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Safety Policy and Objectives

• Saudia Technic (ST) is dedicated to providing safe maintenance operations supported by a robust safety management system.
• The safety policy focuses on enhancing safety performance through organizational culture, risk management, and system efficiency.
• The CEO acts as the Accountable Manager and is responsible for establishing and promoting safety goals.

Safety Goals

• Action-oriented Safety Commitment

  • Provide necessary resources for effective aircraft maintenance and safety management.
  • Evidence-based organizational commitment to safety is essential.
  • Safety is a collective responsibility, integrated into job roles and responsibilities.
  • Clear accountability is defined for managers and employees regarding safety performance.
  • Ensure staff possess the competence aligned with their allocation of responsibilities.

• Trust and Transparency

  • Foster a positive safety culture across the organization.
  • Encourage reporting of maintenance-related incidents and hazards to both internal management and regulatory authorities.
  • Implement a 'Just Culture' approach in reporting, investigation, and decision-making to facilitate a learning environment.

• Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices

  • Continually improve safety performance while meeting all regulatory requirements.
  • Use leading methodologies to enhance safety standards through effective hazard identification and risk management processes.
  • Safety objectives must be communicated, monitored, measured, and reviewed periodically for relevance.

• Safety-centric Environment

  • Ensure the safety policy is clearly understood and enforced at all organizational levels.
  • Human factors, such as fatigue, are considered to enhance safety.
  • Cultivate a supportive work environment that promotes safety and well-being for all staff and stakeholders.

Just Culture

• Saudia Technic supports a "Just Culture" emphasizing the safety of personnel and operations.
• Encouragement is given for timely reporting of any safety-related events or incidents to clarify facts and prevent recurrence, devoid of blame or liability.
• Individual identities of reporters remain confidential unless disclosure is required by national authorities.
• Disciplinary actions are only considered when evidence clearly indicates willful or grossly negligent behavior.
• Favorable consideration is given to employees who fulfill their responsibilities to cooperate and report incidents.
• The Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA) system, adapted from Boeing, is employed to investigate maintenance errors within the framework of the Just Culture.

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