Safety Management System (SMS)

 02 Apr 23:

It's not rocket science. It's safety science, a simple process to follow, tried and true. Developed in the late 1980s for high reliability organizations that want to build resilience into their operation. Incorporated about 8 years ago into Part 121 airline operations, and now moving into airport ops. Scalable to any operation, even one person surrounded by a supporting team.

We've been following the process for 25+ years and have proven, safety award winning programs in military and civilian aviation to prove it. We'd be honored to help guide your organization along the same trail. 

Protect people and preserve property = major return on investment.

Fly smart,

Clark and Skipper

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Safety Management Systems

What Is A Safety Management System (SMS)

21 Oct 18:

A Safety Management System (SMS) is a systematic approach to manage the risks associated with aviation throught the use of policies, procedures and best practices. Big businesses, regulators and governments use a SMS to ensure protection of people and property, while also ensuring production goals. Everyone involved in aviation can develop their own personal SMS.

The 4 Pillars of SMS. But first a gratuitous aviation photo...

Policy - is about generating a positive, collaborative safety culture. Example: Open, non-puntive reporting system.
Example: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (ASRS)

Risk Management - is about realizing that tragic mishaps lay in our future, unless the multiple hazards that combine to create risk are identified and controlled. Example: Use of John and Martha Kings Personal Minimums PAVE Checklist.

Safety Assurance - is about checking to see if our risk mitigations are having the desired effect, continuously. Example: Debrief, did the flight go as planned?

Safety Promotion - is about sharing best practices with in and outside of our aviation community. Example: Host or attend a Wings Seminar. Sign up for the NASA ASRS newsletter CALLBACK.

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Clark

FMI: FAA Risk Management Handbook by Signal Charlie
Practical Risk Management Handbook
Implementing SMS In Aviation