@article{ART003189528},
author={Chijoo Lee},
title={Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance},
journal={The Korea Spatial Planning Review},
issn={1229-8638},
year={2025},
volume={124},
pages={55-72},
doi={10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004}
TY - JOUR
AU - Chijoo Lee
TI - Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance
JO - The Korea Spatial Planning Review
PY - 2025
VL - 124
IS - null
PB - 국토연구원
SP - 55
EP - 72
SN - 1229-8638
AB - The design for safety (DfS) system was established to mitigate construction accidents. However, challenges such as designers’ lack of expertise in construction and safety and non-collaboration with relevant experts continue to hinder its full implementation. This study proposes methods to address these issues and activate DfS more effectively. By reviewing previous studies and consulting with experts, the factors needed to support designers in DfS performance were identified from three key perspectives: improving expertise, strengthening collaboration, and clarifying the role of the owner. Nine activation plans were proposed to revitalize DfS: 1) Establish DfS training programs and expert qualification systems; 2) Create DfS manuals and guides for each major construction type; 3) Share DfS best practices and their effects; 4) Set up DfS support systems; 5) Organize a dedicated safety design department; 6) Establish DfS fee standards by designers; 7) Direct ordering by the owner to perform DfS; 8) Expand delivery methods that allow construction companies to participate in the design process; and 9) Award additional points in the green building certification system. Thereafter, the priority was identified by evaluating the importance and urgency of the proposed DfS activation plan through a survey. The three activation plans with the highest priority were ⑥ Establish DfS fee standards by designers, ② Create DfS manuals and guides for each major construction type, and ⑦ Direct ordering by the owner to perform DfS. These items were prioritized due to the high importance and urgency of ensuring that designers are compensated appropriately for their DfS work and that their expertise in construction and safety is enhanced.
KW - Construction Accidents;Design for Safety;Improving Expertise;Strengthening Collaboration;Owner Role;Activation Plan
DO - 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
ER -
Chijoo Lee. (2025). Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance. The Korea Spatial Planning Review, 124, 55-72.
Chijoo Lee. 2025, "Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance", The Korea Spatial Planning Review, vol.124, pp.55-72. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee "Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124 pp.55-72 (2025) : 55.
Chijoo Lee. Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance. 2025; 124 55-72. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee. "Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124(2025) : 55-72.doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee. Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance. The Korea Spatial Planning Review, 124, 55-72. doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee. Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance. The Korea Spatial Planning Review. 2025; 124 55-72. doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee. Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance. 2025; 124 55-72. Available from: doi:10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
Chijoo Lee. "Essential Factors and Activation Plans for Design for Safety (DfS) Performance" The Korea Spatial Planning Review 124(2025) : 55-72.doi: 10.15793/kspr.2025.124..004
