“ICAO Annex 6 requires that all operators implement a Safety Management System by 01 Jan 2009”.
3.2.4 From 1 January 2009, States shall require, as part of their safety programme, that an operator implements a safety management system acceptable to the State of the Operator that, as a minimum:
a) identifies safety hazards
b) ensures that remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety is implemented
c) provides for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety level achieved
d) aims to make continuous improvement to the overall level of safety.
3.2.5 A safety management system shall clearly define lines of safety accountability throughout the operator’s organization, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management.
Introduction
A safety management system is a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing safety risks that includes (as a minimum) the following core directions:
These components are linked together and create a culture that promotes safety by setting policies, identifying and reducing risks, providing a means for continuous assessment of the system through internal and external audits, and promoting safety through various methods and mediums.
Acknowledging that most accidents result from human error and the human is but one part of an organizational system, we will not prevent accidents by changing people; we will only prevent accidents when we address the underlying causal factors. In the 1990's the term ‘organisational accident' was adopted because most links in an accident chain are controlled by the organisation. Since the greatest threats to safety originate in organisational issues, making the system safer requires action by the organisation.
Managed Safety Programs
Safety management unaffordable? Not necessarily. International Safety Systems offer a range of managed safety programs to provide small and medium sized organisations with the benefits of a professional safety management program without the expense.
Our team of highly qualified professionals provide remote safety oversight to several small organisations by using our world leading safety management software, AIRS to capture, manage and analyse safety, hazard and risk data. Sharing this expertise results in an affordable yet comprehensive program which will meet or exceed the expectations of regulatory authorities.
Programs can be tailored to meet individual operator expectations from the following services:
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Manuals and documentation
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Data capture and analysis
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Risk analysis
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Safety promotion and training
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Quarterly reporting
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Quality assurance and auditing
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Incident or occurrence investigation
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