Safety First or Safety Sometimes?

The aim of this study was to diagnose the main problems related with safety management system implementation in civil aviation. As it has already been seven years since ICAO Annex 19 was published, the author analyses performance and usefulness of chosen elements of the SMS. The author conducted the research by participant observation, analysis and expert interviews. Also the surveys concerning performance of specific SMS processes were carried out. Results show shortcomings of the safety management system related with some of its twelve elements. The presence of problems related to the first SMS component (Safety policy and objectives) is the most alarming. There are significant differences of the development stage of SMS among the organizations. It is essential that each organization tailors the implementation of safety management to fit their specific environment. Top management of aviation organizations does not always notice the potential benefits of the SMS, which may cause the seclusion of this system. The Safety Management Team should be aware of operational issues and should be part of risk-based decision-making related to the organization’s daily business. It is crucial not to treat the SMS as a stand-alone department or an undue burden.

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  • Accession Number: 01874302
  • Record Type: Publication
  • ISBN: 9783030709235
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Feb 23 2023 9:31AM