--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (50) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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They are an attempt to answer ***why and how*** safety events occur. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-investigations-in-aviation-sms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-investigations-in-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Sustain an SMS Implementation (With Free Resources)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-implement-a-sustainable-sms-program-with-free-resources) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 23, 2019, 6:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-SUSTAIN-An-SMS-Implementation.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-implement-a-sustainable-sms-program-with-free-resources) ## Characteristics of a Sustainable SMS Implementation Sustainability is a modern buzz word, and [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) are no exception. Sustainable SMS implementations are those that survive [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-implement-a-sustainable-sms-program-with-free-resources) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-implement-a-sustainable-sms-program-with-free-resources#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [5 Outcomes for Risk Analysis Activities in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-risk-analysis-in-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 21, 2019, 6:08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Outcomes-For-Risk-Analysis-Activities-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-risk-analysis-in-sms-programs) ## Perform Risk Analysis to Meet Oversight Compliance Expectations It hardly needs to be said that performing risk analysis in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) is absolutely essential. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-risk-analysis-in-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-risk-analysis-in-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [What Are Important Activities in Safety Risk Management (SRM)?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-important-activities-in-safety-risk-management-srm) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 16, 2019, 6:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-ARE-Important-Activities-in-Safety-RISK-Management-SRM.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-important-activities-in-safety-risk-management-srm) ## What Is Safety Risk Management in Aviation SMS? Depending on the context and your educational background, safety risk management in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) can mean a couple of different things: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-important-activities-in-safety-risk-management-srm) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/most-important-activities-in-safety-risk-management-srm#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [What Are Stages of Safety Events as Defined by FAA](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-stages-of-safety-events-as-defined-by-faa) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 14, 2019, 5:51:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-are-Stages-OF-Safety-events-as-Defined-By-FAA.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-stages-of-safety-events-as-defined-by-faa) ## Stages of Safety Events With FAA vs. Others Regulatory oversight agencies in various countries/regions possess inconsistent definitions for: - hazards, - risks, and [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-stages-of-safety-events-as-defined-by-faa) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-stages-of-safety-events-as-defined-by-faa#comments-listing) Topics: [FAA Compliance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/faa-compliance) ## [Safety Chart: Visually Presenting Aviation SMS KPIs - With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-kpis-visual-data-matters) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 2, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Safety-CHART-visually-Presenting-Aviation-SMS-KPIs.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-kpis-visual-data-matters) ## Why KPI Charts Matter The main continuous improvement activities for maturing aviation safety management systems (SMS) following an ICAO-compliant SMS implementation include developing: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-kpis-visual-data-matters) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-kpis-visual-data-matters#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [Relationship Between Management of Change, SA Process, and SRM Process](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-management-of-change-srm-process-and-sa-process) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 30, 2019, 5:45:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Relationship-Between-Management-of-Change-SA-process-AND-SRM-process.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-management-of-change-srm-process-and-sa-process) ## What Change Management Is in Safety Management Systems Change management in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) is an extremely important topic. Formal processes to manage change have become important not just for safety performance, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-management-of-change-srm-process-and-sa-process) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-management-of-change-srm-process-and-sa-process#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Trend Safety Culture Using Safety Reporting System](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-trend-safety-culture-using-safety-reporting-system) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Sep 25, 2019, 6:17:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-trend-Safety-Culture-Using-Safety-Reporting-System.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-trend-safety-culture-using-safety-reporting-system) ## Aviation SMS Success Dependent on Safety Culture Whether safety professionals or upper management like it or not, a successful [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is dependent on safety culture. This fact holds true for every aviation industry segment, including: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-trend-safety-culture-using-safety-reporting-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-trend-safety-culture-using-safety-reporting-system#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety Culture](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/safety-culture) ## [How to Engage Difficult Employees in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/engage-difficult-employees-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Sep 23, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-TO-Engage-Difficult-employees-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/engage-difficult-employees-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Reporting Safety Hazards Is Not Enough? For most aviation service providers, the simple act of getting employees to report potential safety hazards is a constant challenge. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/engage-difficult-employees-in-aviation-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/engage-difficult-employees-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [Straight Talk About Aviation Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-aviation-risk-management-to-laymen) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 18, 2019, 5:35:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Straight-TALK-about-Aviation-Safety-Risk-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-talk-about-aviation-risk-management-to-laymen) ## How Do You Talk About Aviation Safety Risk Management Aviation safety managers have jobs that others may find unrewarding, or difficult for them to witness results. 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