PROGRAM DETAILS

Introduction:

Road safety is a significant concern worldwide. With an increasing number of vehicles and road users, there is a need to ensure that roads are designed and maintained to minimize the risk of accidents. Road safety audits and inspections are vital in identifying road safety issues and implementing corrective measures. This five-day training program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct road safety audits and inspections.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles and importance of road safety audits and inspections
• Identify and assess potential road safety hazards
• Develop and implement corrective measures to improve road safety
• Learn how to prepare and present road safety audit reports
• Enhance knowledge of road safety legislation and guidelines

Training Methodology:

This program will use a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will work on real-life scenarios and apply the concepts learned during the program.

Target Audience:

This training program is suitable for road safety professionals, engineers, urban planners, government officials, and anyone involved in road design and maintenance.

Program Contents: 

Day 1: Introduction to Road Safety Audits and Inspections

•  Road safety audit vs. inspection
• Importance of road safety audits and inspections
• Road safety audit process
• Road safety inspection process

Day 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Identifying potential hazards on the road
• Hazard rating systems
• Risk assessment techniques
• Road safety risk management

Day 3: Corrective Measures and Countermeasures

• Developing corrective measures
• Identifying suitable countermeasures
• Evaluating countermeasures
• Cost-benefit analysis

Day 4: Road Safety Audit Report Writing

• Preparing a road safety audit report
• Key elements of a road safety audit report
• Common mistakes to avoid in road safety audit report writing
• Presentation skills for audit reports

Day 5: Road Safety Legislation and Guidelines

• Road safety legislation in different countries
• International guidelines for road safety audits and inspections
• Case studies and examples of successful road safety audits and inspections
• Road safety audit and inspection certification programs.