SMS Manual
Map of your whole safety management system: what each part does, who owns it and which document controls it.
What it proves at audit
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation criteria this document produces evidence for. Check your readiness.
Why operators use it
We use this manual as the map of our safety system: it shows what we do, which risks we manage, where the controls live and how information moves from frontline work to management review and improvement.
Without a system map, a document library can become disconnected paperwork. The manual helps every user locate the right procedure or record and helps management/auditors understand how the whole system works together.
From the companion guide that comes with this document.
Related documents
One-page safety policy where leadership commits to safe transport, fitness to drive, no-reprisal reporting and resourcing.
Sets who decides what in transport safety, with delegations, backups and accountability.
Governance rhythm that lets directors show due diligence: what they review, decide and verify, and when.
Position descriptions with safety duties, competence needs and escalation built into every role.
Step-by-step plan to implement the SMS with owners, dates, evidence and decision gates.
Register of every transport activity, site and interface the business actually runs, so nothing is missed.