Investigating SMS Training
This training is designed to provide a structured approach in analysing occurrences, linking findings from events to the Safety Management System (SMS) to enhance system learning.
About
If you are involved in analysing safety occurrences, you know that describing what happened is not enough. The real value comes when findings are linked to the Safety Management System, to understand what the system missed and how it can be improved. That’s why, by participating in our training you will learn to go beyond surface-level findings, understanding how Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) influence events and make more effective recommendations.
Is this training for you?
Whether you are part of a safety team, an accident investigator or an event analysis practitioner with a basic experience, this training is perfect for you.
Main topics covered
- What is a Safety Management System (SMS)
- SMS in EU railways
- SMS and accident models
- SMS investigation: basic steps, digging deeper, investigating beyond the SMS
- Recommendations for SMS
- Investigating safety culture
Delivery methods
- Individual preparation based on materials received beforehand
- E-learning components
- Discussions based on real cases (given example or chosen by the participants)
- Individual coaching
- Presentations with supporting materials
- Personalised feedback
Learning outcomes
- Understand how safety incidents relate to organisational systems
- Gain a structured approach in analysing events
- Understand the SMS from a railway context
- Enhance system learning by integrating findings into the SMS
Practical information
Capacity: Around 8 participants
Duration: Approximately 6 hours a day, over 3 days (incl. individual exercises)
Meet your trainers
This course is led by our trainers Bart Accou and Fabrizio Carpinelli.
When?
To see the next available sessions of the training, please consult our training catalogue. Or request a specific session for your organisation through the Contact Us form.
Testimonials
What I most liked is the focus on human and organizational factors and the 5 steps of an investigation.
Useful method for investigating SMS, competence of the Trainers.
Very informative and practical. The ERA trainers are experts in their field and conveyed their knowledge in a very clear and understandable way. I particularly liked the combination of theoretical principles and practical application in a “real case.”
The training provides clear guidance on how accidents or near misses can be investigated using a comprehensible method. The SAFRAN method ensures that HOF is integrated into the investigations and avoids potential bias. Thanks to this methodology, the investigation results in measures being taken at all levels of the organization. The method presents a very interesting approach, and the training teaches all the skills needed to apply the method.
The most interesting things for me were HOF 5x5 model, safety culture model and the links between them and the investigation.