4. What is Safety?
ICAO Definition
The state in which risks, associated with aviation
activities or related to, or in direct support of the operation
of aircraft, are reduced and controlled to an acceptable
level.
5. Consider
The elimination of
accidents (and serious
serious incidents) can
can not be achieved.
Failures will occur, in
spite of the most
accomplished
prevention efforts.
No human endeavour
endeavour or human-
human-made system
can be free from risk
and error.
Bitter truth about Safety
Controlled risk and error is acceptable
in an inherently safe system
9. Cost-benefit analysis
Transferring Risks to Insurance Company
Indirect costs
Indirect costs may amount to more than the direct
costs resulting from exposure to hazards
Loss of
business
Cancellation
of aerodrome
licence
Damage to
the reputation
Loss of use of
equipment
Loss of staff
productivity
Legal actions
and claims
Fines and
citations
Insurance
deductibles
10. Transferring Risks to Insurance Company
Purchasing insurance
only transfers
monetary risk, it
does not address the
safety hazard.
The high costs
of exposure to
hazards can be
reduced by
insurance
coverage.
Direct
Costs
13. A systematic approach to
managing safety, including the
necessary organizational
structures, accountability,
responsibilities, policies and
procedures.
Safety Management System
14. Four Components (Pillars) of Safety Management System
Just Safety Culture
Top Management Commitment
Safety Policy and
Objectives
Safety Risk
Management
Safety Assurance
Safety
Promotion
15. The 4 Components and 12 elements of SMS
1 Safety Policy and Objectives
1.1 Management commitment
1.2 Safety accountabilities
1.3 Appointment of key safety personnel
1.4 Coordination of emergency response
planning
1.5 SMS documentation
2 Safety Risk Management
2.1 Hazard identification
2.2 Safety risk assessment and mitigation
mitigation
4 Safety promotion
4.1 Training and education
4.2 Safety communication
3 Safety Assurance
3.1 Safety performance monitoring and
and measurement
3.2 The management of change
3.3 Continuous improvement of the SMS
SMS
12 Elements of SMS
16. State Safety Programme (SSP)
SSP is a management system document
containing integrated set of regulations
regulations and directions aimed at
improving safety.
States shall establish the acceptable level of
safety performance (ALoSP) to be achieved
through their SSP.
18. What is a
The national aviation
safety plan (NASP) is the
master planning
document containing the
strategic direction of a
State for the
management of aviation
safety for a set period.
Aviation Safety
Plan (NASP).
20. Rule 29 D of the Aircraft Rules 1937 requires that every
organisation engaged in the operation of an aerodrome licensed
under rule 78 (Licensing of Aerodrome), shall maintain SMS and
prepare SMSM as specified by DGCA and submit to DGCA for
acceptance.
Under Rule 133A, DGCA has issued CAR Section 1 Series C
Part 1 on “Establishment of a Safety Management System
(SMS)” which requires an organisation engaged in the operation
of an aerodrome licensed under rule 78, shall develop, establish,
maintain and adhere to a safety management system.
India Regulations / References on SMS
21. A condition or an object with the potential to cause or
contribute to an aircraft incident or accident.
Birds
Hazard
28. Safety Risk Assessment Process
Communicate
and
Consult
Monitor
and
review
Yes
Describe the system and its
operational environment
Identify Hazards and consequence(s)
Classify the severity of the consequence(s)
Evaluate Risks
Treat Risks
Classify the probability of the consequence(s)
manifesting
Is the risk acceptable?
No