Easy SMS Setup - Section by Section
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Transport Canada requires you to designate an executive who is accountable for your SMS
What You Need to Provide:
- •Name of your Accountable Executive (must be an executive responsible for operations)
- •Their job title
- •Contact information
- •Date of designation
What Happens Next:
- You must notify the Minister with the executive's name as soon as possible (Section 8(2))
- Within 30 days, your Accountable Executive must sign a declaration accepting accountability and provide it to the Minister (Section 8(3))
Required Documents:
- 📄Signed declaration from Accountable Executive (template provided)
💡 Pro Tip:
The Accountable Executive must have the authority to allocate resources for SMS implementation.
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Designate Accountable Executive
Section 8
Designate Managers for Each Process (Optional)
Section 8(4-5)
Create Your Safety Policy
Section 9
Create Your List of Instruments
Sections 10-11
Railway Occurrence Management
Section 12
Safety Concern Analysis System
Sections 13-14
Risk Assessment Process
Sections 15-17
Remedial Action Implementation
Sections 18-20
Annual Safety Targets & Initiatives
Sections 21-23
Contravention & Hazard Reporting System
Section 24
Knowledge Management System
Sections 25-27
Fatigue Management in Scheduling
Section 28
Continuous Improvement Monitoring
Sections 29-32