ISO 39001

ISO 39001: Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS)

ISO 39001 is an international standard developed for Road Traffic Safety Management Systems (RTSMS). This standard provides a framework for organizations to improve their traffic safety performance, reduce traffic accidents, and minimize deaths and injuries resulting from such accidents. ISO 39001 specifically aims to establish policies and practices to mitigate traffic-related risks.

Objectives of ISO 39001

• Improve Road Safety: To reduce deaths and injuries resulting from traffic accidents.

• Reduce Risks: To identify and manage factors that can lead to traffic accidents.

• Continual Improvement: To continuously improve processes related to traffic safety.

• Legal and Social Responsibility: To comply with legal requirements related to traffic safety.

• Sustainability: To create a safer and more sustainable transportation infrastructure.
  
  

Key Elements of ISO 39001

• Organizational Context

  • Defining the internal and external context of the organization.

  • Identifying stakeholders relevant to traffic safety.

• Leadership and Policy

  • Top management's leadership in road traffic safety.

  • Establishment of traffic safety policies.

• Planning

  • Setting traffic safety objectives.

  • Assessing and prioritizing traffic risks.

• Support

  • Employee training and awareness programs.

  • Provision of resources related to traffic safety.

• Operation

  • Implementation of strategies and practices to prevent traffic accidents.

  • Improving safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and road infrastructure.

• Performance Evaluation

  • Monitoring and measuring traffic safety performance.

  • Evaluating the level of achievement of objectives.

• Improvement

  • Correcting identified deficiencies.

  • Continually improving traffic safety processes.

Benefits of ISO 39001

• Traffic Accident Reduction: Helps prevent accidents through risk management.

• Enhanced Reputation: Increases the organization's reputation by demonstrating a commitment to traffic safety.

• Legal Compliance: Facilitates compliance with national and international traffic safety laws and regulations.

• Operational Efficiency: Creates safer and more efficient transportation systems.

• Sustainability: Supports sustainable development by contributing to social well-being.
  
  

Who is ISO 39001 Suitable For?

• Transportation and logistics companies.

• Municipalities and local governments.

• Companies managing vehicle fleets.

• Public and private organizations involved in transportation infrastructure.

• Educational institutions and non-governmental organizations.