On the acquisition, correct analysis and dissemination of knowledge about safety problems as an important managerial tool to improve the functional reliability of transport systems

Abstract – No doubt that safety is the most important and difficult to achieve characteristic of whatever transport system. In this field of the technical exploitation, significant measures are being made not only by the relevant government structures but also individual transport undertakings (infrastructure manager and transport operators). On a different note, it should be admitted that without creation, processing, correct analysis and dissemination of knowledge regarding operating safety problems even the best intentions for safety improvement would probably be in vain. The present paper discusses the necessity to design and also the specifics to govern a technological system (within the technical exploitation of a transport undertaking) for the usage of information concerning factors influencing operating safety and on this base for improvement of reliability of undertaking performance. Keywords – Transport, Operating reliability (safety), Knowledge management