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Talking Safety Management Systems

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TSO-Spotlight-Talking-SMS-07-27-2023.pdf (305.83 KB)

Safety communication sets the tone for the agency and helps build a robust safety culture. This article offers considerations for agencies reviewing how they communicate about safety with their employees. This article was originally published in the July 2023 issue of the Transit Safety & Oversight Spotlight newsletter.

Last updated: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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