RMQMPTM Model — The Next-Generation Safety Management Model
From Protecting Safety to Cultivating It.
We help organizations grow environments where accidents don’t occur.
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What Makes the RMQMPTM Model Innovative
The RMQMP™ (Risk Management and Quality Management Process approach) Model integrates the Swiss Cheese Model, SHEL Model, and modern Quality and Safety Management Systems into a next-generation framework designed for today’s non-linear, complex, and dynamic socio-technical systems.
Traditional accident models have treated theory, analysis, education, improvement, and safety culture as separate domains.
In contrast, the RMQMP™ Model unifies them into a continuous learning and improvement process where:
This integrated cycle represents the new value that the RMQMP™ Model creates.
In October 2025, RMQMP was granted International Registration No. 1883064 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The RMQMP™ Model was developed by Dr. Koji Fukuoka, former Professor at Kyushu University, as a next-generation framework that unites research, education, and practice to cultivate sustainable safety cultures across disciplines.
Why the RMQMP™ Model Is Recognized Worldwide
— A Next-Generation Safety Management Model Expanding Across Academia, Education, Industry, and Government —
1 A Next-Generation Model Recognized Worldwide
The RMQMP™ model is a next-generation safety management framework designed not only to prevent accidents but also to create safety proactively. It has gained international recognition across academic,educational, and implementation fields, and was formally introduced as an international safety management model in the book Accident Prevention and Investigation, published by Wiley in January 2025.
Furthermore, RMQMP has been granted an international registration number by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) as an officially protected intellectual property, affirming its originality and global credibility.
2 From Explaining Accidents to Creating Safety
Traditional accident models (such as the Swiss Cheese Model and STAMP) explain why accidents occur.
In contrast, the RMQMP™ model goes beyond retrospective analysis to establish a generative management framework that continuously creates safety. It embodies the principles of Safety-II and Resilience Engineering, offering organizations a systemic process to design, manage, and sustain safety across all levels—not merely to prevent recurrence but to engineer safety itself.
3 Integrating People, Technology, Organization, and Systems as One
The RMQMP™ model perceives human behavior, technology, education, equipment, manuals, and organizational culture as part of a unified flow. Safety is constructed as a “System of Systems”, where people, technology, and organizations interact dynamically rather than operate in isolation. This integrated perspective enables a systemic and adaptive form of safety management that surpasses traditional models such as SHEL or Swiss Cheese.
4 Alignment with International Standards (ISO)
RMQMP™ is designed around the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle shared by major international standards such as ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety), and ISO 31000 (Risk Management). It integrates safety, quality, and risk into a coherent management process, enabling organizations to adopt audit-ready, ISO-aligned safety systems. For global companies,this integration enhances certification efficiency and establishes a foundation for continuous improvement.
5 Cultivating a “Safety Culture” That Shapes the Future
The RMQMP™ model aims not only to reduce accidents but also to embed safety as an enduring organizational culture. By promoting collective learning, shared values, and proactive leadership,RMQMP™ enables organizations to achieve Generative Safety—a culture where safety is created naturally through daily operations. It directly contributes to leadership development, team resilience,and capability building across industries.
6 A Platform for Education, Organizational Transformation, and Human Development
RMQMP™ is widely applicable beyond universities and research institutions—it can be integrated into corporate training, field operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. It provides a bridge between theory and practice, serving as a structured platform for accident investigation, near-miss analysis, workplace improvement, and safety education. Through its systemic approach, it transforms organizational awareness and behavior, driving sustainable performance improvement.
7 Responding to Emerging and Complex Risks
From AI and autonomous driving to medical DX, smart mobility, aviation, and maritime systems, today’s socio-technical environments present hybrid and dynamic risks. The RMQMP™ model visualizes systemic dynamics and resilience, strengthening the organization’s capacity for adaptation, learning,and recovery—key attributes for next-generation risk management.
8 Recognized as an International Intellectual Property
The RMQMP™ model has been officially registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ensuring international recognition. Its theoretical foundation, educational applications, and implementation frameworks are now being adopted and studied by universities, corporations, and research institutions across Europe, the United States, and Asia.
9 Value for Corporate Implementation
The RMQMP™ model is more than a safety tool—
it is an integrated “Safety Management Model” connecting leadership, education, and operations,supporting sustainable growth and resilience in complex organizations.
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