Problems With Invalid LOSA Observations
Many airlines that conduct LOSAs internally have been confronted with a problem that has significantly affected the validity of their observations.
The problem has to do with observer calibration.
Many airlines that conduct LOSAs internally have been confronted with a problem that has significantly affected the validity of their observations.
The problem has to do with observer calibration.
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
After a year of intensive, collaborative research with an airline, we finally have the first Line Operations Safety Audit for the Cabin (LOSA-C) program available to airlines on a global basis!
The Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) program began in the 1990s as a proactive safety tool focusing primarily on airline flight deck operations.
Recently, the LOSA concept has been adapted to other aviation sectors including
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
As a professional that regularly deals with Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA), there are two questions that I frequently hear;
They are good questions. And here are my responses...
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
When artists paint on a blank canvas, it allows them to start with nothing and creatively turn it into something. This allows the artist to create a picture without having to change or modify a picture that already exists.
When implementing a Safety Management System (SMS), most Safety Managers do not have the luxury of starting with a blank canvas;
Topics: 1-Safety Policy
We often receive questions from aviation professionals who are interested in pursuing a career as a Safety Manager.
This article should help to answer some of the most common questions.
High-quality career advice from practicing safety professionals can help you:
Topics: Risk Management Training
When was the last time you took a good look at your Human Factors (HF) course?
Does it strategically focus on the current aviation maintenance problem areas?
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
Congratulations! You’ve completed your Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA). You are ready to strategize and reap the benefits of your proactive LOSA strategy.
Now, one of the final steps in the LOSA process is setting up targets for enhancement based on the rich data you’ve collected. Within the LOSA data, you will undoubtedly uncover trends and issues that you were blinded to (which is one of the primary benefits of LOSA). With these identified trends and issues, you will be able to set your safety targets (i.e., targets for improvement).
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
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