--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro | 3-Safety Assurance (14) description: 3-Safety Assurance | Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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In most cases, the risk is a combination of both: [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-justify-severity-of-risk-assessments-best-practices) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-justify-severity-of-risk-assessments-best-practices#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Six Steps How to Perform Trend Analysis in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-trend-analysis-in-aviation-sms) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Feb 8, 2023, 6:17:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Six-Steps-How-to-Perform-Trend-Analysis-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-trend-analysis-in-aviation-sms) ## What Is Trend Analysis in Aviation SMS Simply put, trend analysis in aviation SMS is an activity that is used to target patterns in your safety program that might otherwise be “lost in the noise” of your safety data. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-trend-analysis-in-aviation-sms) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-perform-trend-analysis-in-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How Mistakes Improve Aviation SMS Processes - Lessons Learned Library](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-managers-lessons-learned-library) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jan 4, 2023, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-MISTAKES-Improve-aviation-SMS-Processes-lessons-learned-Library.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-managers-lessons-learned-library) ## Mistakes Are an Opportunity In any industry, there are bound to be mistakes. Mistakes can be either willful or unintentional, but are equally dangerous to aviation safety. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-managers-lessons-learned-library) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-safety-managers-lessons-learned-library#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [What Is Management of Change in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 28, 2022, 5:48:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-is-Management-of-Change-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms) ## What Is Management of Change in Aviation SMS [Management of change in aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-most-important-elements-of-change-management-in-aviation-sms) is a formal process for facilitating changes in safety programs. In general, the change management process is evoked when larger, system-level changes are needed in the SMS. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-management-of-change-in-aviation-sms#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) ## [4 Ways to Mitigate Risk in Aviation Safety Management Systems](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-ways-to-mitigate-risk-in-aviation-safety-management-systems) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Dec 7, 2022, 5:52:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Ways-TO-Mitigate-Risk-in-aviation-Safety-Management-Systems.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-ways-to-mitigate-risk-in-aviation-safety-management-systems) ## What Does It Mean to Mitigate Risk? The term “mitigate risk” and “[risk mitigation](https://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Risk_Mitigation)” is slightly misleading. This is because the meaning of the term “risk” changes depending on the context in which it is used. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-ways-to-mitigate-risk-in-aviation-safety-management-systems) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-ways-to-mitigate-risk-in-aviation-safety-management-systems#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Safety Chart: How Top Reporters Improve Aviation SMS' Safety Culture](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-hazard-reporters-chart-improves-aviation-safety-culture) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 5, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Safety-Chart-How-TOP-reporters-Improve-aviation-SMS-Safety-Culture.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-hazard-reporters-chart-improves-aviation-safety-culture) ## What Is Safety Culture *Really*? "Safety culture" in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot and in many types of SMS conversations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-hazard-reporters-chart-improves-aviation-safety-culture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-hazard-reporters-chart-improves-aviation-safety-culture#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [4 Management Failures That Kill Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-risk-management-programs-failures) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 7, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Management-FAILURES-that-kill-aviation-sms-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-risk-management-programs-failures) ## More Insidious Than Confrontational Formal aviation safety management systems (SMS) have been continually being implemented across the world for over a dozen years now. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-risk-management-programs-failures) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-risk-management-programs-failures#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [What You Need to Know About ISAGO Ground Operations in Aviation Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/isago-ground-operations-in-aviation-risk-management-what-you-need-to-know) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 31, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/What-YOU-need-to-know-about-ISAGO-Ground-Operations-In-aviation-Risk-Management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/isago-ground-operations-in-aviation-risk-management-what-you-need-to-know) ## Ground Handling Accidents in Aviation Risk Management A couple of months ago I was sitting on a Boeing 737 jet waiting for the rest of the passengers to board the plane. My seat was near the front of the aircraft, and I had a central view of ground handling operations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/isago-ground-operations-in-aviation-risk-management-what-you-need-to-know) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/isago-ground-operations-in-aviation-risk-management-what-you-need-to-know#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [9 Best Strategies for Aviation Safety Audit Preparation \[Free Audit Checklists\]](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/9-best-strategies-for-aviation-safety-audit-preparation-including-free-audit-checklists) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 17, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/9-best-strategies-FOR-aviation-Safety-Audit-Preparation.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/9-best-strategies-for-aviation-safety-audit-preparation-including-free-audit-checklists) ## Audit Performance Is 90% Aviation Safety Audit Preparation Okay, I made up the “90%” figure. However, aviation safety audit preparation undoubtedly plays a huge role in how you perform aviation SMS audits. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/9-best-strategies-for-aviation-safety-audit-preparation-including-free-audit-checklists) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/9-best-strategies-for-aviation-safety-audit-preparation-including-free-audit-checklists#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [Do You Really Know What’s Going On in Your Aviation SMS Program?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/do-you-really-know-whats-going-on-in-your-aviation-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 28, 2022, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Do-you-really-KNOW-Whats-Going-On-in-Your-Aviation-SMS-Program.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/do-you-really-know-whats-going-on-in-your-aviation-sms-program) ## Too Complex for One Person The long and short of is this: don’t fool yourself. You’re just one person. One component in the clock that makes your [aviation safety management system (SMS)](http://www.asms-pro.com/SMS.aspx) tick. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/do-you-really-know-whats-going-on-in-your-aviation-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/do-you-really-know-whats-going-on-in-your-aviation-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) [Previous](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance/page/13) [All posts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/all) [Next](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance/page/15) Site content provided by Northwest Data Solutions is meant for informational purposes only. 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