Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures
Section 4: Design considerations across the lifecycle – Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures

Australia Model Code of Practice: Safe Design of Structures 4.2: 4.2 Design to facilitate safe use, including controlling psychosocial and violence risks

The intended function and likely systems of use, machinery and specific hazards (for example dangerous goods in warehouses, or manual handling equipment and access control in health facilities) should shape the design. Controls include separating vehicles from pedestrians; securing means of self-harm such as medication and hazardous chemicals; non-slip surfaces in weather-exposed and wet areas; space to install, operate and maintain plant; adequate lighting and visibility including in car parks and entries to manage harassment, bullying and violence; space for mechanical aids to reduce manual tasks, fatigue and job demands; wide corridors in hospitals and nursing homes for wheelchairs and beds; acoustic treatment; semi-opaque glass to balance privacy, noise reduction and natural surveillance; isolating workers from clients with high counters or screens and providing retreat areas; low-noise plant or isolation of noisy plant; and floor loading designed for heavy machinery with design loads shown on documents.

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