ATR Seminar 2006
Safety Management Systems
Rail Safety Act
SMS Requirements - Tourist and Heritage
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All ARO’s under the TA 1983 have been required to have a Safety Management System (SMS).
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There are however two different SMS standards being met within the Tourist and Heritage sector
1. Guidelines for Rail Safety Accreditation 1994
2. AS4292.1 1995
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The Rail Safety Act 2006 and Regulations will be the single source for SMS requirements for all Victorian Rail Operators - Commercial and Tourist and Heritage.
RSA 2006 - SMS Requirements
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Existing SMS’s will require enhancement in order to meet the requirements in the Schedule 2 of the Rail Safety Regs.
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PTSV will provide assistance through a SMS template tool (CD) and individual tailored workshops to help the sector meet new legislative requirements.
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The Victorian SMS CD is structured along similar lines to the SMS guidance for Tourist and Heritage Railway Operators released by the RSRP in April 2006.
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The Victorian CD will be distributed to the Sector in the near future.
RSA 2006 - SMS Requirements
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The Rail Safety legislation explicitly requires an SMS. It also provides more clarity and detail around the development of the SMS as well as a definition and the structured content of an SMS.
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The legislation also places emphasis to the link between safety and risk.
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In general operational terms a Safety Management System is a document centered on risk controls. The resolute defences an operator commits to, uses and understands will promote and ensure safety towards people and property. Such defences can include:
- Policies
- Operational rules
- Procedures
- Processes
- Checklists, newsletters and bulletins
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Accredited Rail Operators SMS content is set out in Schedule 2 of the Regs
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Private Siding (Non-Accredited Rail Operator) SMS content is set out in Schedule 3 of the Regs.
SMS requirements - Schedule 2
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Safety policy
Governance & internal control
Management, accountabilities…
Regulatory compliance
Document control
Safety records
Safety performance targets
Internal SMS audit arrangements
Corrective actions
Review and revision
Managements of change
Security
Safety culture
Consultation
Internal communication
Risk management
Personnel management
Rail Safety Worker competence
Information, instruction and training
Procurement and contract management
Engineering and operational safety systems
Process control
Asset management
Interface-co-ordination
Emergency management
Investigation
Safety policy
Governance & internal control
Management, accountabilities…
Regulatory compliance
Document control
Safety records
Safety performance targets
Internal SMS audit arrangements
Corrective actions
Review and revision
Managements of change
Security
Safety culture
Consultation
Internal communication
Risk management
Personnel management
R Drug and Alcohol (Part 6 RSA)
R Fatigue (Reg 36)
R Health and Fitness (Reg 35)
Rail Safety Worker competence
Information, instruction and training
Procurement and contract management
Engineering and operational safety systems
Process control
Asset management
Interface-co-ordination
Emergency management
Investigation
SMS requirements - Schedule 3
Interface co-ordination
Risk management
Infrastructure maintenance
RSA 2006 - SMS Requirements
Once you receive the Victorian SMS CD, officers from PTSV will contact you to arrange a suitable date, time and location for SMS workshops.
PTSV will primarily keep you informed via mail. Information will also be updated on our website www.doi.vic.gov.au - Regulators and licensing
Keep your eyes and ears to the ground for further information.