of
Safety Management System
Safety Management System
Systematic approach to
managing safety, including
the necessary
organisational structures,
accountabilities, policies
and procedures.
Prerequisites For
Implementing
Effective SMS
Condition 1 & 2
Understanding
of Operations
Commitment
to Safety
Conduct a comprehensive review
Establish safety as a top priority
Identify physical assets, personnel,
and systems
Set safety performance goals and
measure progress
Identify and evaluate potential
safety risks
Provide resources to support safety
initiatives
Develop risk management
strategies
Encourage open communication
Condition 3 & 4
Appropriate Policies
& Procedures
Skilled
Personnel
Clearly define roles and
responsibilities
Provide appropriate training and
development opportunities
Develop procedures for identifying,
assessing, and managing
Ensure personnel have a clear
understanding
Establish procedures for monitoring
and evaluating safety performance
Encourage personnel to share their
knowledge
Ensure policies and procedures are
communicated
Establish a succession plan
Condition 5 & 6
Communication &
Reporting
Continuous
Improvement
Establish clear lines of
communication
Develop procedures for reporting
safety incidents & hazards
Encourage open and transparent
communication
Ensure reports are reviewed
investigated and corrected
Provide training and resources
Use safety data and metrics
Regularly review and evaluate
communication channels
Regularly evaluate and update
reporting mechanisms
Different Airlines
Prerequisites Requirements
For Implementing SMS
Regulatory Compliance
Safety Policy & Objectives
Different Airlines
Prerequisites
Requirements For
Implementing SMS
Risk Management Processes
Reporting & Investigation
Safety Promotion
Emergency Response
Performance Monitoring
Qualified Personnel
Regulatory Compliance
Airlines must comply with applicable
safety regulations and standards
Safety Policy & Objectives
Airlines must establish a safey policy
and safety objectives that reflect the
organization, commitment to safety
Risk Management Processes
Airline must have processes for
identifying, assessing , and mitigating
safety risks associated with their
operations.
Reporting & Investigation
Airlines must have proc.ures for
reporting safety incidents and hazards
and conducting investigations.
Safety Promotion
Airlines must have programs to
promote safety awareness and a
safety culture among all employees,
including safety training and
communication programs
Emergency Response
Airlines must have emergency
response plans in place to ensure a
coordinated response to safety related
incidents or emergency
Performance Monitoring
Airlines must monitor safety
performance indicators and measure
the effectiveness of the SMS in
achieving safety objectives
Qualified Personnel
Airline must ensure that personnel
responsible for SMS are qualified,
trained, and competent in safety
management practices.
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