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Best Practices for Safety Accountabilities in Aviation SMS - With Resources

Posted by Christopher Howell on Feb 3, 2019 5:13:00 AM

What Are the Best Practices for Establishing Safety Accountabilities?

One of the first steps in implementing an aviation safety management system (SMS) is to complete the documentation elements in the Safety Policy and Objectives component of an ICAO compliant SMS.

Please note that I said "one of the first steps." Before tackling these documentation elements, we recommend that you first:

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

Should Reported Safety Issues Be Confidential in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 30, 2019 4:45:00 AM

What Is Confidentiality in Aviation SMS

Confidentiality in aviation SMS is how much personal information is included in available safety reports and concerns. When safety issues are reported, employees may or may not have access to details about the reported issue.

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Topics: Safety Culture

3 Tips to Encourage Participation in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Encourage Aviation SMS  Participation

Employee apathy can cripple an aviation Safety Management System (SMS), undermining compliance with FAA Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 and jeopardizing safety risks. For airlines, airports, MROs, and flight schools, these three practical tips—backed by SMS Pro tools—can boost participation, transform safety culture, and ensure a thriving SMS.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

10 Tips to Discover Resistance to Aviation SMS for Safety Managers

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 28, 2019 6:09:00 AM

 

Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are critical frameworks designed to enhance safety, mitigate risks, and foster a proactive safety culture within aviation organizations. However, implementing and maintaining an effective SMS often encounters resistance from employees, management, or other stakeholders.

For aviation safety managers, identifying and addressing this resistance is essential to ensure the system’s success and the organization’s safety performance. This article provides actionable tips to uncover resistance to SMS, offering practical insights to strengthen safety initiatives without relying on overused platitudes.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

Most Common Aviation Risk Management Challenges at Airlines & Airports

Posted by Doug Walker on Jan 27, 2019 10:37:00 AM

Common Safety Manager Challenges in Aviation SMS Programs

Safety managers face difficult challenges when complying with the ICAO aviation safety management systems (SMS) requirements. Most airlines and airports around the world understand that they have to implement these SMS requirements.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Writing & Reviewing Aviation SMS Safety Policies - 4 Free Templates

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Aviation Safety Policy? More Than Just Empty Words...

Safety managers are commonly the invisible authors to many safety policies showcased at aviation service providers worldwide. After all, safety managers are the "supposed" subject-matter experts and the accountable executive is busy doing "accountable executive stuff."

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

What Is Missing Most in Aviation Safety Reporting Systems?

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 25, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Safety Reporting Essential to Aviation Risk Management

Timely reporting of hazards, incidents, or accidents is seen as an essential activity of aviation safety and risk management. I can safely say that without reported hazards or safety issues, there will be:

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Topics: Risk Management Software

5 Times Documentation Saves Safety Managers in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 24, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Paperwork Is More Than Tedious

Let’s be real – documentation is really just a fancy word for paperwork (digital or hard copy). It can be extremely tedious.

I’ve never met anyone who looks forward to the documentation required in an aviation safety management system (SMS). That doesn’t change the fact that at every activity of an aviation SMS

  • planning,
  • implementation,
  • audit reports,
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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

What Is Process for Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 23, 2019 5:01:00 AM

Introduction: The Foundation of Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS

Risk analysis is a vital component of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS), enabling safety managers to systematically identify, assess, and mitigate issues that could compromise safety.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, unaddressed risks contribute to 70% of aviation incidents, resulting in $1.2 billion in annual losses industry-wide, as reported by IATA.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

Cultivating Teamwork and Communication in Aviation SMS – With Free Resources

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 17, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Quality Leadership Stimulates Teamwork

A mature, effective aviation safety management system (SMS) will always incorporate imaginative ways to stimulate teamwork and good communication between employees.

It’s a tricky area though because teamwork and communication are beset by:

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion, Safety Culture

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