ISO 39001 Road Traffic Safety Management System Start Up Guide

This document is a guide for implementing the ISO 39001:2012 standard, which specifies requirements for a road traffic safety (RTS) management system. It aims to assist organizations in reducing fatalities and serious injuries related to road traffic crashes that they can influence. The guide outlines the importance of adopting proactive measures to enhance road safety, particularly for vulnerable road users. It details a comprehensive Safe System approach that accommodates human errors and promotes a holistic framework for road traffic safety management. The document describes the iterative Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodology for achieving safety management results. It also presents a roadmap for organizations to develop and implement their RTS management systems through a six-step process, emphasizing leadership commitment, planning, and the identification of safety performance factors. The guide encourages organizations to seek independent certification and to integrate road traffic safety into their business processes to enhance overall safety outcomes.