ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) 3

Question 1

In an SMS risk matrix, a hazard rated as 'unlikely' in probability but 'catastrophic' in severity would typically be classified as:

Accepted Answer

Unacceptable, requiring immediate mitigation

Answer

Catastrophic severity combined with any probability level typically places a risk in the unacceptable region, demanding immediate corrective action.

Question 2

Which SMS pillar is most directly responsible for communicating safety lessons learned to all airport personnel?

Accepted Answer

Safety Promotion

Answer

Safety promotion encompasses training, communication, and dissemination of safety information, including lessons learned from incidents.

Question 3

An airport's Safety Management System must be documented in a Safety Management System Manual (SMSM). What must this manual include?

Accepted Answer

Scope of the SMS, safety policy, accountabilities, and key safety processes

Answer

The SMSM must document the scope, safety policy, roles and accountabilities, and the processes that constitute the SMS framework.

Question 4

What is a 'leading indicator' in the context of SMS safety performance monitoring?

Accepted Answer

A proactive measure that signals potential future safety problems

Answer

Leading indicators are proactive, predictive metrics (e.g., near-miss reports, safety audit scores) that warn of potential problems before accidents occur.

Question 5

Which term describes the process where an airport systematically reviews data from audits, inspections, and incident reports to identify trends?

Accepted Answer

Safety data analysis

Answer

Safety data analysis involves systematically reviewing collected safety information to identify trends, patterns, and emerging hazards.

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ACE Safety Management Systems (SMS) 3