Law 2 - SMS 1 Flashcards
What is the deifinition of SMS? (1)
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
What is Safety? (1)
Freedom from unacceptable risk of harm
What is a Safety Assurance Document / Safety case? (1)
A document which clearly and comprehensively presents sufficient arguments, evidence and assumptions that system hazards have been identified and controlled
What is the definition of Safety Critical? (1)
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”.
What is the definition of Safety Objective? (1)
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
What is the definition of Safety Policy? (1)
A safety policy is a declaration of a general plan of action set by the authority of management
What is the definition of Safety Related? (1)
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
SMS Diagram
What is an ANSP’s safety objectives? (2)
Safety is given the highest priority
Risks of an aircraft accident are minimised as far as is practicable
What reasons do we need to have a formal SMS? (3)
- Commercial Survival
- Legal Obligation
- Moral Necessity
Responsibility of SMS diagram
Who regulates SMS? (3)
- International – ICAO
- Regional – Europe through EASA
- National – CAA
What ICAO Annex is SMS? (1)
Annex 19
