Importance of Safety and Risk Management in Railway Industry of Australia

Running head: SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Safety and Risk Management
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SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................3
Discussion..................................................................................................................................3
Recommendation........................................................................................................................5
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................8

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SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Executive Summary
The purpose of the report is to analyse incidents that occurred in the railway industry of
Australia. The reason behind the occurrence of the incidents and the safety fail that were
involved in the incident is analysed in the report. For the report, focus is made on the incident
that occurred in 1977 at Granville, New South Wales. This particular incident is considered
as a national tragedy that shook the people of the nation. The reason for the occurrence of the
incident and the manner in which it affected the lives of the people are analysed.
Recommendations are also provided that highlight the manner in which the Australian
Government can ensure such incidents does not occur again in the future.