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As safety professionals Endrick Aviation LLP are passionate about the management of safety within aviation organizations. Our staff has qualifications in safety & security gained at the University of Southern California as well as other recognized academic institutes. We can assist with the drafting and implementation of an effective safety management system (SMS) which is becoming mandatory by local aviation authorities in most regions of the world.
DEFINITION of an SMS
SMS can be defined as a coordinated comprehensive set of processes designed to direct & control resources to optimally manage safety. SMS is based on leadership & accountability. It requires proactive hazard identification, risk management, information control, auditing & training. It also includes incident & accident investigation, analysis, KPI’s and data collection.
WHY IS SMS NEEDED?
SMS needed to help facilitate the proactive identification of hazards and maximize the development of a better safety culture, as well as modify attitudes and actions of personnel in order to make a safer work place. SMS helps organizations avoid wasting financial and human resources and management’s time being focused on minor or irrelevant issues. SMS lets managers identify hazards, assess risk and build a business case to justify controls that will reduce risk to acceptable levels.
SMS is a proven process for managing risk that ties all elements of the organization together laterally and vertically and ensures appropriate allocation of resources to safety issues.
ATTRIBUTES of a SMS
Although the details and level of documentation of a SMS may vary, there are 12 fundamental attributes that will assist in ensuring the SMS is effective for any organization. The core attributes of a SMS are:
1. SMS Management Plan.
2. Safety Promotion.
3. Contractor Personnel - General Health & Drug / Alcohol Policy.
4. Document and Information Management.
5. Hazard Identification & Risk Management.
6. Occurrence & Hazard Reporting.
7. Occurrence Investigation Analysis.
8. Safety Assurance Oversight Programmes.
9. Safety Management Training Requirements.
10. Management of Changes.
11. Emergency Preparedness & Response.
12. Performance Measurement.
DEFINITION of an SMS
SMS can be defined as a coordinated comprehensive set of processes designed to direct & control resources to optimally manage safety. SMS is based on leadership & accountability. It requires proactive hazard identification, risk management, information control, auditing & training. It also includes incident & accident investigation, analysis, KPI’s and data collection.
WHY IS SMS NEEDED?
SMS needed to help facilitate the proactive identification of hazards and maximize the development of a better safety culture, as well as modify attitudes and actions of personnel in order to make a safer work place. SMS helps organizations avoid wasting financial and human resources and management’s time being focused on minor or irrelevant issues. SMS lets managers identify hazards, assess risk and build a business case to justify controls that will reduce risk to acceptable levels.
SMS is a proven process for managing risk that ties all elements of the organization together laterally and vertically and ensures appropriate allocation of resources to safety issues.
ATTRIBUTES of a SMS
Although the details and level of documentation of a SMS may vary, there are 12 fundamental attributes that will assist in ensuring the SMS is effective for any organization. The core attributes of a SMS are:
1. SMS Management Plan.
2. Safety Promotion.
3. Contractor Personnel - General Health & Drug / Alcohol Policy.
4. Document and Information Management.
5. Hazard Identification & Risk Management.
6. Occurrence & Hazard Reporting.
7. Occurrence Investigation Analysis.
8. Safety Assurance Oversight Programmes.
9. Safety Management Training Requirements.
10. Management of Changes.
11. Emergency Preparedness & Response.
12. Performance Measurement.
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