SMS SUBPART B – SAFETY POLICY
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What must the safety policy of the certificate holder include?

  • A safety reporting policy that defines requirements for employee reporting of safety hazards or issues only
  • A clear statement about the provision of the necessary resources for the implementation of the SMS
  • A safety policy that includes all of the above (correct)
  • A policy that defines acceptable behavior and conditions for rewards

    • What is the primary focus of hazard identification in GACAR § 5.21?

  • Conditions that could cause or contribute to delays in aircraft operations
  • Conditions that could cause or contribute to environmental pollution
  • Conditions that could cause or contribute to unsafe operation of aircraft or aviation safety related equipment, product, and services (correct)
  • Conditions that could cause or contribute to financial losses

    • Who must sign the safety policy?

  • The CEO of the company
  • The accountable executive (correct)
  • The quality assurance manager
  • The safety manager

    • What must be documented and communicated throughout the certificate holder's organization?

    <p>The safety policy, including responsibilities, accountability, and authority of the accountable executive and safety personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for promoting a positive safety culture?

    <p>Reflecting organizational commitment regarding safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the safety policy?

    <p>To ensure the safety of aircraft operations and aviation safety related equipment, product, and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must the safety policy be reviewed?

    <p>Regularly, to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the certificate holder's organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the emergency response plan?

    <p>To provide for the orderly and efficient transition from normal to emergency operations and the return to normal operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the accountable executive and safety manager in emergency response planning?

    <p>To ensure the development of an emergency response plan as part of the safety policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key components of an emergency response plan?

    <p>Delegation of emergency authority throughout the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for ensuring that the SMS is properly implemented and performing in all areas of the certificate holder's organization?

    <p>Accountable Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an emergency response plan?

    <p>To ensure the safe continuation of essential operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of the accountable executive?

    <p>Retains ultimate responsibility for the safety performance of the operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should an emergency response plan be reviewed and updated?

    <p>Periodically, when details change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a family assistance plan?

    <p>To provide material and spiritual help to victims, survivors, and families in case of an aircraft accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for the designation of the accountable executive?

    <p>Must control the financial resources required for the operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for commercial air operators and aerodrome operators?

    <p>Developing and maintaining a family assistance plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for developing and signing the safety policy of the certificate holder?

    <p>Accountable Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a safety objective?

    <p>To form the basis for safety performance monitoring and measurement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of the safety manager?

    <p>Facilitating hazard identification and safety risk analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a required competency for the Safety Manager?

    <p>Technical background to understand the certificate holder's system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a safety objective be reviewed?

    <p>Regularly by the accountable executive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for an emergency response plan?

    <p>It must be appropriate to the size, nature, and complexity of the organization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of the accountable executive?

    <p>Regularly reviewing the safety performance of the certificate holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must an emergency response plan be regularly tested?

    <p>To ensure the effective implementation of the plan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must identify the levels of management with the authority to make decisions regarding safety risk tolerability?

    <p>Certificate Holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a responsibility of the accountable executive in relation to safety reporting?

    <p>Ensuring that the notification and reporting of aviation accidents are made as prescribed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must designate a safety manager acceptable to the President?

    <p>Accountable Executive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Safety Policy

    • The certificate holder must have a safety policy that includes at least:
      • Safety objectives of the certificate holder
      • Organizational commitment to safety, including promoting a positive safety culture
      • Provision of necessary resources for SMS implementation
      • Safety reporting policy, including employee reporting and reporting to the President
      • Policy defining unacceptable behavior and conditions for disciplinary action
      • Emergency response plan for transition from normal to emergency operations and back to normal operations
    • The safety policy must be documented, communicated throughout the organization, and signed by the accountable executive
    • The safety policy must be regularly reviewed by the accountable executive to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate

    Safety Accountability and Authority

    • The certificate holder must define accountability for safety within the organization's safety policy for:
      • Accountable executive
      • Management members responsible for SMS processes, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety reporting
      • Employees relative to the certificate holder's safety performance
    • The certificate holder must identify the levels of management with authority to make decisions regarding safety risk tolerability

    Designation and Responsibilities of Required Safety Management Personnel

    • The accountable executive is the final authority over operations, controls financial and human resources, and retains ultimate responsibility for safety performance
    • Responsibilities of the accountable executive include:
      • Ensuring SMS implementation and performance
      • Developing and signing the safety policy
      • Communicating the safety policy throughout the organization
      • Regularly reviewing the safety policy and addressing substandard safety performance
      • Ensuring notification and reporting of aviation accidents and incidents
      • Promoting a reporting culture
    • The safety manager is responsible for:
      • Facilitating hazard identification and safety risk analysis
      • Monitoring safety risk control effectiveness
      • Ensuring safety promotion throughout the organization
      • Reporting to the accountable executive on SMS performance and improvement
      • Monitoring corrective actions and evaluating results
      • Providing periodic reports on organization safety performance
      • Planning and facilitating staff safety training
      • Coordinating and communicating with GACA and other state authorities on safety issues
    • Required competencies for the safety manager include:
      • Safety management experience
      • Operational experience related to the service provided
      • Technical background
      • Analytical and problem-solving skills
      • Project management skills
      • Understanding of human factors principles
      • Communication skills

    Emergency Response Planning

    • The emergency response plan must:
      • Address delegation of emergency authority
      • Assign employee responsibilities during the emergency
      • Coordinate with other organizations' emergency response plans
      • Ensure safe continuation of essential operations
      • Identify possible emergency events and mitigation actions
    • The emergency response plan must be:
      • Appropriate to the size, nature, and complexity of the organization
      • Readily accessible to relevant personnel
      • Include checklists and procedures for different emergency situations
      • Have quick reference contact details
      • Regularly tested through exercises
      • Periodically reviewed and updated
    • Commercial air operators and aerodrome operators must also:
      • Develop and maintain a family assistance plan as part of their emergency response plan
      • Execute their family assistance plan and provide assistance as soon as possible after an aircraft accident
      • Periodically exercise their family assistance plan to ensure effective implementation

    Safety Objectives

    • The certificate holder must set a safety objective that:
      • Reflects the service provider's commitment to maintaining or improving the overall effectiveness of the SMS
      • Forms the basis for safety performance monitoring and measurement
    • The safety objectives must be:
      • Documented and communicated throughout the organization
      • Regularly reviewed by the accountable executive to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the organization

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    This quiz covers the safety policy requirements for certificate holders, including safety objectives, organizational commitment, resource allocation, and safety reporting policies.

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