ST-SMS 1
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What is the minimum retention period for records of training provided to individuals?

  • 10 years
  • 5 years (correct)
  • 3 years
  • 1 year

    • Which department is responsible for controlling the Q-Pulse Safety Database?

  • Safety Management Department
  • Quality Assurance Department
  • Safety and Quality Assurance (S&QA) Department (correct)
  • Human Resources Department

    • How often should the Risk Registry (RR) be reviewed for validation?

  • Biannually
  • Annually
  • Monthly
  • Quarterly (correct)

    • What type of backup is performed daily for the SMS records?

    <p>Incremental Backup</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT included as an input to the Safety Database (Q-Pulse)?

    <p>Safety Policy Changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action must be taken within the departments regarding safety-related data trends?

    <p>Address through Preventive Actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the retention period for records of all communications?

    <p>5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of audits does the S&QA department conduct regularly?

    <p>Safety Audits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the database used by ST for safety management?

    <p>Q-Pulse Quality, Compliance and Safety Modules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Safety Database (SDB)?

    <p>To track and monitor safety events and hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for evaluating proposed changes to the ST-SMS?

    <p>Director Safety and Quality Assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are revised sections of the ST-SMS identified?

    <p>By a bold vertical line in the left-hand column of the affected text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'Temporary Revision' process?

    <p>To address urgent policy matters that cannot wait for the normal revision process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to reject proposed changes to the ST-SMS?

    <p>Director Safety and Quality Assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the ST-SMS?

    <p>To provide guidance on safety procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the S&QA department in the Safety Database system?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Manager Safety in the ST-SMS revision process?

    <p>They confer with affected departments on proposed changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of management in safety management?

    <p>To recognize and respond to threats to safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Safety Management System Manual (ST-SMS) define?

    <p>The policies and processes for safety compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds the overall responsibility for updating and controlling the ST-SMS?

    <p>Director Safety and Quality Assurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Safety Risk Management according to ST-SMS?

    <p>Hazard identification and mitigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does continuous improvement of safety management entail?

    <p>Monitoring and measuring safety performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of the ST-SMS focuses on training and safety communication?

    <p>Safety Promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must all employees do in relation to the content of the ST-SMS?

    <p>Comply with its content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a Gap Analysis audit on the SMS?

    <p>To verify SMS effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which safety-related aspect is important for all staff to identify?

    <p>Potential hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Safety Management System (SMS) in Saudia Technic (ST)

    • ST is the leading MRO in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region, providing complete technical solutions for the commercial and general aviation industries.
    • ST has over 50 years of experience and is strategically located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
    • ST's facilities include two hangars, a helicopter hangar, and 27 component workshops.

    SMS Philosophy and Objectives

    • ST's SMS is an explicit element of its management responsibility, which sets out the safety policy and defines how it manages safety as an integral part of its overall business.
    • The SMS is a systematic, precise, and comprehensive process for managing hazards, risks, and safety oversight.
    • Five essential requisites for a Safety Management System:
      • Comprehensive approach to safety
      • Effective provision of safety resources
      • Defined safety responsibilities
      • Management ensuring safety education and communication
      • Systems to achieve safety oversight

    Safety Management Documentation

    • ST-SMS Manual (Safety Management System Manual) defines the policies and processes by which ST complies with GACAR Part-5 Safety Management Systems requirements.
    • The manual is structured as recommended in GACAR Part-5 and ICAO Doc 9859, Chapter 5 Appendix 4.
    • The ST-SMS Manual includes:
      • Safety Policy and Objectives
      • Safety Risk Management
      • Safety Assurance
      • Safety Promotion

    Manual Control and Revision Mechanism

    • Director Safety and Quality Assurance is responsible for updating and controlling the ST-SMS Manual.
    • Proposals for revisions to the manual are evaluated by the Director Safety and Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with current GACAR Part-5 requirements.
    • Revisions are approved by GACA and identified with a new revision number and date.
    • Temporary revisions are incorporated into the manual and uploaded to the ST intranet.

    Safety Database System and Records

    • ST utilizes a Safety Database (Q-Pulse) controlled by the S&QA department.
    • The Safety Database receives inputs from various sources, including:
      • Event/Hazards Reporting
      • Accident/Damage Report
      • Ground Accident/Incident Report
      • Industrial Injury/Occupational Illness Report
      • Safety Audit Outcome
      • Surveillance/Spot Checks Results
      • Risk Assessment Level
      • Data Analysis
    • ST departments review assigned significant items within their retrievable capability of SDB.
    • Risk Assessment is practiced as a main process within each department to mitigate risk.
    • Data Analysis is another main process practiced to address noticed trends.

    SMS Backup Record

    • ST-IT backs up and retains SMS records in the Q-Pulse in accordance with a schedule to ensure continuity of safety and quality assurance operations without disruption.

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    Learn about the scope and introduction of SMS in Saudi Aerospace Engineering Industries, a leading MRO in Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. This introduction provides an overview of the company's experience and services.

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