The obligation
Accredited rail transport operators must develop, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) meeting RSNL requirements, reviewed and updated as circumstances change.
The RSNL and the Rail Safety National Law National Regulations 2012 prescribe detailed requirements for an operator's Safety Management System. The SMS must identify hazards, assess and control risks, set performance targets, and include emergency management plans. Operators must review and update the SMS when operations change, after incidents, or on ONRSR direction. ONRSR may audit the SMS and issue improvement or prohibition notices if deficiencies are found.
- What
- Accredited rail transport operators must develop, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) meeting RSNL requirements, reviewed and updated as circumstances change.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
RSNL — Safety Management System (SMS) requirements is a WHS requirement set out in Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 > Safety Management § 99.
What does this WHS obligation require?
RSNL — Safety Management System (SMS) requirements is a WHS obligation under Rail Safety National Law (South Australia) Act 2012 (FEDERAL). In short, Accredited rail transport operators must develop, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) meeting RSNL requirements, reviewed and updated as circumstances change.
What changed recently?
RSNL — Safety Management System (SMS) requirements was last updated on 26 August 2026.
