Safety management plans for road-based public passenger services
Responsible duty holders for road-based public passenger services must have a safety management plan (SMP). Find out about SMPs and learn how to develop one.
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About safety management plans
Learn about safety management plans (SMPs) including what they are, who needs them and who must follow them.
Develop your safety management plan
Find out how to develop your safety management plan, including the requirements it must meet and the steps involved in completing a risk assessment.
Maintain your safety management plan
Find information about maintaining your safety management plan including consulting duty holders, accessing, reviewing and updating the plan and record keeping.
Common hazards for road-based public passenger services
Find examples of common hazards in road-based public passenger services to help you start identifying risks and potential causes of harm.
Safety management plan example template
Download an SMP example template to show you what your SMP could look like. Using this template is optional—you can use a plan format that suits you.