--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (29) 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-create-an-aviation-sms-audit-plan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-create-an-aviation-sms-audit-plan#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [What Is Proactive Risk Management in Aviation SMS?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-proactive-risk-management-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 3, 2024, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/what-Is-Proactive-Risk-Management-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-proactive-risk-management-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Understand What Is Proactive Risk Management Proactive safety management is often upheld as the second highest form of risk management after "predictive risk management." [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-proactive-risk-management-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-proactive-risk-management-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How Often Should You Conduct Aviation SMS Audit](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-often-should-you-conduct-aviation-sms-audit) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 27, 2024, 2:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-often-should-you-Conduct-Aviation-SMS-AUDIT.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-often-should-you-conduct-aviation-sms-audit) ## What Is an Internal Aviation SMS Audit An [internal aviation SMS audit](https://www.asms-pro.com/Modules/SafetyAssurance/AuditSuite.aspx) is how you evaluate any part of your SMS. On the one hand, you use such audits to ensure that certain actions are taking place in your SMS, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-often-should-you-conduct-aviation-sms-audit) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-often-should-you-conduct-aviation-sms-audit#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [5 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Aviation SMS Failures](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-warning-signs-and-symptoms-of-aviation-sms-failures) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 20, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms-of-Aviation-SMS-Failures.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-warning-signs-and-symptoms-of-aviation-sms-failures) ## Aviation Safety Management System Symptoms and Underlying Causes An [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) functions almost like a living, breathing entity. The SMS' required safety assurance processes facilitate improvements through continual verification and follow-up actions. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-warning-signs-and-symptoms-of-aviation-sms-failures) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-warning-signs-and-symptoms-of-aviation-sms-failures#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Top 5 KPIs in Aviation Safety - Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/top-5-kpis-in-aviation-safety) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 13, 2024, 5:48:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/TOP-5-KPIs-IN-Aviation-Safety.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/top-5-kpis-in-aviation-safety) ## What Are the Top 5 KPIs in Aviation Safety We recently analyzed the [key performance indicators (KPIs)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-key-performance-indicator-kpi-in-aviation-sms) of hundreds of aviation service providers around the globe, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/top-5-kpis-in-aviation-safety) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/top-5-kpis-in-aviation-safety#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [Safety Chart: Risk Level Breakdown in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-risk-level-breakdown-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 6, 2024, 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/safety-CHART-Risk-Level-breakdown-IN-aviation-SMS-programs.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-risk-level-breakdown-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Importance of Risk Level Breakdown in Aviation SMS Simple safety charts often speak volumes. A group of simple, yet related, safety charts evolves nicely into a performance monitoring dashboard. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-risk-level-breakdown-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-risk-level-breakdown-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [8 Tips to Pass Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Audits](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-tips-to-pass-aviation-sms-audits-like-the-professionals) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Feb 28, 2024, 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/8-TIPs-for-Passing-aviation-SMS-Audits.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-tips-to-pass-aviation-sms-audits-like-the-professionals) ## Why Passing an Aviation SMS Audit Is Critical Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) form the foundation of safe operations, and passing SMS audits is critical for demonstrating compliance with global safety standards while reinforcing an organization’s commitment to safety. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-tips-to-pass-aviation-sms-audits-like-the-professionals) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-tips-to-pass-aviation-sms-audits-like-the-professionals#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Real Difference Between an Aviation Safety Audit vs. Inspection](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-audit-inspection-difference) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Feb 21, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Real-Difference-Between-an-aviation-Safety-Audit-VS-Inspection.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-audit-inspection-difference) ## Interesting Discussion on Audits vs. Inspections The other day, I had a rather interesting discussion with a couple of seasoned aviation safety managers on the topic of [aviation safety audits](http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Safety_Audits) vs inspections. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-audit-inspection-difference) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-audit-inspection-difference#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Examples of Good Hazard Reporting Forms in Aviation Safety](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/examples-of-good-hazard-reporting-forms-in-aviation-safety) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Feb 14, 2024, 5:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/examples-of-GOOD-Hazard-Reporting-Forms-IN-Aviation-Safety.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/examples-of-good-hazard-reporting-forms-in-aviation-safety) ## How to Use Hazard Reporting Forms in SMS You can’t really overestimate the value and usefulness of having [high-quality hazard reporting forms](https://www.asms-pro.com/Modules/MySafety/IssueReporting.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/examples-of-good-hazard-reporting-forms-in-aviation-safety) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/examples-of-good-hazard-reporting-forms-in-aviation-safety#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Who Started Four Pillars of Safety Management in Aviation?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/origin-of-four-pillars-of-safety-management-in-aviation) Posted by [Doug Walker](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/doug-walker) on Feb 7, 2024, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/who-Started-FOUR-Pillars-of-Safety-Management-IN-aviation.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/origin-of-four-pillars-of-safety-management-in-aviation) ## Four Pillars of Safety Management Systems (SMS) In 2006, [International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)](http://www.icao.int/safety/SafetyManagement/Pages/default.aspx) required safety management system (SMS) implementation for most commercial [aviation service providers](http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Safety_Management_System). 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