Safety Management Systems Flashcards
Define a Safety Management System
A systematic and explicit approach defining the activities by which safety management is undertaken by an Organisation in order to achieve acceptable or tolerable safety
Define Safety
Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm.
Define Safety Assurance Document/Safety Case
A document which clearly and comprehensively presents sufficient arguments, evidence and assumptions that system hazards have been identified and controlled.
Define Safety Critical
An item or system the failure of which could lead to, or directly contribute to, the possibility of an accident or serious loss of functionality, integrity, or safety margins, will be identified as “Safety Critical”.
Define Safety Objective
A safety objective is a planned and considered goal that has been set by a design or project authority. The satisfaction of an objectivity may be demonstrated by appropriate means to be determined in agreement with the Regulator.
Define Safety Policy
A safety policy is a declaration of a general plan of action set by the authority of management.
Define Safety Related
Since the ability to cause a catastrophic incident is often linked to a series of apparently innocuous and seemingly unrelated events, all processes are assumed to be safety-related.
If something or some process is to be excluded from this precept, the burden of proof for exclusion lies with the regulated party.
Why is SMS needed?
The Continuous growth of air traffic presents us with one of our greatest challenges; how to handle future demand, yet set higher standards for safety and services.
What is SMS?
Safety Management Systems
What are the divisions of a Safety Policy?
Safety Achievement
Safety Assurance
Safety Promotion
What are some reasons that a formal SMS is needed?
Commercial Survival
Legal Obligation
Moral Necessity
Who holds the prime responsibility for the safety of an ATM service?
ATM Service Provider
Who regulates safety in ATM?
International - ICAO
Regional - Europe through EASA
National - CAA
