Burke, Cunningham, Dennerlein, Edic
9:30 Design Phase: Project Team Roles and Impacts — Furst
10:30 Refreshment Break
10:45 Design for Construction Safety: In Practice
— Gambatese, Toole
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 Construction Design Management Regulations in the United Kingdom — Campbell
2:00 Refreshment Break
2:15 The Use of 3-D Modeling in Risk Assessment
— Spruch, MacDonald
3:30 Refreshment Break
3:45 Course Case Study: Design Phase
— Burke, Cunningham, Dennerlein, Edic
5:00 Sessions End
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:30 Bid/Plan/Schedule Phase: Project Team Roles and Impacts
— Furst
9:30 Refreshment Break
9:45 Successes in the Creation of a Safety Culture: A Practical Approach — Giles
11:00 Course Case Study: Bid/Plan/Schedule Phase
— Burke, Cunningham, Edic
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 Construction Industry Video: The Impact of Injuries and Accidents
2:00 Refreshment Break
2:15 Construction Phase: Project Roles and Impacts
— Furst
3:15 Break
3:30 Safety Management Systems — Edic
4:30 Sessions End
Thursday, February 26, 2009
8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:30

EH&S Requirements, Regulations, and Practices (Eight Things Every Person in Construction Should Know)
— Burke, Cunningham, Edic
10:30 Refreshment Break
10:45 Continuous Improvement and Maintenance of the Project Safety Culture — Cunningham
11:45 Lunch
12:45 pm Course Case Study: Construction Phase Task Planning
— Burke, Cunningham, Edic
2:00 Refreshment Break
2:15 Measurement Performance — Burke
3:15 Break
3:30 Breakout Sessions
5:00 Sessions End
Friday, February 27, 2009
8:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:30
 Stories from Tradespeople and Operations
10:00 Refreshment Break
10:15 Course Discussion: Application of Course Theories Systems — Burke, Cunningham, Edic
11:15 Adjournment — Burke
  Agenda is subject to change

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Continuing Education Credit (Reflects 2009 Information)

The CEUs earned in this program may be applied towards the following credits:

The Harvard School of Public Health has an Education and Research Center (ERC) that is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

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Program Check-In

On the first day, please check in at:

Harvard School of Public Health
FXB Building
651 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617.384.8692

The program takes place at the Harvard School of Public Health, located in the heart of the Harvard Longwood Campus in Boston. Public transportation is also readily available to the city's many shopping districts, museums and restaurants. For directions, please click here.

Accommodations (Reflects 2009 Information)

The Courtyard Marriott, Brookline
40 Webster Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617.734.1393
$159/single/double occupancy + 9.7% tax

Rooms have been reserved at this reduced rate until January 23, 2009. Reservations should be made when you receive your registration and payment confirmation. Please mention the program name and the Harvard School of Public Health to receive the special rate. The Courtyard Marriott is approx. 1.8 miles from the program location. Accommodations include a daily shuttle trip to and from the program location.

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Program Fee (Dates and fees subject to change)

$1,695 if payment received on or before November, 30, 2009
$1,795 if payment received between November, 31, 2009 and February 15, 2010
$1,895 if payment received after February 15, 2010

Program fee includes:



Group Discounts Available: Register with a colleague and receive a 15% discount on each full tuition. Receive a 20% discount when three or more colleagues from your organization register. That means, when you participate with four colleagues, a fifth colleague can attend tuition free! This is an excellent professional development opportunity that can serve as a strategy-building retreat for your team.Please email us at contedu@hsph.harvard.edu or call us at 617.384.8692 for more information.

Workforce Training Funding for Massachusetts Employers: This program is eligible for Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development funding grants. Massachusetts companies may be eligible for up to 50% off program fees. Contact the Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development for assistance on filling out the approval forms:

1.800.252.1591
www.mass.gov/wtf

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Payment Policy

Payment must be made in US funds and received in order to process your registration. Payment by credit card is strongly preferred (Visa, MasterCard, AmEx). If paying by check, please make check payable to Harvard School of Public Health-CCPE, and be sure the participant's name is on the check. Note: Please do not make non-refundable flight arrangements until you have received confirmation from us.

Substitution/Cancellation Policy

Substitutions may be made without additional charge. All requests for substitutions or cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations on or before January 1, 2010 will be issued a refund less a $150 administrative fee per person. Cancellations received between January 2, 2010 and January 29, 2010 will be issued a refund of 50%. After January 29, 2010, no refund will be issued. There will be no exceptions to this policy.

Ways to Register

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