Safety management system Flashcards
Define SMS
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
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 objective 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
Safety related
Definition
The ability to cause a catastrophic incident is often linked to a series of apparently innocuous and seemingly unrelated event all processes are assumed to be safety related
Something or some process is to be excluded from this precept the burden of proof for exclusion lies with the regulated party.
List the 2 General Requirement
A) a statement about compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
B) a statement about ensuring sub-contractors meet company safety standards and requirements
Why do we need a SMS?
Safety excellence must be a core element of an ANSP’s objectives, with all safety implications assessed so that
1) Safety is given the highest priority
2) Risk of an aircraft accident are minimised as far as is practicable
What reasons do we need a formal SMS, list 3 reasons.
1) Commercial Survival
2) legal obligation
3) Moral Necessity
A SMS is (list 4 points)
- Business like approach to safety
- a systematic explicit and comprehensive process for managing safety risks
- provides for goal setting, planning, and measuring performance
- woven into the fabric of an organisation. Becomes part of the culture and how people do their jobs
- used to produce an acceptable level of safety
The prime responsibility for the safety of an ATM service rests with the service provider, who must ensure;
- All relevant safety issues have been satisfactory dealt with and
- provide assurance that it has been done
The SMS is accepted as the most effective means of achieving this, True or False?
True
Does the SMS need to develop and be updated regularly to remain effective. True or False?
True.
Discuss the different regularity levels
International- ICAO
Regional- EASA
National-CAA
