--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (61) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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Safety management training is simply any safety training whose goal is to allow employees to better manage their own safety and the safety of others around them. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-management-training-made-simple) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-management-training-made-simple#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-training) ## [4 Best Uses of Bowtie Method in SMS Risk Management – Do You Use Them?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-aviation-sms-risk-management-strategy-bowtie-uses) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 26, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Best-uses-OF-Bowtie-Method-IN-SMS-Risk-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-aviation-sms-risk-management-strategy-bowtie-uses) ## What Is the Bowtie Method in Aviation SMS Risk Management? The [Bowtie](https://www.caa.co.uk/Safety-initiatives-and-resources/Working-with-industry/Bowtie/About-Bowtie/Introduction-to-bowtie/) in aviation risk management is a fairly new and trending, but extremely effective way of approaching risk and risk management in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-aviation-sms-risk-management-strategy-bowtie-uses) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-aviation-sms-risk-management-strategy-bowtie-uses#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Best Practices for Managing Safety Issues in Aviation Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-for-managing-safety-issues-in-aviation-safety-management) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 25, 2019, 4:44:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Best-Practices-for-Managing-Safety-Issues-IN-Aviation-Safety-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-for-managing-safety-issues-in-aviation-safety-management) ## What Actions You Should Take On Each Reported Safety Issue Through the course of daily work in an aviation safety management system, you will discover safety issues – this is called “discovery.” [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-for-managing-safety-issues-in-aviation-safety-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-for-managing-safety-issues-in-aviation-safety-management#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance), [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Safety Chart: How to Track Your Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-implementation-safety-chart) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 24, 2019, 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/safety-chart-How-TO-Track-your-Aviation-SMS-Implementation.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-implementation-safety-chart) ## Why This Aviation SMS Implementation Chart Is Important As you probably already well know, implementing [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is a big deal for most aviation service providers around the world [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-implementation-safety-chart) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-implementation-safety-chart#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [Safety Chart: How to Discover Most Common Safety Issue in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-safety-chart-for-linked-reports) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 23, 2019, 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Safety-Chart-how-to-Discover-Most-Common-Safety-Issue-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-safety-chart-for-linked-reports) ## Why Linked Safety Issues Chart Is Important Compliance in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](http://www.icao.int/safety/SafetyManagement/Pages/default.aspx) will become universally consistent for the most part. Sure, there will be regions where regulatory oversight remains inconsistent, but we'll not consider those operators at this time. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-safety-chart-for-linked-reports) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-safety-chart-for-linked-reports#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [Essential KPIs for Poor Hazard Reporting Cultures in Aviation SMS - With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/essential-kpis-for-poor-hazard-reporting-cultures-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 19, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/essential-KPIs-FOR-Poor-hazard-reporting-cultures-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/essential-kpis-for-poor-hazard-reporting-cultures-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Key Performance Indicators Are Hottest Topic for SMS Programs Without a doubt, key performance indicators (KPIs) have been on the minds of more aviation safety professionals for the past five years than any other single aviation safety topic. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/essential-kpis-for-poor-hazard-reporting-cultures-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/essential-kpis-for-poor-hazard-reporting-cultures-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [3 Tips to Enhance Aviation SMS Oversight](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-tips-to-enhance-aviation-sms-oversight) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 18, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/3-TIPS-to-Enhance-aviation-SMS-Oversight.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-tips-to-enhance-aviation-sms-oversight) ## Enhance SMS Oversight With Awareness Knowing your [aviation safety management system (SMS)](http://www.asms-pro.com/SMS.aspx) is much like going on an extended backpacking trip. To be safe, you need to be aware of: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-tips-to-enhance-aviation-sms-oversight) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/3-tips-to-enhance-aviation-sms-oversight#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Safety Chart: How to Monitor Aviation SMS' Policies and Procedures?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-are-your-aviation-safety-programs-procedures-effective) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 17, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Safety-chart-How-to-Monitor-aviation-SMS-Policies-AND-Procedures.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-are-your-aviation-safety-programs-procedures-effective) ## Why Associated Policies & Procedures Charts Matter Policies and procedures are the central backbones of any [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). During aviation SMS audits, the adequacy of your policies and procedures will be looked at thoroughly. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-are-your-aviation-safety-programs-procedures-effective) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/safety-chart-are-your-aviation-safety-programs-procedures-effective#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Understand Aviation SMS KPIs Lagging and Leading Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understand-aviation-sms-kpis-lagging-and-leading-indicators) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Mar 16, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Understand-aviation-SMS-KPIs-Lagging-AND-Leading-indicators.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understand-aviation-sms-kpis-lagging-and-leading-indicators) ## Why Aviation KPIs Lagging and Leading Indicators Are Important Lagging and leading indicators for [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) key performance indicators (KPIs) are often confused or misunderstood. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understand-aviation-sms-kpis-lagging-and-leading-indicators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understand-aviation-sms-kpis-lagging-and-leading-indicators#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [When Employees Need More Hazard Identification Training - Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/when-you-need-more-aviation-risk-management-training) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Mar 13, 2019, 6:19:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/When-Employees-Need-MORE-Hazard-Identification-Training-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/when-you-need-more-aviation-risk-management-training) ## Misconceptions About Hazard Identification Training in SMS **Hazard Identification Training** is not just for aviation safety officers. 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