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AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System. An introduction to the principles and concepts associated with a safety management system relevant to the aviation industry. AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System.
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AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System An introduction to the principles and concepts associated with a safety management system relevant to the aviation industry. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System A system for the management of safety at aerodromes, including organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes and provisions for the implementation of aerodrome safety policies by an aerodrome operator, which provides for control of safety at, and the safe use of, the aerodrome. ICAO Annex 14 (amdt 4, 16 July 2001) COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System Safety Management Systems are being adopted because they recognize : • the continual presence of risks and hazards; and • that action is needed proactively to identify and control risks and hazards before a mishap occurs. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System Accident reporting has adopted a linear approach using extensive post-accident investigation and analysis followed by corrective action recommendations • However, proactive action is needed to identify and control risks and hazards before a mishap occurs. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System increasing Number of accidents current Accident rates decreasing Aviation activity COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System • The ‘organisational accident’ - a recognition that many links in the accident chain are controlled by organisations • Safety Management one view is to describe it as • the continuous proactive improvement of the underlying causal processes, instead of reactive ‘fixes’, for preventing the last accident. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System • A Safety Management System • is systematic, explicit and comprehensive; • provides process for managing safety risks; • contains provisions for goal setting, planning and • performance measurement; and • must be a working part of the safety culture. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System • Safety Management is described by the ‘4 P’s • Philosophy - a supportive management philosophy is a prerequisite; • Policy - clear specifications about achieving safety; • Procedures - what people do to execute policy; and • Practices - what really happens on the job. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System • A successful safety management system will always be supported by three critical elements of leadership - • Cognizance company leaders understand the nature and principles of managing for safety; • Commitment the will to make safety management tools work in the face of competing operational and commercial pressures; • Competence safety management is understood and properly applied. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System Safety Culture - indicated by the extent that managers and employees act on commitments to safety. • Safety Culture is encouraged by management - • practicing what it preaches about safety; • allocating adequate resources; and • acknowledging safety concerns and suggestions. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System Safety Management Systems - what benefits can be expected? • reducing accident rates; • increased efficiency; and • improved productivity. • Safety is good for business COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Traditional safety management approach safety department linked to CEO, but is independent of operating areas; effectiveness is dependent on persuasive ability • Safety Management Systems approach requires authority and accountability for safety action or inaction to be linked to senior management. COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System - Features • FeatureBenefit COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System - Features • FeatureBenefit COSCAP-SA
AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSESafety Management System - Features • FeatureBenefit COSCAP-SA