--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (26) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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[Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-set-up-and-monitor-key-performance-indicators-kpis-in-existing-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-set-up-and-monitor-key-performance-indicators-kpis-in-existing-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [4 Pillars | How to Conduct Safety Performance Monitoring and Measurement](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-how-to-conduct-safety-performance-monitoring-and-measurement) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Jan 1, 2025, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Pillars-how-to-conduct-Safety-Performance-Monitoring-AND-Measurement.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-how-to-conduct-safety-performance-monitoring-and-measurement) ## What Is Safety Performance Monitoring and Measurement Safety performance monitoring is an essential component of [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). And by “essential,” performance monitoring is like your SMS implementation's immune system. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-how-to-conduct-safety-performance-monitoring-and-measurement) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-how-to-conduct-safety-performance-monitoring-and-measurement#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Be Compliant With ICAO Change Management Requirement](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-be-compliant-with-icao-change-management-requirement) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Dec 25, 2024, 6:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-be-Compliant-with-ICAO-Change-Management-requirement.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-be-compliant-with-icao-change-management-requirement) ## What Is Change Management [Management of change in aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-most-important-elements-of-change-management-in-aviation-sms) is a formal process for facilitating changes in safety programs. Usually, this process is instigated when required changes are going to affect higher-level, systems in the SMS. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-be-compliant-with-icao-change-management-requirement) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-be-compliant-with-icao-change-management-requirement#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Use Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) in Aviation Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-plan-do-check-act-pdca-in-aviation-safety-management) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 18, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-Use-plan-do-check-act-PDCA-IN-aviation-Safety-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-plan-do-check-act-pdca-in-aviation-safety-management) ## What Is Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) Plan Do Check Act is a simple but effective process to use when implementing risk controls through corrective-preventative actions. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-plan-do-check-act-pdca-in-aviation-safety-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-plan-do-check-act-pdca-in-aviation-safety-management#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Let’s Talk Human Factors - Lack of Knowledge](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/let-s-talk-human-factors-lack-of-knowledge) Posted by [Renee Dupont-Adam](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/renee-dupont-adam) on Dec 11, 2024, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Let-S-talk-Human-Factors-Lack-OF-Knowledge.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/let-s-talk-human-factors-lack-of-knowledge) ## #3 of the Dirty Dozen Is “Lack of Knowledge” So, just what is a Lack of Knowledge? Any competent human factors instructor will tell you that "Lack of knowledge" is when you lack the knowledge to complete a task correctly. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/let-s-talk-human-factors-lack-of-knowledge) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/let-s-talk-human-factors-lack-of-knowledge#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Overcoming Most Common Aviation SMS Implementation Challenges - Free Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-common-aviation-sms-implementation-challenges) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Dec 4, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Overcoming-Most-COMMON-aviation-SMS-Implementation-challenges.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-common-aviation-sms-implementation-challenges) ## Plans and Challenges of Implementation [Aviation safety management systems (SMS) implementation](https://www.asms-pro.com/Modules/SafetyAssurance/ImplementationManager.aspx)takes a long time to fully mature, usually three to five years if you are lucky. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-common-aviation-sms-implementation-challenges) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-common-aviation-sms-implementation-challenges#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [The Difference Between Hazard and Risk](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-difference-between-hazard-and-risk) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Nov 27, 2024, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/the-Difference-BETWEEN-Hazard-And-Risk.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-difference-between-hazard-and-risk) ## What’s in a Name? Identifying hazards is a big part of implementing a Safety Management System or SMS. Most of us assume that we know what a hazard is. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-difference-between-hazard-and-risk) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/the-difference-between-hazard-and-risk#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [8 Charts to Monitor Safety Culture Performance in Safety Management Systems (SMS)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-charts-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 20, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/8-Charts-to-Monitor-aviation-Safety-Culture-Performance-IN-safety-management-systems.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-charts-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) ## Types of Aviation Safety Culture While it is normal to say that safety culture is ***something*** you should pay attention to, it might be better to say that safety culture ***are things*** you should pay attention to. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-charts-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/8-charts-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance#comments-listing) ## [KPI Dashboard Monitoring Guidelines for Aviation SMS – With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/kpi-dashboard-reporting-guidelines-for-airlines-airports) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 13, 2024, 6:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/KPI-Dashboard-Monitoring-GUIDELINES-for-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/kpi-dashboard-reporting-guidelines-for-airlines-airports) ## Presenting Key Performance Indicators to Managers A KPI key performance indicator remains the most effective means to communicate and monitor aviation service providers' goals and objectives related to the aviation safety management system (SMS). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/kpi-dashboard-reporting-guidelines-for-airlines-airports) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/kpi-dashboard-reporting-guidelines-for-airlines-airports#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [How to Practice Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive Risk Management in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-practice-reactive-proactive-and-predictive-risk-management-in-your-safety-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 6, 2024, 5:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-to-practice-reactive-proactive-and-predictive-Risk-Management-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-practice-reactive-proactive-and-predictive-risk-management-in-your-safety-program) ## What It Means to Practice Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive Risk Management If you want to practice reactive, proactive, and predictive risk management in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS), you first and foremost need to understand the difference between these types of risk management in modern aviation operations. 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