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Framework - Component-Element-Process

  Presentation SMS Framework                         Component 1.0 Safety Policy and Objectives  Element 1.1 Safety Policy Element 1.2 Management Commitment and Safety Accountabilitie s Element 1.3 Key Safety Personnel Element 1.4 Emergency Preparedness and Response Element 1.5 SMS Documentation and Records                        Component 2.0 Safety Risk Management (SRM) Element 2.1 Hazard Identification and Analysis Process 2.1.1 System Description and Task Analysis Process 2.1.2 Identify Hazards Element 2.2 Risk Assessment and Control Process 2.2.1 Analyze Safety Risk Process 2.2.2 Assess Safety Risk Process 2.2.3 Control/Mitigate Safety Risk                          Component 3.0 Safety Assurance Element 3.1 Safety Performance Monitoring and Measurement Process 3.1.1 Continuous Monitoring Process 3.1.2 Internal Audits by Operational Departments Process 3.1.3 Internal Evaluation Process 3.1.4 External Auditing of the SMS Process 3.1.5 Investigation Process 3.
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Safety Reporting

Aviation is a large and diverse industry. No matter what role you perform, you play an important part in the safety of the sector. Through our day-to-day activities, we will hear or see things that may seem insignificant at the time. In fact, you could hold the piece of information that prevents a more serious incident from occurring. It is often easy to dismiss an occurrence as normal practice, especially when it appears to be without consequence. Seldom though do we realise the greater implications for the safety system overall. Even once identified, whom do you tell?  Regulations are clear in identifying what must be reported. Air services, ATSB and CASA have in place a reporting process to capture events that effect or compromise safety, which includes an extensive database of occurrences. The data is used to inform and promote many industry initiatives, such as education messaging, safety enhancements and policy direction. Confidentiality is a vital element in the effectiveness of

Accountable Executive

  AE has the ultimate responsibility for safety management within the organization.  (a) Designation of AE. -  AMO  identify an AE who, irrespective of other functions, will Final authority over operations to be conducted  Controls the financial resources required for the operations. Controls the human resources required.   Retains ultimate responsibility for the safety performance. (b) Responsibilities of AE .   Ensure that the SMS is properly implemented and performing in all areas of the organization.   Develop and sign the safety policy. Communicate the safety policy throughout the  organization.  Regularly review the  safety policy to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate. Regularly review the safety performance and direct actions necessary to address substandard safety performance.

Scalability of sms organisation

Safety policies would not be expected to vary between small, medium, and large organizations; however, the levels of management involved in preparation and implementation of the policy may vary.  (a) Small. The owner or most senior manager (the accountable executive) may personally perform this process. The policy can be a simple, often single-page, written document, signed by the Accountable Executive . Small organizations typically operate in smaller networks of employees, so the policy may be posted in company work areas or included in company briefings or in training.  (b) Medium . The accountable executive, with the involvement of other senior managers, is likely to develop, publish, and communicate the safety policy. The policy may be disseminated via company newsletters, company Web sites, employee briefings, or existing indoctrination and recurrent training.  (c) Large . A large organization may require the accountable executive or other senior managers and technical staff

Chap.15 : SMSM - Emergency/contingency response plan

                    Emergency/contingency response plan is to  describe the organization’s intentions regarding, and commitment to dealing with, emergency situations and their corresponding recovery controls.  Outline the roles and re sponsibilities of key personnel.  ERP can be a separate  document  or it can be part of the SMS manual. For implementation some criteria has been written down: emergency plan that outlines the roles and  responsibilities in the event of a major incident, crisis or accident. notification process that includes an emergency call list and an  internal mobilization process. arrangements with other agencies for aid and the provision of emergency services as applicable. procedures for emergency mode operations where  applicable. procedure for overseeing the welfare of all affected individuals and  for notifying next of kin. established procedures for handling the media and  insurance-related issues. defined accident investigation responsibilit

Chap.14: Management of change

Management of change is   describe the  process for managing changes that may have an impact  on safety risks and how such processes are integrated with the SMS.   Criteria of implementation :-  Procedures to ensure that substantial organizational or operational changes take   into consideration any impact which they may have on existing safety risks. Procedures to ensure that appropriate safety assessment is performed prior to   introduction of new equipment or processes which have safety risk implications.  Procedures for review of existing safety assessments whenever there are changes to the associated process or equipment.

Chap.13: SMSM - SMS Record management

Ob jective of  Chap.13 of SMSM,  SMS record management, is t o describe the method of storing all SMS-related records and documents. Three points are required to be taken care for proper compliance related to Record Management. :- The organization has an SMS records or archiving system that ensures the retention of all records generated in conjunction with the implementation and operation of the SMS. Records to be kept include hazard reports, risk assessment reports, safety action group/ safety meeting notes, safety performance indicator charts, SMS audit reports and SMS training records. Records should be traceable for all elements of the SMS and be accessible for routine administration of the SMS as well as internal and external audits purposes