It is an international standard that specifies the requirements for a Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS). Its goal is to help organizations improve road safety by reducing the risk of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities.

The standard provides a framework for organizations to plan, implement, monitor, and continually improve road safety practices. The requirements of ISO 39001:2012 are flexible and applicable to all types of organizations, regardless of size or nature.

The main elements of the standard include:

1. Context of the Organization: Identifying internal and external factors that influence the organization’s ability to achieve road safety objectives.

2. Leadership: Involvement and commitment from management in establishing a road traffic safety policy and defining roles and responsibilities.

3. Planning: Setting objectives and actions to improve road safety based on risk and opportunity analysis.

4. Support: Managing the resources, competencies, awareness, and communication needed to maintain an effective management system.

5. Operational Control: Planning and controlling operations to address road safety risks.

6. Performance Evaluation: Monitoring and measuring the performance of the road traffic safety management system.

7. Improvement: Implementing corrective and preventive actions to continually improve the management system.

ISO 39001:2012 aims to support organizations in their mission to enhance road safety, aligning with global initiatives such as the United Nations’ “Decade of Action for Road Safety.” Certified organizations can demonstrate their commitment to reducing traffic accidents, thereby improving the safety of their employees and other road users.

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