Safety Management Systems (SMS) Flashcards
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A new safety manager finds employees rarely report hazards because past reporters were disciplined. Which cultural element is missing?
Answer: A reporting culture supported by non-punitive policies
A reporting culture requires trust that honest reports will not result in punishment, or hazard data dries up.
During an SMS gap analysis, what is the manager primarily comparing?
Answer: Existing organizational processes against SMS framework requirements
A gap analysis compares current processes and documentation against SMS requirements to identify what must be developed.
Which is an example of a risk mitigation strategy that reduces severity rather than probability?
Answer: Requiring fire-resistant gloves for fueling personnel
Protective equipment does not make a fuel fire less likely but lessens the harm if one occurs, reducing severity.
An operator contracts a third-party handler at a remote airport. How should SMS principles address this arrangement?
Answer: Evaluate and monitor the vendor's safety practices as part of the operator's risk management
Outsourced services remain within the operator's safety risk envelope, so vendor safety practices must be assessed and monitored.
What is the primary purpose of an emergency response plan (ERP) within an SMS?
Answer: To ensure an orderly, effective transition from normal to emergency operations
The ERP defines actions, roles, and communications for transitioning smoothly from normal to emergency operations and back.
Which situation should trigger the management of change process in a flight department?
Answer: Relocating operations to a new hangar facility
Significant operational changes such as new facilities can introduce hazards and require a formal change risk assessment.
A safety performance indicator shows hazard reports declining while audit findings increase. What should the safety manager conclude?
Answer: Reporting may be suppressed and the SMS needs investigation, not celebration
Falling reports combined with rising audit findings suggests underreporting rather than improved safety, warranting investigation.