Questions and Answers
What is the minimum retention period for records of training provided to individuals?
Which department is responsible for controlling the Q-Pulse Safety Database?
How often should the Risk Registry (RR) be reviewed for validation?
What type of backup is performed daily for the SMS records?
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Which of the following is NOT included as an input to the Safety Database (Q-Pulse)?
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What action must be taken within the departments regarding safety-related data trends?
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What is the retention period for records of all communications?
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What type of audits does the S&QA department conduct regularly?
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What is the name of the database used by ST for safety management?
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What is the purpose of the Safety Database (SDB)?
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Who is responsible for evaluating proposed changes to the ST-SMS?
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How are revised sections of the ST-SMS identified?
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What is the purpose of the 'Temporary Revision' process?
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Who has the authority to reject proposed changes to the ST-SMS?
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What is the main purpose of the ST-SMS?
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What is the role of the S&QA department in the Safety Database system?
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What is the role of the Manager Safety in the ST-SMS revision process?
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What is the primary responsibility of management in safety management?
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What does the Safety Management System Manual (ST-SMS) define?
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Who holds the overall responsibility for updating and controlling the ST-SMS?
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What is a key feature of Safety Risk Management according to ST-SMS?
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What does continuous improvement of safety management entail?
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Which element of the ST-SMS focuses on training and safety communication?
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What must all employees do in relation to the content of the ST-SMS?
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What is the purpose of a Gap Analysis audit on the SMS?
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Which safety-related aspect is important for all staff to identify?
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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.
