GACAR § 5.21: Safety Policy Requirements

Safety Policy Requirements

• A safety policy must include safety objectives, organizational commitment, resource provision, safety reporting policy, unacceptable behavior guidelines, and an emergency response plan.
• It is essential that the safety policy is signed by the accountable executive, ensuring a high level of commitment.
• Documentation and communication of the safety policy throughout the organization are mandatory, detailing responsibilities, accountability, and authority.

Hazard Identification

• Focus on identifying conditions that could lead to unsafe aircraft operations or impact aviation safety-related equipment and services.
• The safety manager is tasked with facilitating hazard identification and performing safety risk analysis.

Emergency Response Plan

• An emergency response plan ensures an organized transition between normal and emergency operations, as well as a return to normalcy, in compliance with GACAR § 5.27.
• Key components include delegation of emergency authority and development by both the accountable executive and safety manager.
• The plan must be appropriate to the organization's size, nature, and complexity, ensuring effective implementation through regular testing.

Accountability and Safety Culture

• The accountable executive must regularly review the safety performance and actively promote a positive safety culture within the organization.
• Ultimate responsibility for safety performance rests with the accountable executive, who controls the financial resources necessary for operations.

Family Assistance Plan

• A family assistance plan must be part of the emergency response plan, providing support to victims and families following an aircraft accident.
• Commercial air operators and aerodrome operators are specifically required to develop and maintain this plan.

Performance Monitoring

• Safety objectives serve as a foundation for evaluating safety performance and monitoring.
• Regular reviews of both the safety policy and safety objectives are required to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Reporting Obligations

• The accountable executive must ensure compliance with reporting notifications regarding aviation accidents.
• Designation of a safety manager who is acceptable to the President is essential for effective safety management within the organization.

This quiz covers the requirements for a safety policy as per GACAR § 5.21, including safety objectives, organizational commitment, and emergency response plans.