--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (54) 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-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Choose KPIs for Aviation SMS - With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 25, 2019, 6:09:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-Choose-KPIs-FOR-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) ## Why KPIs Are Different in Aviation Safety Management Systems? Key performance indicators (KPIs) in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) are different from KPIs from most other industries. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [5 Easy, Low-Cost Steps to Improve Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 24, 2019, 6:07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-easy-Low-Cost-Steps-TO-Improve-Aviation-SMS-implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) ## What Is Improvement for Your Aviation SMS Implementation? Improving your [aviation safety management system's (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) effectiveness doesn’t always have to be a long-term effort. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Implementing Aviation SMS for Small Providers](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 22, 2019, 6:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Implementing-Aviation-SMS-FOR-Small-Providers.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons) ## Why Small Operators Need Safety Management Systems [Aviation safety management systems (SMS](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx)) are not just for large airlines and airports with high traffic volumes. Small aviation service providers are in just as much need of implementing formal aviation SMS as are larger operations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [What Is Aviation Safety Training in Aviation SMS - Includes Videos to Use](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-safety-training) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 20, 2019, 6:19:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-is-Aviation-Safety-Training-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-safety-training) ## What Defines Aviation Safety Training Aviation safety training and education are essential building blocks to develop performant safety cultures. This should be among the first elements to scrutinize whenever employees are involved in safety accidents or incidents. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-safety-training) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-safety-training#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion), [Risk Management Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-training) ## [What Should Your Aviation Safety Culture Look Like \[Free Checklists\]](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-your-aviation-safety-culture-look-like-free-checklists) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Jun 19, 2019, 6:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-Should-Your-Aviation-Safety-Culture-LOOK-Like.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-your-aviation-safety-culture-look-like-free-checklists) ## Safety Culture More Than Policies and Procedures In some places within the aviation industry, people believe that “safety culture” looks like a lot of rules and regulations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-your-aviation-safety-culture-look-like-free-checklists) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-does-your-aviation-safety-culture-look-like-free-checklists#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [How to Monitor Aviation SMS Safety Culture Performance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 18, 2019, 5:57:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/HOW-To-Monitor-aviation-SMS-Safety-Culture-Performance.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) ## Why Monitor Aviation Safety Culture Performance Healthy aviation safety culture results in safety performance. Other than the bureaucratic elements of SMS, you could even make an argument that safety culture ***is*** safety performance. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-monitor-aviation-safety-culture-performance#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Time to Review Your Aviation SMS Data Management Strategy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/time-to-review-your-aviation-sms-data-management-strategy) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Jun 17, 2019, 6:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/time-to-REVIEW-your-aviation-SMS-DATA-Management-Strategy.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/time-to-review-your-aviation-sms-data-management-strategy) ## Aviation SMS Are Not Required by All Operators In November 2006, the [International Civil Aviation Organization (ICA0)](https://www.icao.int) mandated the implementation of formal [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) for most commercial aviation service providers. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/time-to-review-your-aviation-sms-data-management-strategy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/time-to-review-your-aviation-sms-data-management-strategy#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [3 Ways for Dealing With Fatigue Risk Management in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-ways-for-dealing-with-fatigue-risk-management) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 15, 2019, 5:56:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/3-Ways-for-Dealing-With-Fatigue-Risk-Management-In-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-ways-for-dealing-with-fatigue-risk-management) ## How to Understand Fatigue in Aviation SMS [Fatigue is a top safety priority](http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Fatigue). Even moderate levels of fatigue can cause employees to demonstrate the same mental and physical capabilities as an intoxicated person. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-ways-for-dealing-with-fatigue-risk-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-ways-for-dealing-with-fatigue-risk-management#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [5 Simple Ways to Motivate Employees in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-ways-to-motivate-employees-to-follow-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 14, 2019, 6:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Simple-Ways-To-Motivate-Employees-In-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-ways-to-motivate-employees-to-follow-sms-programs) ## Employee Resistance in Aviation SMS Implementations The majority of aviation service providers are required to implement formal [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) per the November 2006 ICAO mandate. 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