Safety Risk Management Process

Operational Environment Changes

• Identifying changes in the operational environment is crucial for recognizing new hazards and safety issues.
• The certificate holder must apply a safety risk management process if ineffective controls or new hazards are identified after assessments.

Safety Performance and Monitoring

• Safety performance indicators, targets, and alert levels must gain approval from the President.
• A structured process is necessary for identifying changes that may impact safety risks of aviation products or services.

Safety Risk Management

• Certificate holders must manage risks associated with operational changes and address substandard safety performance based on GACAR § 5.73 assessments.
• Continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) requires regular monitoring and assessment of SMS processes.

Performance Assessment

• Evaluating safety performance includes monitoring operational processes, auditing systems, and conducting incident investigations.
• The safety performance assessment checks the effectiveness of safety risk controls in compliance with GACAR § 5.55(c).

Reporting and Communication

• A confidential employee reporting system is vital for enabling staff to report safety concerns and hazards without fear.
• Accountability for safety performance assessments involves the accountable executive and other relevant personnel.

Data Analysis

• Analyzing data from the safety performance monitoring and measurement process is instrumental in evaluating organizational safety performance and operational compliance with regulatory requirements.