An Essential Introduction to successfully applying the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment (CSM RA) Regulations

The CSM RA Regulation has been applied to railway projects in the United Kingdom for over 10 years, with Network Rail having adopted it into company standards and mandating its application on all of its projects.

 

Failure to comply could lead to loss of life and human harm, prosecution, delays to project commissioning, increased costs to complete, and reputational damage!

 

With greater responsibility being placed onto the supply chain to demonstrate compliance, the purpose of the 1-day training is to provide delegates with insights of the requirements placed on the industry in the identification and management of hazards. 

 

The course provides for open discussion between delegates and our experienced safety leaders. We also include various examples of how the CSM RA has been successfully applied to railway infrastructure projects including our work on the Midland Rail Hub programme which has been put forward as an example of good practice to Network Rail's Rail Investment Centre of Excellence.

 

Book your place risk free. If you do not receive the value you expect from the course then we'll refund the full amount as part of our money back guarantee.

Delegates will gain knowledge of the:

  • Terms and Concepts
  • Background to Engineering Safety Management
  • Duty Holders and Actors
  • Significance Assessment
  • System Definition
  • Safety Plan
  • Hazard Identification and Classification
  • Risk Acceptance Principles
  • Safety Requirements
  • Transfer of Residual Risk
  • Hazard Management
  • Safety Cases
  • Lifecycle Deliverables
  • Independent Assessment
  • Endorsement and Authorisations

Group exercises shall be run throughout the day.

If you are involved in making any change to a railway system that is technical, operational or organisational in nature then you need to be familiar with the requirements of the CSM RA risk management framework.


This programme is therefore ideally suited for rail professionals such as Sponsors, Project Managers, Engineers, and those involved in Operations and Maintenance readiness.


The course is non-technical and assumes no prior knowledge in system/functional safety.

Attendance and completion of this training programme demonstrates commitment to safely integrating complex railway systems.


Upon completion of the course you will be familiar with the key activities and deliverables to be produced throughout a project lifecycle to successfully demonstrate compliance to the CSM RA regulations and receive endorsement from independent Assessment Bodies and System Review Panels.


As well as receiving the slides and notes from the course, a certificate of attainment will be issued upon successful completion of the multiple-choice exam.  

  • Course Topics

    Delegate will gain knowledge of:

    • Background to Engineering Safety Management
    • Introduction to Rail Engineering Safety Management standards
    • Background to the CSM-RA and its continued application after Brexit!
    • Key terms and definitions
    • Context and scope
    • Risk evaluation and assessment framework
    • Methods of identifying safety measures and requirements and in demonstrating compliance
    • Risk management stakeholders; their responsibilities and competence
    • Independent Assessment
    • Project lifecycle requirements
    • Key deliverables

  • Who should attend

    If you are involved in making any change to a railway system that is technical, operational or organisational in nature then you need to be familiar with the requirements of the CSM RA risk management framework.


    This programme is therefore ideally suited for rail professionals such as Sponsors, Project Managers, Engineers, and those involved in Operations and Maintenance readiness.


    The course is non-technical and assumes no prior knowledge in system/functional safety.

  • Benefits to you

    Attendance and completion of this training programme demonstrates commitment to safely integrating complex railway systems. 


    Upon completion of the course you will be familiar with the key activities and deliverables to be produced throughout a project lifecycle to successfully demonstrate compliance to the CSM RA regulations and receive endorsement from independent Assessment Bodies and System Review Panels.


    Course materials and a certificate of attainment will be issued upon successful completion of the multiple-choice exam.  

Delivery Method

This course is available to suit public and in‑house corporate training requirements and can be delivered at your premises or online. 

Upcoming Courses

The following online courses are available in 2025:



  • Thursday 12th June;
  • Thursday 10th July;
  • Tuesday 23rd September;
  • Tuesday 18th November.


The timings for each course is 9am to 5pm [UK].


Separate in-person corporate training courses can also be arranged.


Please note that a maximum of 12 delegates can attend the in-person and online training courses.

Introductory Offer

To celebrate the formal launch of our 1 day course, our introductory offer per delegate is: £180 (GBP) [includes VAT]


Corporate / Group bookings for 5+ delegates receive an additional 10% discount!


Our introductory offer will increase to £300 (GBP) [includes VAT] per delegate as of 30th June 2025 so book soon!

Post Course Follow Up

As part of this course, all attendees are entitled to a free 20mins troubleshooting 1-2-1 Microsoft Teams call with our trainer Damon High after the event.

Guarantee

Should you not be satisfied with our course then we'll refund 100% of the fee; no questions asked!

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Payment Plan

Should you wish to discuss paying for the course in several instalments then please contact us and we'd be happy to discuss. Please note that all instalments will need to have been made prior to course attendance.