Course overview

This course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to design, implement, and maintain a Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management System in accordance with ISO 39001:2012. You’ll learn how to identify road safety risks, set measurable RTS objectives, and apply a data-driven approach to reduce deaths and serious injuries caused by road traffic incidents. The course emphasizes system integration, risk-based thinking, and continual improvement, linking ISO 39001 to related frameworks such as ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).

What you’ll learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the structure, intent, and key clauses of ISO 39001:2012.

• Identify RTS risks, road user behaviours, and external factors influencing traffic safety performance.

• Develop and implement a Road Traffic Safety policy aligned with organizational strategy.

• Set, monitor, and evaluate RTS objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Manage operational controls for vehicles, drivers, routes, and journeys to prevent accidents.

• Conduct RTS performance evaluations, internal audits, and management reviews.

• Promote a culture of road safety and continual improvement across the organization.

Who should attend

• Health and safety managers

• Fleet and transport supervisors

• Logistics and supply chain managers

• Traffic safety officers and coordinators

• Risk management and compliance professionals

• ISO consultants and internal auditors

• Government and public sector representatives involved in road transport safety

Recommended:

• Basic knowledge of safety or risk management

• Experience in transport or fleet operations helpful

• No prior ISO 39001 experience required