Safety Management Systems (SMS) Flashcards
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In an SMS risk matrix, a hazard rated as 'unlikely' in probability but 'catastrophic' in severity would typically be classified as:
Answer: Unacceptable, requiring immediate mitigation
Catastrophic severity combined with any probability level typically places a risk in the unacceptable region, demanding immediate corrective action.
Which SMS pillar is most directly responsible for communicating safety lessons learned to all airport personnel?
Answer: Safety Promotion
Safety promotion encompasses training, communication, and dissemination of safety information, including lessons learned from incidents.
An airport's Safety Management System must be documented in a Safety Management System Manual (SMSM). What must this manual include?
Answer: Scope of the SMS, safety policy, accountabilities, and key safety processes
The SMSM must document the scope, safety policy, roles and accountabilities, and the processes that constitute the SMS framework.
What is a 'leading indicator' in the context of SMS safety performance monitoring?
Answer: A proactive measure that signals potential future safety problems
Leading indicators are proactive, predictive metrics (e.g., near-miss reports, safety audit scores) that warn of potential problems before accidents occur.
Which term describes the process where an airport systematically reviews data from audits, inspections, and incident reports to identify trends?
Answer: Safety data analysis
Safety data analysis involves systematically reviewing collected safety information to identify trends, patterns, and emerging hazards.
Under FAA Part 139 SMS requirements, the Accountable Executive's most critical responsibility is to:
Answer: Have ultimate authority and responsibility for implementing and maintaining the SMS
The Accountable Executive holds final authority and responsibility for the SMS, including resource allocation and overall safety performance.
A runway incursion that was caught and reported before any collision represents what type of SMS event?
Answer: A near-miss or occurrence suitable for safety reporting
A runway incursion averted before collision is a near-miss (occurrence) and is highly valuable safety data that should be captured through the SMS reporting system.