--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro | 2-Safety Risk Management (14) description: 2-Safety Risk Management | Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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Fishbone diagrams are perhaps the best **risk management tool** in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) for gaining a comprehensive understanding of root causes of safety incidents. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-fishbone-diagrams-in-aviation-sms-walkthrough) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-fishbone-diagrams-in-aviation-sms-walkthrough#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Relationship Between a Hazard and Risk Occurrence in Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-a-hazard-and-risk-occurrence-in-safety-management) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 24, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Relationship-Between-a-Hazard-and-Risk-Occurrence-IN-safety-management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-a-hazard-and-risk-occurrence-in-safety-management) ## Why Definitions of Hazard and Risk Matter One of the most ubiquitous problems in aviation risk management is the misuse of commonly used words, in particular “hazard” and “risk.” Often, these two items are either: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-a-hazard-and-risk-occurrence-in-safety-management) 4 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/relationship-between-a-hazard-and-risk-occurrence-in-safety-management#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Is Root Cause Analysis Proactive or Reactive?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/is-root-cause-analysis-proactive-or-reactive) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 27, 2023, 10:29:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Is-Root-Cause-Analysis-proactive-OR-reactive.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/is-root-cause-analysis-proactive-or-reactive) ## What Is Root Cause Analysis in Aviation SMS If you put 10 safety managers in a room and asked them what root cause analysis was, they would have ten different answers. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/is-root-cause-analysis-proactive-or-reactive) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/is-root-cause-analysis-proactive-or-reactive#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Understanding Management of Change in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understanding-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 15, 2023, 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Understanding-management-of-CHANGE-In-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understanding-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## What Is the Fuss About Management of Change? Management of change in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is essential for managing operational or organizational change. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understanding-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/understanding-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) ## [How to Identify Hazards and Assess Risks in Aviation SMS - With Free Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-hazards-and-assess-risks-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Oct 4, 2023, 3:45:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-Identify-Hazards-and-Assess-RISKS-in-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-hazards-and-assess-risks-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Reactive and Proactive Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Aviation safety managers are tasked to ensure that the safety risks encountered at their operations are controlled to [as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ALARP). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-hazards-and-assess-risks-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-identify-hazards-and-assess-risks-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Use PAVE Checklist for Aviation Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-pave-checklist-for-aviation-risk-management) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Sep 20, 2023, 5:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-USE-PAVE-Checklist-for-aviation-Risk-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-pave-checklist-for-aviation-risk-management) ## Understanding Proactive Hazard Analysis Process The best way to recognize and mitigate immediate risks associated with aviation hazards is by using the PAVE checklist to analyze your current safety environment. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-pave-checklist-for-aviation-risk-management) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-pave-checklist-for-aviation-risk-management#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [4 Pillars | What Is Hazard Identification in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-hazard-identification-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 6, 2023, 6:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Pillars-what-is-HAZARD-Identification-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-hazard-identification-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Definition of Hazard Identification **Hazard identification in aviation SMS** is the baseline performance needed for a successful safety program. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-hazard-identification-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-hazard-identification-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [5 Safety Management Systems Questions You Need Answers to](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5safety-management-systems-questions-you-need-answers-to) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 16, 2023, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Safety-Management-Systems-Questions-you-Need-ANSWERS-to.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5safety-management-systems-questions-you-need-answers-to) ## Questions Come First in Safety Management The unfortunate fact is that many managers in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) don’t start asking serious questions until their SMS is either “stuck” or in trouble. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5safety-management-systems-questions-you-need-answers-to) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5safety-management-systems-questions-you-need-answers-to#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [4 Pillars | What Is Risk Assessment in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-risk-assessment-in-aviation-sms) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 21, 2023, 5:34:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Pillars-what-IS-Risk-Assessment-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-risk-assessment-in-aviation-sms) ## What Is Risk Assessment in Aviation SMS Operators implementing formal [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) need to develop, practice and maintain a documented process of risk analysis, risk assessment, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-risk-assessment-in-aviation-sms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-risk-assessment-in-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [4 Elements of Safety Risk Management (SRM)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-elements-of-safety-risk-management-srm) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 7, 2023, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Elements-of-Safety-RISK-Management-SRM.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-elements-of-safety-risk-management-srm) ## Elements of Safety Risk Management (SRM) Safety Risk Management receives by far the most attention of any aspect of [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS). 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