ISO 31030BS 8848ISO 21101 Series

Safety Management Systems

Build standards-aligned travel risk management programs that protect your people and demonstrate duty of care.

We help you implement ISO 31030, BS 8848, and ISO 21101 series frameworks tailored to your operations.

Standards Framework

We build Safety Management Systems aligned to internationally recognized standards. Here's what each one covers.

Travel Risk & Duty of Care

ISO 31030

Travel Risk Management

The definitive international standard for corporate travel risk. Provides a structured approach to policy development, threat identification, traveler assessment, risk mitigation, and organizational resilience. Essential for demonstrating duty of care compliance.

BS 8848

Venture & Expedition Planning

Structured planning, checks & documentation for safe travel programmes

Adventure & Educational Travel

ISO 21101

Adventure Tourism SMS

Safety and service management systems for educational travel

ISO 21102

Adventure Tourism Leaders

Requirements for risk assessment and reduction in adventure tourism

ISO 21103

Adventure Tourism Information

Competence requirements for programme leaders and staff

ISO 20611

Good Practice - Adventure

Good practices for sustainability in adventure tourism. Guidance on environmental and social responsibility for adventure tourism operators.

Organizational Excellence

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems

The foundation for consistent service delivery. Demonstrates your ability to provide services that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements through documented processes and continuous improvement.

ISO/IEC 27001

Information Security Management

Guidance for establishing, implementing, and maintaining information security. Critical for protecting traveler data, itineraries, personal information, and organizational intelligence.

Why Standards Matter

A standards-aligned Safety Management System isn't just good practice—it's a business advantage.

Legal Protection

Documented compliance demonstrates due diligence to regulators, courts, and stakeholders. Standards provide defensible evidence of reasonable care.

Reduced Liability

Systematic risk management reduces financial exposure from incidents. Structured approaches identify and mitigate risks before they become claims.

Insurance Benefits

Insurers recognize standards-aligned programs. Documented SMS may reduce premiums and improve coverage terms for travel-related risks.

Employee Confidence

Staff trust organizations that visibly prioritize their safety. Strong SMS programs improve recruitment, retention, and willingness to travel.

Business Continuity

Systematic approaches to travel disruption protect operations. Standards-based SMS ensures consistent response regardless of incident type or location.

Competitive Advantage

Clients and partners increasingly require demonstrated safety credentials. Standards alignment opens doors that remain closed to competitors.

Our Implementation Approach

We follow the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle to build SMS programs that work in practice, not just on paper.

1
Assess

Gap Analysis

We audit your current practices against relevant standards, identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities. You receive a detailed report with prioritized recommendations.

Current state assessment
Gap analysis report
Risk register
Prioritized action plan
2
Design

Policy & Procedure Development

We develop your SMS documentation: policies, procedures, forms, and guidance tailored to your operations. No templates—everything is built for your organization.

SMS policy manual
Standard operating procedures
Risk assessment frameworks
Incident response protocols
3
Implement

Training & Rollout

We train your team and support implementation. This includes management briefings, staff training, and hands-on support during the transition period.

Management training
Staff awareness sessions
Implementation support
Communication materials
4
Audit

Review & Improve

Ongoing internal audits ensure your SMS remains effective. We help you establish the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle for continuous improvement.

Internal audit program
Corrective action tracking
Management review process
Annual improvement plan

Which Standards Apply to You?

Different sectors have different requirements. Here's a quick guide to help you identify the relevant standards.

Corporate Travel

Duty of care compliance for business travelers

ISO 31030ISO 9001ISO/IEC 27001

Educational Travel

School trips, fieldwork, and study abroad programs

BS 8848ISO 21101ISO 21103

Adventure & Expedition

Outdoor activities, expeditions, and adventure tourism

BS 8848ISO 21101ISO 21102ISO 21103ISO 20611

NGO & Field Operations

Humanitarian work and remote deployments

ISO 31030BS 8848ISO 21101

Ready to build your SMS?

Let's discuss which standards apply to your organization and how we can help you achieve compliance.

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