Implementing SMS for Small Operators: Workshop Insights
Explore the process and benefits of implementing SMS for smaller operators as discussed in the IHST Accident Intervention Workshop 2013. Discover how to leverage existing practices, overcome challenges, and improve safety measures through structured risk assessment and checklist protocols. Understand the importance of IS-BAO compliance and how it can positively impact regulatory adherence, insurance benefits, and company enhancement.
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Implementing SMS for the Smaller Operator IHST Accident Intervention Workshop 2013 Presented by Sunshine McCarthy
Todays Objective Examine how it can be done
You know its the right thing to do, but It requires resources you don t have It s too much red tape It s hard to understand and can be overwhelming It s an interruption to your operation/mission It could result in changes to how you currently operate It could be hard to get buy in from the team
Surprise! Youre probably already doing it and don t know it
Build a structure around what you re already doing Tighten the process Close the gaps
Where to start 1. What are you committed to? 2. How will you fulfill the commitment? 3. Who s responsible?
Risk Assessment Mission Personnel experience Human Factors Aircraft status Environment Landing Zone Other
Risk Assessment Checklist Alpine Air RA Checklist Date: Location: Guidance Urgency NOTAMS TFRs Mission Experience level Personnel Fatigue assessment Hours on duty Human Factors Open items Scheduled/unscheduled mx Aircraft Weather Time of day Terrain Inflight hazards Environment Hazards Landing Zone Other
Carelessness and overconfidence are more dangerous than deliberately accepted risk ~ Wilbur Wright, 1901
Final thoughtwhy IS-BAO? Regulatory pressures Insurance advantages HAI accreditation Betterment of the company Other
