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Table 1

Framework for basic railway safety management capability evaluation index system

Framework	Safety management systems – requirements	China railway safety management regulations	China Railway’s implementation opinions on strengthening the railway safety governance system
Formation of safety committees	5.1 Leadership (Support establishment and operation of security management committees or working groups within organization.)	Chapter III. Responsibility for safety in production (Each unit should have a work safety committee)	2.2 Organizational structure (Establish Work Safety Committee) 2.3 Security decision-making (Give full play to Work Safety Committee’s role in order to provide effective support for safety decision-making.)
Responsibility for work safety	5.3 Organizational structure, responsibilities and authorities (It is essential to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive and robust safety accountability system throughout the organization.)	Chapter III. Responsibility for safety in production (A system of responsibility for work safety for all staff across all departments and levels shall established and continuously enhanced, with a strong emphasis on aligning it with the job responsibilities associated with each department and position.) Chapter XII. Appraisals, rewards and punishments (Clearly define assessment criteria for different types of disciplinary violations, and conduct assessments in strict adherence to these criteria. In addition, provide recognition and rewards to groups or individuals who demonstrate exceptional abilities in identifying safety hazards, preventing accidents, or contributing to work safety.)	1.1 Full accountability for production safety (Implement targeted revision and enhancement of the comprehensive work safety responsibility system across all levels and positions.) 1.2 Responsibility assessment (Conducting evaluations and assessments of work safety duties performance.) 1.3 Accountability (Ensure accountability for safety throughout the entire transportation production process.) 1.4 Positive incentives (Encourage and guide workers to proactively identify and appropriately address significant safety hazards that could result in severe consequences.)
Safety management organization	5.3 Organizational structure, responsibilities and authorities (Each level of staff within the organization should take responsibility for managing the safety within its respective area.)		2.2 Organizational structure (Provide appropriate full-time or part-time production safety management personnel.)
Safety rules and regulations		Chapter IV. Regulations (Each unit must promptly amend, establish, supplement, or abolish rules and regulations to align with changes in the organization of production, equipment and facilities, and operating conditions.)	2.4 Regulatory standards (Promptly amend, establish, supplement, repeal, and interpret regulations, and publish a listing of effective regulations.)

Framework	Safety management systems – requirements	China railway safety management regulations	China Railway’s implementation opinions on strengthening the railway safety governance system
Formation of safety committees	5.1 Leadership (Support establishment and operation of security management committees or working groups within organization.)	Chapter III. Responsibility for safety in production (Each unit should have a work safety committee)	2.2 Organizational structure (Establish Work Safety Committee)2.3 Security decision-making (Give full play to Work Safety Committee’s role in order to provide effective support for safety decision-making.)
Responsibility for work safety	5.3 Organizational structure, responsibilities and authorities (It is essential to ensure the implementation of a comprehensive and robust safety accountability system throughout the organization.)	Chapter III. Responsibility for safety in production (A system of responsibility for work safety for all staff across all departments and levels shall established and continuously enhanced, with a strong emphasis on aligning it with the job responsibilities associated with each department and position.)Chapter XII. Appraisals, rewards and punishments (Clearly define assessment criteria for different types of disciplinary violations, and conduct assessments in strict adherence to these criteria. In addition, provide recognition and rewards to groups or individuals who demonstrate exceptional abilities in identifying safety hazards, preventing accidents, or contributing to work safety.)	1.1 Full accountability for production safety (Implement targeted revision and enhancement of the comprehensive work safety responsibility system across all levels and positions.)1.2 Responsibility assessment (Conducting evaluations and assessments of work safety duties performance.)1.3 Accountability (Ensure accountability for safety throughout the entire transportation production process.)1.4 Positive incentives (Encourage and guide workers to proactively identify and appropriately address significant safety hazards that could result in severe consequences.)
Safety management organization	5.3 Organizational structure, responsibilities and authorities (Each level of staff within the organization should take responsibility for managing the safety within its respective area.)		2.2 Organizational structure (Provide appropriate full-time or part-time production safety management personnel.)
Safety rules and regulations		Chapter IV. Regulations (Each unit must promptly amend, establish, supplement, or abolish rules and regulations to align with changes in the organization of production, equipment and facilities, and operating conditions.)	2.4 Regulatory standards (Promptly amend, establish, supplement, repeal, and interpret regulations, and publish a listing of effective regulations.)

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