1. 1 Welcome Summary - First visit Dhaka 2006

2. 2 Integra A/S Independent consultancy company Headquarter located in Copenhagen, Denmark Working worldwide within the aviation industry Previous projects for ICAO, EU, EUROCONTROL, EBRD, NATO, Regulators, ANSP, Airports

3. 3 Integra A/S Peter Thorsen Stefan Reib

4. 4 Objective Summary of findings during first visit Recommendations What has been done? Experience so far… Next step…

5. 5 COSCAP-SA Programme SMS Implementation Regulatory Framework Air Navigation Services Initial steps of the implementation process – where to focus To be compliant with international requirements and standards

6. 6 Findings - Regulation Regulatory Framework for SMS The structure of the CAA could easily lead to a separation of the regulator and service providers. The Flight Safety and Regulation directorate appears to be in a position were full independence can be achieved. A regulatory framework has not been established. The CAA needs to acquire the necessary competencies, knowledge and experience to establish a regulatory framework for safety management

7. 7 Findings – Reporting System Reporting System The CAA has a mandatory reporting system in place following the structure of the ICAO provisions The effectiveness was questioned by the participants The reporting system does not include occurrence reporting and safety concern reporting Lack of feedback Target Levels of Safety Statistics required from the reporting system Defining the target levels of safety is a a national responsibility and a mandatory ICAO provision

8. 8 Findings – Basic Aspects No Implementation Plan Many potential safety issues and concerns Safety Responsibilities not defined Safety Assessments are not performed

9. 9 Recommendations Coverage of SMS People, Technology, Procedures Management Commitment The implementation of Safety Management will only progress if management get effectively involved Safety Policy – drafted? Definitions of Safety Responsibilities Safety Management Manual To be drafted in parallel with the implementation of SMS Additional documentation: recruitment policy, reporting system, safety assessment, training programme, etc.

10. 10 Recommendations Reporting System Add reporting of safety occurrences to the present system Measures to improve reporting culture Severity Classification Scheme to be defined Introduction of voluntary reporting – safety concerns Organizational setup and possible channels of reporting Assessment Procedures Structure and systematic approach Communication of results to the organization

11. 11 Recommendations Regulatory Function and Framework Define responsibilities of directorates involved Separation of regulator and service provider Legal framework – authority of regulator Independent safety oversight Introduce regulatory framework stepwise Resources Financing of regulator Charges system Qualified personnel

12. 12 Recommendations Implementation Plan Official and formalized implementation plan Stepwise implementation Initial focus on Regulatory Function and ZIA Gradual development of Safety Culture and Awareness Safety Organization Structure of the safety organization Characteristics of safety personnel Line Organization vs. Safety Organization Responsibilities and Accountabilities

13. 13 Recommendations Training Define training programme Requirements Both line organization and safety organization And at all levels in the organization Other aspects Allocation of resources Defining responsibilities and accountabilities Safety Culture Awareness Training

14. 14 Recommendations What has been done? Experience so far? Next step?