The Concept Of Safety In Aviation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four pillar safety management systems?
A
- policy
- risk management
- assurance
- promotion
2
Q
What does SMS stand for?
A
Safety management system
3
Q
What is a safety management system?
A
A systematic approach to managing safety, including organisational structures, accountabilities, policy’s and procedures
4
Q
What are the weakness of the “no blame” concept?
A
- it ignored/ fails to confront those individuals who wilfully and repeatedly engaged in dangerous behaviours
- it does not properly address the crucial business of distinguishing between culpable and non-culpable unsafe acts
5
Q
What is a hazard?
A
Anything with the potential to cause harm - a situation, condition, object or activity with the potential of causing adverse consequences
6
Q
What is the commander responsible for?
A
- the safety of all crew, passengers and cargo until they leave the airplane at the end of the flight
- to make SAMS report
- not permit FDR/CVR (recorded data) to be disabled/erased
7
Q
How does ICAO define fatigue?
A
A physiological state of reduced mental or physical performance capability
8
Q
What is FRM?
A
Fatigue risk management
