1 Plan and establish a rail safety compliance framework Rail safety compliance documentation relevant to organisational activities is accessed, interpreted and applied

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Plan and establish a rail safety compliance framework 

1.1

Rail safety compliance documentation relevant to organisational activities is accessed, interpreted and applied

1.2

Policies and objectives that express organisational commitment to rail safety compliance are developed in collaboration with relevant personnel

1.3

Rail safety compliance system framework is established and implemented in accordance with organisational requirements/operations

1.4

Scope of proposed rail safety compliance requirements and required resources are determined in consultation with relevant personnel

1.5

Rail safety compliance is integrated into job descriptions and relevant organisational procedures

1.6

Procedures are established to ensure information related to rail safety compliance is readily accessible to relevant stakeholders

1.7

Approval for establishing rail safety compliance system is sought as required from relevant personnel

2 

Establish consultation and audit procedures 

2.1

Relevant stakeholders are identified and systems procedures for maximising opportunities to implement rail safety compliance are developed and documented

2.2

Relevant stakeholders are consulted on rail safety compliance requirements and information is used to establish monitoring and auditing systems

2.3

Resource allocation for implementing compliance requirements are identified and reported in accordance with organisational and relevant legislative requirements

2.4

Measures are established in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with organisational objectives through validating processes

3 

Implement, maintain and review a rail safety compliance system 

3.1

Rail safety management system (SMS) is implemented in accordance with organisational and regulatory requirements

3.2

System effectiveness is assessed against organisational and regulatory requirements

3.3

Rail SMS is audited in accordance with established procedures

3.4

Audit procedures are reviewed regularly to identify necessary changes and opportunities for continual improvement