A Safety Management System provides the organisational arrangements used to manage building safety risks through the life of the building.
It can include responsibilities, competence, risk assessment, control of contractors, change management, incident reporting, assurance, monitoring, resident engagement and arrangements for reviewing performance.
The safety case describes and demonstrates the management of risk. The Safety Management System helps ensure that the organisation continues to manage those risks effectively in practice.
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Find out moreRelated questions
- What are leading indicators in building safety?
Leading indicators are measures that provide warning that safety performance may be deteriorating before a serious incident occurs.
- What is a live building safety case?
A live building safety case changes as the building, evidence and understanding of risk change.
- How do you demonstrate that building safety risks are being managed effectively?
Effective risk management requires more than identifying that a control exists — the Accountable Person needs confidence that important controls actually work.
Building safety legislation, regulation and Building Safety Regulator guidance can change. This page is general information, not legal advice — always refer to current legislation and official guidance for your building.