COSCAP-SA1 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System An introduction to the principles and concepts associated with a safety management system relevant to the aviation industry.

COSCAP-SA2 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System A system for the management of safety at aerodromes, including organizational structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes and provisions for the implementation of aerodrome safety policies by an aerodrome operator, which provides for control of safety at, and the safe use of, the aerodrome. ICAO Annex 14 (amdt 4, 16 July 2001)

COSCAP-SA3 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Safety Management Systems are being adopted because they recognize :  that action is needed proactively to identify and control risks and hazards before a mishap occurs.  the continual presence of risks and hazards; and

COSCAP-SA4 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Accident reporting has adopted a linear approach using extensive post-accident investigation and analysis followed by corrective action recommendations However, proactive action is needed to identify and control risks and hazards before a mishap occurs.

COSCAP-SA5 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Number of accidents Aviation activity Accident rates increasing current decreasing

COSCAP-SA6 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Safety Management one view is to describe it as the continuous proactive improvement of the underlying causal processes, instead of reactive ‘fixes’, for preventing the last accident. The ‘organisational accident’ - a recognition that many links in the accident chain are controlled by organisations

COSCAP-SA7 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System A Safety Management System  is systematic, explicit and comprehensive;  provides process for managing safety risks;  contains provisions for goal setting, planning and  performance measurement; and  must be a working part of the safety culture.

COSCAP-SA8 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Safety Management is described by the ‘4 P’s  Philosophy - a supportive management philosophy is a prerequisite;  Policy - clear specifications about achieving safety;  Procedures - what people do to execute policy; and  Practices - what really happens on the job.

COSCAP-SA9 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System A successful safety management system will always be supported by three critical elements of leadership - Competence safety management is understood and properly applied. Commitment the will to make safety management tools work in the face of competing operational and commercial pressures; Cognizance company leaders understand the nature and principles of managing for safety;

COSCAP-SA10 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Safety Culture - indicated by the extent that managers and employees act on commitments to safety.  practicing what it preaches about safety;  allocating adequate resources; and  acknowledging safety concerns and suggestions. Safety Culture is encouraged by management -

COSCAP-SA11 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System Safety Management Systems - what benefits can be expected?  reducing accident rates;  increased efficiency; and  improved productivity. Safety is good for business

COSCAP-SA12 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Traditional safety management approach safety department linked to CEO, but is independent of operating areas; effectiveness is dependent on persuasive ability Safety Management Systems approach requires authority and accountability for safety action or inaction to be linked to senior management.

COSCAP-SA13 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System - Features Feature Benefit Senior management commitment Safety management has sufficient resources and attention allocated. Safety policyProvides confidence that staff accept and understand their safety related roles Safety informationSafety data is available to those who need it. Safety as a core value Staff become stakeholders in safety management, not just onlookers

COSCAP-SA14 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System - Features Feature Benefit Safety goals setEncourages a commitment to action, so enhancing safety outcomes. Identify hazards and risk management Information becomes available to control risks at an acceptable level. Safety reportingStaff can bring safety concerns to those who can initiate remedial action. Safety audits and assessments Management is alerted when attention is needed, and otherwise re-assured

COSCAP-SA15 AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Safety Management System - Features Feature Benefit Incident reports and investigation Provides an indication for removal of hazards or improvement of defences. Safety orientation and training Staff understand safety management and what is expected of them. Emergency Response Plan Staff know what to do in the event of an emergency. DocumentationSafety information is formalised, maintained and available