10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of an SMS implementation plan?
To define the approach to managing safety in an organization
Who endorses the SMS implementation plan?
Senior management
What is a key component of the SMS implementation plan?
A realistic strategy for implementing an SMS
What should the SMS implementation plan be developed by?
A planning group with an appropriate experience base
What should the SMS implementation plan include?
A definition of the approach to managing safety
What is the purpose of the SMS documentation?
To describe the safety policy and objectives
What should the SMS documentation include?
A safety management system manual
What is the purpose of the SMS manual?
To communicate the organization's approach to safety
What is a key component of the SMS?
Safety policy and objectives
What is the role of senior management in the SMS implementation plan?
To endorse the SMS implementation plan
Study Notes
SMS Implementation
- Typical implementation time frame: 1-4 years
- Phased approach to SSP and SMS implementation (Module 10)
Safety Policy and Objectives
- SMS implementation plan contents:
- Safety policy and objectives
- System description
- Gap analysis
- SMS components
- Safety roles and responsibilities
- Safety reporting policy
- Means of employee involvement
- Safety performance measurement
- Safety training
- Safety communication
- Management review
- SMS Manual (SMSM) contents:
- Scope of the safety management system
- Safety policy and objectives
- Safety accountabilities
- Key safety personnel
- Documentation control procedures
- Coordination of emergency response
- Hazard identification and risk management
- Safety assurance
- Safety performance monitoring
- Safety auditing
- Management of change
- Safety promotion
SMS Components
- Safety policy and objectives
- Safety risk management
- Safety assurance
- Safety promotion
SMS Elements
- Safety policy and objectives:
- Management commitment and responsibility
- Safety accountabilities
- Appointment of key safety personnel
- Coordination of emergency response planning
- SMS documentation
- Safety risk management:
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Safety assurance:
- Safety performance monitoring and measurement
- Management of change
- Continuous improvement of the SMS
- Safety promotion:
- Training and education
- Safety communication
ICAO SMS Framework
- Safety policy and objectives:
- Management commitment and responsibility
- Safety accountabilities
- Appointment of key safety personnel
- Coordination of emergency response planning
- SMS documentation
- Safety risk management:
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Safety assurance:
- Safety performance monitoring and measurement
- Management of change
- Continuous improvement of the SMS
- Safety promotion:
- Training and education
- Safety communication
Safety Policy and Objectives
- Management commitment and responsibility:
- Define safety policy
- Sign policy
- Reflect organizational commitments
- Include provision of necessary resources
- SMS documentation:
- Describe safety policy and objectives
- SMS requirements
- SMS processes and procedures
- Accountabilities, responsibilities, and authorities
- SMS outputs
This quiz covers the contents of an SMS implementation plan, including safety policy and objectives, system description, gap analysis, SMS components, and safety roles and responsibilities. It is part of the ICAO Safety Management Systems (SMS) Course.
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