--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (59) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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The aviation industry is responsible for safely transporting goods and people all over the world. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-aviation-safety-policy-affects-safety-assurance) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-aviation-safety-policy-affects-safety-assurance#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Safety Chart: How to Find Bureaucratic Weakness in Business Processes - Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-program-bureaucratic-weaknesses-safety-chart) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 14, 2019, 6:29:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/safety-chart-HOW-To-find-Bureaucratic-Weakness-in-business-Processes-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-program-bureaucratic-weaknesses-safety-chart) ## Why Policies Involved in Issues Charts Matter for Your Aviation SMS Operational #policies and procedures are the bureaucratic backbones to the success of every organization. The policies and procedures are the recipes or secret sauce that your company uses to deliver its product or service. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-program-bureaucratic-weaknesses-safety-chart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-program-bureaucratic-weaknesses-safety-chart#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [Setting Up an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/setting-up-an-aviation-safety-management-system-sms) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 13, 2019, 6:08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/SETTING-UP-an-aviation-Safety-Management-System-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/setting-up-an-aviation-safety-management-system-sms) ## SMS Implementation Guidance Still Needed Over a dozen years (Nov 2006) have passed since ICAO issued its first mandate requiring member states to implement formal, structured [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/setting-up-an-aviation-safety-management-system-sms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/setting-up-an-aviation-safety-management-system-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [Steps for How to Analyze Risk in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/steps-for-how-to-analyze-risk-in-aviation-sms) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 10, 2019, 4:52:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/steps-for-how-To-Analyze-Risk-In-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/steps-for-how-to-analyze-risk-in-aviation-sms) ## What Information You Need to Analyze Risk In aviation SMS, you analyze risk in order to identify how a particular issue affects safety. Based on your analysis, you can assess the safety issue, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/steps-for-how-to-analyze-risk-in-aviation-sms) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/steps-for-how-to-analyze-risk-in-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Tell Your Safety Culture Needs Help? - With Aviation SMS Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-tell-aviation-sms-safety-culture-needs-help) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Apr 8, 2019, 6:11:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-tell-Your-Safety-Culture-Needs-Help.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-tell-aviation-sms-safety-culture-needs-help) ## What Does Ideal Safety Culture Look Like in Aviation SMS I have written before that one of the biggest problems with safety culture in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is the way most of us understand what safety culture is. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-tell-aviation-sms-safety-culture-needs-help) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-tell-aviation-sms-safety-culture-needs-help#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [7 Tips to Find Leading Indicators in Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs-7-tips) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 7, 2019, 5:35:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/7-tips-to-FIND-leading-Indicators-in-aviation-SMS-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs-7-tips) ## What Are Leading Indicators in Aviation SMS? Leading indicators is a current hot topic in safety programs. I’ve noticed that there also seems to be differing and even conflicting information about exactly what are leading indicators in [aviation safety management systems (SMS).](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs-7-tips) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs-7-tips#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [3 Inexpensive Ways to Promote Safety at Flight Schools & Other SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-inexpensive-ways-promote-safety-at-flight-schools-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Apr 6, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/3-Inexpensive-Ways-TO-Promote-Safety-at-Flight-Schools-and-other-sms-implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-inexpensive-ways-promote-safety-at-flight-schools-aviation-sms-programs) ## Aviation Safety Promotion Activities Don't Have to Cost Much Every aviation safety program is on a budget, and incorporating safety programs can sometimes be costly, but there are some ways to keep safety as a priority without spending a dime, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-inexpensive-ways-promote-safety-at-flight-schools-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-inexpensive-ways-promote-safety-at-flight-schools-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [How to Monitor Aviation SMS Performance - Safety Chart](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-how-efficient-is-aviation-sms-management) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 5, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-Monitor-aviation-SMS-Performance-SAFETY-chart.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-how-efficient-is-aviation-sms-management) ## Which Safety Charts Help Accountable Executives the Most? In aviation safety management systems (SMS), the accountable executive is responsible for ensuring their SMS is both: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-how-efficient-is-aviation-sms-management) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-how-efficient-is-aviation-sms-management#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [4 Essential Tips for Management of Change in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-things-to-know-about-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 4, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Essential-Tips-for-Management-OF-Change-in-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-things-to-know-about-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Why Change Management in Aviation SMS Is Important Management of change in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is a complex undertaking because so often it involves performing in-depth risk analysis and risk assessments on current and hypothetical [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-things-to-know-about-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-things-to-know-about-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [What, Why, and How to Use Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Apr 2, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-Why-and-how-to-Use-Bowtie-Analysis-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-bowtie-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## What Is Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS [Bowtie analysis](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-bowtie-not-using-3-ways) in aviation safety management systems (SMS) databases is a fairly new tool that is catching on with great success in aviation risk management programs. 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