Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.5 Aug 2025

Safety in Design: A Global Movement

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project. In this episode, we discuss Safety in Design across the world, diving into how it improves worker safety, construction schedules and financial outcomes. We hear from Alizabeth Aramowicz Smith, VP at Antea Group USA, Global Health & Safety Working Group Leader at the Inogen Alliance, as well as Arun Shourie, Senior Manager at Chola MS Risk in India, and Meng Liu, Senior Partner at Anew Global Consulting in China.

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Guest Quotes

“ This whole process of Safety in Design demonstrates the commitment of an employer towards an employee, towards the wellbeing of an employee.” - Arun

“It’s not only about safety, it is also about cost and schedule and efficiency.” Meng

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Time Stamps
(00:00) Safety in Design and reducing risks

(00:46) Meet the hosts and guests

(04:38) Why Safety in Design matters now

(09:55) Design decisions and risk prevention

(18:10) Case studies from India and China

(26:45) Making the business case to leadership

(32:20) Phil and Alizabeth’s key takeaways

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Rethinking EHS is brought to you by the Inogen Alliance. Inogen Alliance is a global network of 70+ companies providing environment, health, safety and sustainability services working together to provide one point of contact to guide multinational organizations to meet their global commitments locally. Visit http://www.inogenalliance.com/ to learn more.

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Links

Inogenalliance.com/resources

Inogenalliance.com/podcast

Phil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phildillard/
Alizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alizabeth-aramowicz-smith-61618615/

Meng on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mengliu/

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