Course overview
This four-day classroom course provides a comprehensive introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS). Through a mix of lectures, industry-based case studies, group exercises and practical tasks, participants will learn the components of an effective SMS: safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. The program emphasizes a systematic, organization-wide approach to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce operational risks, and foster a positive safety culture.

Who should attend

• Safety managers, safety officers and compliance staff
• Operational managers and supervisors across aviation, maritime, rail, energy, manufacturing and other high-hazard industries
• Quality assurance and risk management personnel
• Senior leaders and executives responsible for setting safety strategy
• Consultants and auditors working with SMS implementation or assessment

Learning objectives
By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• Explain the core elements of an SMS and how they interrelate (policy, risk management, assurance, promotion)
• Draft or review a clear safety policy and measurable safety objectives aligned with organisational goals and regulatory requirements
• Apply a structured hazard identification and safety risk assessment process (qualitative and simple quantitative approaches)
• Design and implement effective safety assurance activities, including monitoring, performance indicators, internal audits and continuous improvement mechanisms
• Develop a safety promotion plan covering training, communication, reporting systems and leadership engagement
• Use practical tools to investigate incidents, identify root causes and define corrective/preventive actions
• Integrate SMS principles into everyday operations to strengthen safety culture and leadership commitment