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(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)reduction in incidents and accidents;minimise direct and indirect costs resulting from incidents andaccidents;improved working environment resulting in better productivity andmorale;facilitates integration of safety related processes and functions withinorganisation;gain safety recognition by customers and travelling public;reduction in insurance rate;attracts minimum external and regulatory audits;record of due diligence in event of legal or regulatory safety enquiries;exceed regulatory requirements with simultaneous bottom line andproductivity gains; andcreate a positive, reliable and generative organisational culture.2 SMS Standard and Applicability2.1 With effect from 23 November 2006, all HKAR-145 approved maintenanceorganisations are encouraged to initiate or implement an SMS as referred inthe ICAO Doc 9859. As a minimum, it should include the following:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)a safety policy on which the system is based;a process for setting goals for the improvement of safety and theirrelated performance indicators;a process for internal reporting and analysing of hazards, incidents andaccidents;a process for managing risks associated with hazards, incidents andaccidents;a process for ensuring that personnel are trained and competent toperform their duties, including their role within the safety managementsystem;a process to document all SMS elements, procedures and recordsincluding their relevant integration thereof;31 January 2007 AN-78 P.2