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Learn about the requirements and benefits of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) in commercial air transport operations. This presentation covers topics such as accident prevention programs, risk awareness, occurrence reporting schemes, evaluation of incidents and accidents, and the role of safety managers and officers.

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  1. Welcome

  2. Safety Management Systems S.M.S Presented by Malcolm RusbyEuropean Safety Director TAG Aviation

  3. The JAR-OPS Requirement

  4. Safety Management • The Safety Management System requirement : • JAR-OPS 1.037 requires an “Accident Prevention Program”

  5. Safety Management • JAR-OPS 1.037 also requires : • The Operator shall have a program to achieve and maintain risk awareness by all persons involved in the Companies business, • An occurrence reporting scheme which has a anonymous element.

  6. Safety Management • Further JAR-OPS 1.037 requirements : • Evaluation of relevant information relating to Incidents and Accidents and the Promulgation of Safety related information. • A Person accountable for managing the Program.

  7. Safety Management • 1999 Management of Health and Safety at work Act which includes : • Risk Assessment and SMS • Driven by E.U. Directives • Includes Fire Awareness and Safety Management.

  8. CAP 712 • Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Commercial Air Transport Operations.

  9. Introduction to S.M.S • A working SMS will Improve communication across your Company“ Harmonisation “ • Creates / Promotes Safety Policy and Culture • People orientated organisation “Ownership” • Meets corporate objectives and initiatives

  10. C.E.O SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE Safety Manager Safety Officers

  11. Safety Management Systems “S.M.S.”

  12. S.M.S the Building Blocks Policy Communication Safety Risk Management Safety Promotion

  13. “ Buy In “ • The S.M.S must be “Closed Loop”

  14. “Buy In” • Everybody has a responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others ! • “Duty of Care” • Everyone needs to be part of the system !

  15. S.M.S Model Safety Policies and Procedures Specific Business Focus Corrective Actions Hazard Identification Safety Committee “ Oversight” Risk Assessment Company Incident \ Accident reporting System Anonymous reporting System

  16. S.M.S a System of two halves • + Proactive System Reactive System

  17. Proactive S.M.S Elements Hazard Identification Training / Policy Risk Assessment Oversight Safety Concern System

  18. A Closer look at Hazard Identification

  19. Likelihood

  20. Then

  21. Severity

  22. ThenCombine the two

  23. Combining Severity and Likelihood S E V E R I T Y Likelihood

  24. Red – the risk is unacceptable and action must be taken immediately to reduce it to a tolerable level. • Amber – the risk is tolerable if the costs are significant and the benefits gained are minimal. • Green – The risks are acceptable and no further action is required.

  25. Training or Policy Changes Oversight Reactive Elements Risk assessment Incident Investigation Hazard Identification Incident reporting System

  26. But Really, why do we need a S.M.S ?

  27. Public Disasters • Space Shuttle – Challenger • Kings Cross underground fire • Herald of Free Enterprise • Piper Alpha • Chernobyl • Paddington • Etc etc etc etc etc

  28. One Common Denominator • “ A break down in Safety Management “

  29. Communication

  30. Communication • Reporting procedures • Reporting Links - Internal Reporting System • MOR’s Mandatory Reporting System ( external ) • Anonymous Reporting System

  31. Communication Process • Management of Reports • Investigating Reports • Safety Forums • Safety bulletins

  32. The role of the Safety Manager

  33. Safety Manager • Is responsible for safety within the Company. • Reports Directly to the C.E.O. on Safety matters. • Monitors Trend Analysis. • Chairs Safety Committee’s

  34. The role of the safety Officer

  35. The Safety Officer • The Safety Officer must have clear responsibilities for :- • Day to Day running of the S.M.S. • Management of the safety improvement plan. • The facilitation of Hazard Management and Risk Assessment. • Advise other managers on Safety matters. • The Emergency response Plan. • Investigation of Accidents and Incidents. • Dissemination of appropriate Safety information. • Must be part of safety Oversight (Safety Review)

  36. Investigation

  37. The most Important aspect of any Investigation is to Find :- • “ Route Cause ”

  38. Reporting Procedures • The Company must have very clear Incident /Accident reporting procedures. • Upon receiving an Incident report, prompt reply to the sender is essential to ensure the reporter see’s that the company is taking the report seriously. • The reporter should be kept in the loop during the investigation and receive the “Closure report “

  39. Summary • Benefits • Costs • Staff • Customers

  40. Thank you

  41. Any Questions

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