Airport Safety Management

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What is the main goal of safety promotion in SMS?

To establish a safety culture that supports SMS (correct)
To train employees on safety procedures only
To create a safety handbook for airport employees
To reduce the number of safety incidents by 50%

What is the primary method for identifying and mitigating safety risks in SMS?

Posting safety warning signs around the airport
Implementing Safety Risk Management (SRM) techniques (correct)
Conducting regular safety meetings
Providing safety training to new employees

What is the purpose of internal and external audits in SMS?

To identify areas for cost-cutting
To inspect airport facilities for cleanliness
To evaluate employee performance
To assess the effectiveness of safety risk controls (correct)

Who is responsible for safety in and around the airport?

All airport employees and stakeholders (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a safety policy in SMS?

To communicate management's commitment to safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a successful SMS implementation?

An improvement in the airport's safety record (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of airport management regarding safety?

Fostering motivation and a culture that prioritizes safety (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a safety-conscious organization?

Utilization of a set of standards and best practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of accidents in airport operations?

Working with equipment without sufficient experience (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a good airport operation?

Airport operations are conducted in conformity with an overall safety oversight program (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the slogan 'safety is everybody's business'?

Each person must be aware of the consequences of their decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for a safe operating environment?

Well-maintained facilities and equipment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of airport safety?

Identification and resolution of safety issues (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inspectors in an airport safety oversight system?

To identify and resolve safety issues quickly and consistently (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when airport operations, safety, and maintenance personnel identify unsatisfactory conditions?

They bring the conditions to the attention of supervisory personnel for corrective action (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should airport operators think of the safety oversight process as?

A continuous circle (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of documenting the safety oversight process?

To demonstrate compliance with regulators (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to guard against complacency in airport safety?

Because long periods without accidents may promote a false sense of security (D) Signup and view all the answers