ISO 39001 CERTIFICATION

The ISO 39001 standard is the reference framework for Road Traffic Safety Management System (RTSMS) certification. It provides organizations with guidelines to effectively manage road traffic safety, reduce accidents, and enhance overall road safety performance.

The ISO 39001 standard is structured into various sections, thoughtfully designed to encompass all aspects of road traffic safety management. Its objective is to guide organizations in aligning their processes and activities towards the implementation of a robust road traffic safety management system.

This standard provides significant added value by offering precise guidance on achieving customer satisfaction, maintaining an active corporate policy, and continually improving road safety.

Typically, the adoption of the ISO 39001 standard is voluntary, but there might be specific laws and regulations in some regions or industries that make certification mandatory. Organizations involved in road transportation, logistics, or public administration could be subject to such mandatory requirements.

ISO 39001 certification offers a range of significant advantages to organizations aiming to enhance road safety and demonstrate their commitment to this critical area:

• Enhanced Risk Management: ISO 39001 certification helps organizations proactively identify, evaluate, and manage road safety risks, reducing the potential negative impact of road accidents on operations and the organization’s reputation.

• Legal Compliance: Certification aids organizations in complying with road safety laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal penalties and fines.

• Improved Reputation: Obtaining ISO 39001 certification demonstrates tangible commitment to road safety, enhancing the organization’s reputation among customers, business partners, and regulatory authorities.

• Access to Tender Opportunities: In some cases, ISO 39001 certification may be a requirement for participating in public or private road transportation-related tenders, opening up new business opportunities.

• Cost Reduction: Better road safety management can lead to reduced costs associated with accidents, including insurance and repair costs, as well as compensation.

• Continuous Improvement: The ISO 39001 standard promotes continuous improvement, helping organizations identify areas for enhancement and implement preventive measures to avoid future road accidents.

Certification Request

All the economic aspects and the auditors’ activities related to the certification process may be agreed at this stage. The finalization of a contract concludes this part. Indeed the process for certification depends on the contract stipulated between the company and the certification body.
Generally, it is valid for three years.

Preliminary Audit (optional and possibly requested by the customer)

It is an initial assessment of the current company’s management system.
The preliminary audit is not involved in the normal process for certification and any possible improvement thus is intended to be nothing but a suggestion and it is not included in the official audit report.

Certification Audit – Stage 1

The audit is held in the company office. In this stage, the auditor gathers all the informations and evaluates the documents referring to the management system that must be certified. The auditor analyses the compulsory and voluntary standards. This is a preparatory step for the second stage of the Certification Audit.

Certification Audit – Stage 2

In this stage, the auditor will ascertain that the company complies with the management system. At the end of this process, the auditor will submit the ISO issue request to the certification body, if a significant nonconformity does not occur.