This document outlines the key components and requirements of a Safety Management System (SMS) as defined by CAR Section 1 Series C Part 1. An SMS is a management system for organizing safety practices through defined processes. It includes establishing a safety policy, identifying hazards, managing risk, training personnel, reporting/analyzing incidents, auditing the system, and monitoring safety performance. The Accountable Executive has overall responsibility for the SMS, and a Safety Manager is responsible for implementing and maintaining the SMS processes. An SMS Manual documents all SMS processes and personnel responsibilities.

1. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
CAR SEC-1 SERIES C PART 1
S P Singh

2. Reference
1. CAR Section 1 Series C Part 1 -
Establishment of SMS
2. SSP Div. Circular No. 1 of 2012 - Hazard
3. ICAO Safety Management Manual 9859
4. Aircraft Rules 2012

3. Abbreviation
SMS : Safety Management System
SDCPS : Safety Data Collection and
Processing System
FSDS : Flight Safety Documentation System
SMSM: Safety Management System Manual

4. Definition
“Safety Management System” is a management tool
for the management of safety by an organisation,
reflecting an organised and orderly approach.

5. Definition
Accountable Executive is the single, identifiable
person having final responsibility for the effective
and efficient performance of the organization’s SMS
Gap analysis - a gap analysis is basically an analysis
of the safety arrangements already existing within
the organization as compared to those necessary for
the SMS to function.

6. Applicability
An approval issued to a maintenance organization
for the maintenance of aircraft engaged in
scheduled/ non-scheduled operations
an air operator’s permit issued in accordance with
rule 134

7. Safety Management
1. a safety policy on which the system is based;
2. a process for setting goals for the improvement of
aviation safety and for measuring the attainment of
those goals;
3. a process for identifying hazards to aviation
safety and for evaluating and managing the
associated risks;
4. a process for ensuring that personnel are trained

8. Safety Management
5. a process for the internal reporting and
analyzing of hazards, incidents and accidents and for
taking corrective actions to prevent their recurrence;
6. a document containing all safety management
system processes and a process for making personnel
aware of their responsibilities with respect to them

9. Safety Management
7. a quality assurance program;
8. a process for conducting periodic reviews or
audits of the safety management system; and
9. any additional requirements for the safety
management system

10. Accountable Executive
The Accountable Executive shall be a single,
identifiable person who, irrespective of other
functions, shall have ultimate responsibility and
accountability, for the implementation and
maintenance of the SMS.

11. Safety Manager
Responsible for the implementation and
maintenance of an effective SMS.
Ensure that processes needed for the SMS are
developed, implemented adhered to and
maintained;
Report to the Accountable Executive on the
performance of the SMS

12. SMSM
a) scope of the safety management system;
b) safety policy and objectives;
c) safety accountabilities;
d) key safety personnel;
e) documentation control procedures;
f) coordination of emergency response planning;

13. SMSM
g) hazard identification and safety risk management
schemes;
h) safety performance monitoring;
i) safety auditing;
j) procedures for the management of change;
k) safety promotion; and
l) control of contracted activities.

14. Safety Risk Management
A service provider shall develop and maintain safety
data collection and processing systems (SDCPS) that
provide for the identification of hazards and the
analysis, assessment and mitigation of safety risks
SDCPS shall include reactive, proactive and
predictive methods of safety data collection

15. Hazard Identification
a) reporting of hazards, events or safety concerns;
b) collection and storage of safety data;
c) analysis of the safety data; and
d) distribution of the safety information distilled
from the safety data

16. Safety Performence Monitoring
Safety performance monitoring and measurement means shall
include the following:
a) hazard reporting systems;
b) safety audits;
c) safety surveys;
d) safety reviews;
e) safety studies; and
f) internal safety investigations

17. Safety Communication
a) ensure that all staff are fully aware of the SMS;
b) convey safety-critical information;
c) explain why particular safety actions are taken;
d) explain why safety procedures are introduced or
changed; and
e) convey generic safety information

18. Formal Safety Communication
Formal means of safety communication shall
include inter alia:
a) safety policies and procedures;
b) newsletters;
c) bulletins; and
d) websites

19. Related Slideshare
1. Develop Your Safety Management System
2. Safety Management System Framework
3. Safety Management System CAR D1-C1
4. Safety Management System Phase II
5. SMS Introduction
6. Flight Safety Doc System
7. SMS Workshop 2012