GEGN8646 Iss 1.1
Guidance on the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment
Synopsis
This document gives guidance on application of the principles in the Common Safety Method for Risk Assessment and Evaluation.
Summary Of Changes
The updated GEGN8646 provides the latest reference to and extracts from post EU exit legislative framework, however no material changes to guidance have been made. Changes have been made to enhance the guidance by providing clarification and including editorial changes to align with RSSB’s document style guide.
Optional reading and resources:
Standards quarterly webinar - December 2024
Risk assessments for a light rail tram operator in a major UK city
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Guidance Note
- Issued:
- 07/12/2024
- Published:
- 07/12/2024
- Next Review:
- 07/12/2025
Details
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GEGN8646 Iss 1 |
Lead Committee | Control Command and Signalling - CCS |
Supporting Committee | Data, Systems and Telematics Standards Committee - DST; Energy - ENE; Infrastructure - INS; Plant - PLT; Rolling Stock - RST; Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
Briefing Notes | 24 BN29 |
Impact Assessments
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24 IA20 |
Technical Notes | TN0301 Iss 1; TN0304 Iss 1 |