6Primary objective of safety management systems

6 Primary objective of safety management systems

6 Primary objective of safety management systems

The primary objective of safety management systems is to assist network operators to comply with section 5 and, in particular, to support the following—

(a) the safety of members of the public,

(b) the safety of persons working on networks,

(c) the protection of property,

(d) the management of risks to the environment that may create threats to the safety of people and property,

Example—

preventing bush fires that may be ignited by network assets

(e) the management of safety risks arising from the loss of electricity supply.