Enhancing Aviation Safety: Expert Insights, Tips, and Updates from SMS-Pro

How to Assign Duties and Responsibilities in Aviation Safety Management

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 25, 2019 6:11:00 AM

Purpose of Duties and Responsibilities in Aviation SMS

Duties and responsibilities in aviation SMS outline what each role will be accountable for and its core tasks. Each role will have unique tasks and accountabilities. You assign duties and responsibilities to an employee by assigning him/her a role. Duties and responsibilities allow your organization to:

  • Manage company expectations of employees;
  • Ensure employees understand what is expected of them; and
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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

SMS Chart: Monitor Aviation SMS Safety Performance by Department

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 22, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Importance of SMS Performance Monitoring Dashboards

Aviation safety charts gather and present aviation safety management systems (SMS) information to stakeholders. Stakeholders can then use this information to make decisions and possibly change behaviors.

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Topics: Risk Management Software

How to Create SMS Org Chart in Aviation Safety Management

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 20, 2019 5:48:00 AM

What Is an SMS Org Chart in Aviation Safety Management

An SMS org chart in aviation safety management outlines the chain-of-command in your SMS. Safety org charts are a visual reference tool that outlines the structure of your SMS. SMS org charts are important because:

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

How to Do Predictive Risk Management Data Mining in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Feb 19, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Data Mining Is the Foundation of Predictive Risk Management

Predictive risk management is one of the primary goals of an aviation safety management system (SMS). Predictive risk management allows operators to identify safety issues and spot trends before they result in a

  • near-miss,
  • incident, or
  • accident.
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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

How to Perform Incident Investigations to Prevent Recurrence in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 18, 2019 4:59:00 AM

 

Aviation is one of the safest modes of transportation, thanks to rigorous safety protocols and continuous learning from incidents. For aviation safety managers, incident investigations are a cornerstone of maintaining and enhancing safety. These investigations aim to uncover the root causes of incidents to prevent future occurrences, not to assign blame.

As outlined in ICAO Annex 13, the sole objective is prevention, ensuring lessons learned contribute to safer skies.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance, Quality-Safety Management

Best Aviation Safety Newsletter Strategies for Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 17, 2019 6:00:00 AM

The Goal of Good Safety Newsletters

The first and foremost goal of an aviation safety newsletter is safety promotion for an organization's aviation safety management system (SMS). Which, put more simply, means creating an interest and awareness in anything safety.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

How to Tell If Aviation Safety Manager Is Doing Their Job

Posted by Christopher Howell on Feb 16, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Safety Managers Are Dedicated Lot

Aviation safety managers are among the best people I've ever worked with. What does this tell you? Maybe my exposure is severely limited?

During my life, I've worked a lot with:

  • Military officers;
  • Loggers;
  • Oilfield workers;
  • Government bureaucrats;
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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Aviation Safety Cultures Improved With Integrated Safety and Quality Management Systems

Posted by Christopher Howell on Feb 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Objectives of Aviation Quality and Safety Management Systems

The objective of an aviation quality management system (QMS) is to continually improve the level of customer satisfaction by meeting their needs.

The objective of a safety management system (SMS) is to also continually improve, but instead of focusing on customer satisfaction, an SMS program focuses on stakeholders' safety, both real and perceived.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

Understanding Role of Hazard Identification Training and Safety Reporting Forms in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Feb 14, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Hazard Identification Training and Safety Reporting in Aviation SMS

Hazard identification training and safety reporting can be seen as the beginning of the aviation risk management cycle in aviation safety management systems (SMS).

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Roles in Aviation SMS: Essential Roles Every SMS Should Have

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 13, 2019 5:58:00 AM

What Are Roles in Aviation SMS Software

Roles in aviation SMS software are different categories of permissions and access assigned to users accessing your SMS database. Each role will have different responsibilities and authority.

Roles allow you to organize the human elements in your safety management system. This helps you:

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation, 1-Safety Policy

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