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HOF in SMS Training

This training is designed to help railway infrastructure managers and railways undertakings integrate Human and Organisational Factors (HOF) in their Safety Management System (SMS).

About

Safety is not just about rules and procedures, but about people. Every decision made, every action and mistake in your company is shaped by human and organisational factors. That’s exactly why this training is meant to help you understand HOF and build within your team a culture where people feel empowered to speak up, learn and improve, boosting safety performance. You will be equipped with key models such as the 5X5 model and practical tools to apply human and organisational concepts in everyday operations.

Is this training for you?

Whether you are a manager in charge of training, monitoring or investigation activities, this training will help you achieve better safety results in your team.

Main topics covered

  • Understanding the interconnection between HOF and SMS
  • Integrating HOF in SMS processes for performance improvement
  • How the legal framework can boost performance through HOF and SMS integration
  • HOF in investigation and linked to Just Culture

Delivery methods

  • Discussions based on real-life examples
  • Presentations with supporting materials
  • Interactive dialogues between participants
  • Group sessions guided by facilitators
  • Exercises designed to support concept comprehension

Learning outcomes

  • Strengthen your risk management and system performance
  • Understand how to integrate HOF in your daily activities
  • Learn to evaluate continuously the maturity and areas of improvement of the SMS
  • Gain a clear view on why HOF are a definitory component of the SMS

Practical information

Capacity: Around 17 participants

Duration: Approximately 17 hours over 3 days

Meet your trainers

This course is led by our trainers Clarisse Lagaize Davoine, Fabrizio Carpinelli and Anna Patacchini. 

Note: Each training session is conducted by two trainers.

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 liked most is the practical part with examples and group discussion.

I found particularly useful the process of identifying the causes of the accident, along with what each human link in the chain that caused the accident did wrong.