Aviation Safety Management

                    Emergency/contingency response plan is to  describe the organization’s intentions regarding, and commitment to dealing with, emergency situations and their corresponding recovery controls.  Outline the roles and re sponsibilities of key personnel.  ERP can be a separate  document  or it can be part of the SMS manual. For implementation some criteria has been written down: emergency plan that outlines the roles and  responsibilities in the event of a major incident, crisis or accident. notification process that includes an emergency call list and an  internal mobilization process. arrangements with other agencies for aid and the provision of emergency services as applicable. procedures for emergency mode operations where  applicable. procedure for overseeing the welfare of all affected individuals and  for notifying next of kin. established procedures for handling the media and  insurance-related issues. defined accident investigation responsibilit

Management of change is   describe the  process for managing changes that may have an impact  on safety risks and how such processes are integrated with the SMS.   Criteria of implementation :-  Procedures to ensure that substantial organizational or operational changes take   into consideration any impact which they may have on existing safety risks. Procedures to ensure that appropriate safety assessment is performed prior to   introduction of new equipment or processes which have safety risk implications.  Procedures for review of existing safety assessments whenever there are changes to the associated process or equipment.

Ob jective of  Chap.13 of SMSM,  SMS record management, is t o describe the method of storing all SMS-related records and documents. Three points are required to be taken care for proper compliance related to Record Management. :- The organization has an SMS records or archiving system that ensures the retention of all records generated in conjunction with the implementation and operation of the SMS. Records to be kept include hazard reports, risk assessment reports, safety action group/ safety meeting notes, safety performance indicator charts, SMS audit reports and SMS training records. Records should be traceable for all elements of the SMS and be accessible for routine administration of the SMS as well as internal and external audits purposes                                      

          Objective of  Chap.12  Continuous improvement and SMS audit is  to  describe the process for the continuous review and improvement of the SMS of any organization.           For implementation, criteria has been set.:- The process for regular internal audit/review of the organization’s SMS to ensure its continuing suitability, adequacy and effectiveness. Any other programmes contributing to continuous improvement of the organization’s SMS and safety performance, e.g. MEDA, safety surveys, ISO systems.   

 Objective  of  SMSM  Chap.11   Safety training and communication  is to d escribe the type of SMS and other safety-related training that staff receive and the  process for assuring the effectiveness of the training. Describe how such training  procedures are documented. Describe the safety communication processes /channels  within the organization.         Six criteria for compliance of this objective:- Training syllabus, eligibility and requirements are documented.  Validation process that measures the effectiveness of training. Training includes initial, recurrent and update training, where applicable. SMS training is part of the organization’s overall training program. SMS awareness is incorporated into the employment or indoctrination program. The safety communication processes/channels within the organization