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Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS)
The Advanced Safety Management Systems (SMS) course, developed in collaboration with industry experts, builds on participants' existing knowledge and experience. It explores safety management concepts from a holistic perspective, providing a deeper understanding of the organizational, human, and operational factors that influence safety outcomes. Through case studies and interactive group discussions, participants will apply critical thinking to analyze complex safety scenarios and develop well-reasoned, defensible safety strategies.
Objectives
- Assess an SMS to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Formulate actions and evaluate the impact of safety-related issues on the organization.
- Appraise the organizational context when planning safety improvements.
- Create defensible safety positions to support informed decision-making and risk reduction.
- Strengthen safety culture by developing actions that drive continuous safety performance improvement.
- Differentiate leadership styles and understand their impact on safety initiative success.
Program Content
- Safety Culture and its drivers in an organization
- Safety Leadership and its role in enabling effective safety management
- SMS Key Appointments, Structures and Committees
- Safety Data and Safety Information – assessment, use and protection
- Facilitating informed decision-making through Safety Risk Assessments Evolution of Safety Management
