Safety Management Systems Flashcards
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Under FAA SMS requirements, what is the primary purpose of a Safety Risk Management (SRM) process?
Answer: To identify hazards and assess risks before implementing changes
SRM is a proactive process used to identify hazards, analyze their risk, and implement controls before changes are made to operations or systems.
Which SMS component ensures that safety deficiencies are identified and corrective actions are tracked to completion?
Answer: Safety Assurance
Safety Assurance includes continuous monitoring, auditing, and evaluation to verify that safety controls remain effective and corrective actions are completed.
In SMS terminology, a 'hazard' is best defined as:
Answer: A condition with potential to cause injury or damage
A hazard is any existing or potential condition that can lead to injury, illness, damage to equipment, or loss of property.
What does 'risk tolerance' mean in the context of aviation SMS?
Answer: The maximum level of risk an organization is willing to accept
Risk tolerance defines the upper boundary of acceptable risk that an organization has determined it can accept while still meeting safety objectives.
An ASI reviewing an SMS program finds that safety data is collected but never analyzed. Which SMS component is most deficient?
Answer: Safety Assurance
Safety Assurance requires that collected safety data be systematically analyzed to identify trends, evaluate control effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
Which of the following best describes a 'safety objective' in an SMS framework?
Answer: A broad statement of desired safety outcomes an organization intends to achieve
Safety objectives are high-level statements that define what an organization aims to achieve regarding safety, guiding all SMS activities.
What is the role of 'leading indicators' in an aviation SMS?
Answer: They measure active risk factors that can predict future incidents
Leading indicators are proactive metrics that identify emerging hazards or declining safety performance before an accident occurs.