Don’t wait for problems to escalate before bringing in specialist help. Relying on last-minute fixes can be stressful, expensive and ultimately lead to safety incidents.

Did you know that incorporating specialist engineering support early in your program can save time, money, and hassle? Safety assurance engineers don’t need to be full-time to make a big impact—they can provide critical oversight during key stages of design, installation, and commissioning.

By engaging a safety assurance engineer from the start—even for short durations—you can ensure you have identified potential hazardous events early, therefore reducing risk and avoid the frantic scramble to get documentation approved as deadlines approach. Proactive support keeps your program running smoothly and avoids costly, high-effort corrections later.

Pushing safety activities to the last minute often leads to rushed efforts, increased team stress, and higher expenses, undoing any perceived savings. You are also unlikely to gain the support from key independent bodies and review panels, making your commissioning activities unlikely.

Why risk it?

Some quick checks to assess your safety assurance readiness:

• 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: Do you have a clear person or team responsible for delivering safety assurance activities?

• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Are completed activities aligned with your safety assurance plan?

• 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Have you factored in submission deadlines for safety assurance documentation, including review periods from independent bodies?

At HSRS, we specialize in providing safety assurance support for railway infrastructure projects. Our experts help you meet deliverables on time and to the highest standards.

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