Safety Management Systems (SMS) Flashcards
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Which ICAO document provides the international framework and Standards for airport SMS implementation?
Answer: ICAO Doc 9859
ICAO Doc 9859 (Safety Management Manual) provides the global framework and guidance for implementing SMS across aviation, including airports.
In SMS terminology, a 'hazard' is best described as:
Answer: A condition or object with potential to cause harm
A hazard is any condition, object, or activity with the potential to cause harm — it is a precursor to risk, not an outcome itself.
What does the 'severity' component of risk assessment measure?
Answer: The potential consequence or magnitude of harm if the event occurs
Severity measures the worst credible consequence of a hazardous event, such as fatalities, injuries, or property damage.
A Safety Management System requires that safety objectives be:
Answer: Measurable, achievable, and aligned with the safety policy
SMS safety objectives must be specific, measurable, and aligned with the organization's safety policy to enable meaningful performance monitoring.
Which of the following best describes 'safety assurance' in SMS?
Answer: Ongoing processes to confirm that safety risks are controlled to acceptable levels
Safety assurance consists of continuous monitoring and evaluation activities to confirm that risk controls remain effective over time.
When an airport employee observes an unsafe condition and files a voluntary safety report, this action primarily supports which SMS component?
Answer: Safety Assurance
Voluntary safety reports feed into safety assurance processes by providing real-time data on operational conditions and emerging hazards.
What is the primary purpose of a 'just culture' within an SMS?
Answer: To encourage reporting by distinguishing between acceptable errors and willful misconduct
Just culture promotes honest reporting by differentiating honest mistakes and system failures from negligent or intentional violations, without blanket immunity.