Safety Management System: Level 2

Safety Management System (Level 2)

• Safety reports are accessible on the KAC website.
• The username is KACsms
• The password is KAC123.
• ICAO developed SARPs which goes to State which goes to DCGA which goes to KCASRS
• ICAO Annex 19 (safety management) goes to DGCA KCASR 19 which goes to KAC safety management manual (SMM)

Safety Policy & Objectives

• Management commitment by the CEO, who is the accountable manager.
• Safety accountability & responsibility are key.
• Coordination of ERP (emergency response planning) is needed.
• SMS Documentation must be kept.
• Key Safety personnel must be appointed.

Safety Risk Management

• Hazard identification is a component.
• Risk analysis & assessment considers the likelihood, probability, and severity of occurrence.
• Risk mitigation involves accepting sick leave or taking action to reduce risk.
• Hazards are either NATURAL or Technical.
• Policies, procedures, and processes should be followed at all times.
• Airside staff must wear the correct uniform, including a vest, ear muffs, and appropriate shoes.

Safety Assurance

• Safety performance requires monitoring and measurement.
• SPI stands for Safety Performance Indicator.
• SPT stands for Safety Performance Target.
• Management of change can introduce new hazards.
• Arrangements to ensure safety performance must be described before implementing changes.
• Mitigation activities that are no longer needed due to changes in the operational environment must be eliminated or modified.

Safety Promotion

• Training and education are promoted.
• High-level management requires training to level 5.
• Key safety personnel need training to level 4.
• All KAC staff need training to levels 1, 2, and 3.

Operational Safety and Emergency Response Planning/Procedure

• Prepare and maintain Kuwait Airways for IOSA.
• Develop and apply Kuwait Airways SMS (Safety Management System).
• Responsibility is taken over for the Kuwait Airways Emergency Response Plan.

Safety Action Group (SAG)

• SAG deals with day-to-day issues.
• SAG meetings occur once a month.
• Hazards and risks are discussed and reviewed.
• SAG provides safety management review board (SRB).

Safety Management Review Board (SRB)

• SRB is a high-level committee chaired by the CEO/Accountable Manager.
• SRB provides strategic direction to the SAG manager.

Reporting Guidelines

• Hazards, safety concerns, accidents, incidents, and errors must be reported.
• Reports can be hard copy (physical paper) or soft copy (email).
• Reporting of occurrences, incidents, and accidents is mandatory.

Departmental Focus

• D9/Q4 focuses on implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of SMS.
• OZ/OE focuses on flight and cabin operations.
• OO/MQ focuses on daily safety.
• CZ/QI focuses on ground handling.
• DS/XJ focuses on the security department and quality compliance.