safety and fatigue in aviation Flashcards
Safety =
the state in which the possibility of harm to persons or of property damage is reduced to and maintained at or below an acceptable level, through a continuing process of hazard identification and safety risk management.
SMS =
safety management systems, which consist of 4 pillar, policy, risk management, promotion and assurance
Hazard =
anything that has the potential to cause harm, situation, object or activity with the potential of causing adverse consequences
FOD=
foreign object debris
FDR =
flight data recorder
CVR =
cockpit voice recorder
FRM =
fatigue risk management
Fatigue =
mental/ physical activity that can impair a crew members alertness and ability so safely operate an aircraft, or perform safety related duties