Athens, Conference Hall, Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, 5&6 November 2015 INVESTIGATION OF THE DEGREE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 39001:2012 FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ROAD SAFETY ILIAS KEPPAS, Technological Educational Institute of Athens Ass. Prof. YANNIS TYRINOPOULOS, Technological Educational Institute of Athens

2 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Aims of the research This paper aims to: investigate the degree of awareness on the International Standard ISO 39001:2012 by the Greek transport community, investigate the intentions of Greek companies and organizations throughout the entire transportation system, regarding the future implementation and certification of an effective Road Traffic Safety Management System, and provide information to organizations / companies, all interested parties and social partners concerned with road safety, of the existence and benefits of this International Standard.

3 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Aims of ISO 39001:2012 This International Standard aims to: reduce risk of serious injury or loss of life (and death) in a road accident Improving the performance of the company / organization in the field of road safety through the reduction of road accidents reduce the burden on the health system and the pension system reduce of GDP burden from man-job losses and production

4 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Implementation topics of ISO 39001:2012 This International Standard is applicable horizontally to any organization, regardless of type, size and product or service provided. The implementation field of this International Standard is wide and includes: Use of road transport for the movement of workers to and from work Transport of goods and passengers through the road transport system Activities that generate traffic to or from points where organizations control or influence Services for road transport system, such as transportation, handling, construction and maintenance of infrastructure

5 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Benefits through Certification by ISO 39001:2012 Companies and organizations that adopt this International Standard can achieve: Reduction of road accidents Reduction of insurance claims and compensation Reduction of staff person days of absence from work Reduction of maintenance costs / fleet repair Improvement workplace safety company image Improvement in the area of ​​corporate social responsibility Improvement of company’s image to the public advantage participation in public tenders Competitive advantage

6 TITLE OF THE SLIDE ISO 39001:2012 – Risk Assessment Is the most critical part of Road Traffic System and involves: Identification of the role of organization/company in the Road Traffic System Identification of the needs and expectations of interested parties Recognition, Evaluation and Risk Analysis Determination of factors in Road Safety Performance, establishing targets and monitoring indicators Establishment of Action Plans for systematic measurement, monitoring, analysis and evaluation of the degree of achievement of interim Road Safety Performance Goals

7 TITLE OF THE SLIDE ISO 39001:2012 – Risk Assessment Risk Identification: The factors can create dangers in the road network: The driver The vehicle The route Identification of people exposed to the risk: The driver Passengers Other road users Risk assessment and control adequacy of existing measures: Evaluation of risk potential event Preventive risk reduction measures (e.g. preventive vehicle maintenance)

8 TITLE OF THE SLIDE European practice Countries such as Portugal (IPAC), Latvia (SIA), Serbia (ATS), Netherlands (RvA), Lithuania (LNA) and Slovenia (SA) have not certified companies and organizations according to the Standard ISO 39001:2012 On the other hand, Northern European countries such as UK and Sweden have achieved great improvement in Road Traffic Safety targets, as a result of establishment, implementation and certification according to this International Standard

9 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Survey profile Two appropriately structured questionnaires have been designed and sent to businesses and organizations The first investigated the intentions of companies to adopt the Road Traffic System based on the ISO 39001:2012 The second investigated the experience of already certified companies 380 companies from diverse business topics were approached, from which 43 questionnaires were collected 39 companies completed the first questionnaire 4 questionnaires completed the second questionnaire It is stressed that only 4 Greek companies have been certified according to the ISO 39001:2012

1010 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Survey results

1 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Survey results

1212 TITLE OF THE SLIDE 58% of companies / organizations were not aware about the existence of this International Standard All companies / organizations intend to put forward their customers their certification with the Road Safety Management System 42% companies / organizations responded that they intend to be certified according to this International Standard within the next three years Survey results

1313 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Conclusions Threats and barriers that prohibit the adoption of the International Standard ISO 39001:2012: Ignorance about the existence and purpose of the Standard Traditional reluctance of the Greek companies in new methods and standards Economic recession Extremely low visibility and awareness of the Standard

1414 TITLE OF THE SLIDE Conclusions The Greek market faces a significant time lag in implementing innovative management systems comparatively with European and International companies Companies with culture and experience in Management Systems appear more mature and positive in adopting and implementing the new Road Traffic System Companies that interact directly with the road traffic (e.g. transport of goods or passengers) appear more positive in adopting and implementing the Road Safety Management System

1515 TITLE OF THE SLIDE ISO 39001:2012 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! ILIAS KEPPAS