International Helicopter Safety Team Safety Management System Toolkit

SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
DESCRIPTION OF SMS COMPONENTS:
Definition of Fundamental Approach to Safety
a) Philosophical Approach - Vision, Mission, Values
b) Safety Policy - SMS Policy Statement
c) Organization Goals - Set/Reviewed Annually
Clearly Defined Roles and Responsibilities
a) Openly documented and briefed
Top Leadership Involvement
a) Safety is an agenda item, resource allocation, openness, involved
in daily activities, promoting awareness
Safety Management Plan
An SMS Management Plan clearly defines safety
objectives, how the organization intends to execute
and measure the effectiveness of the SMS, and how
the SMS will support the organization’s business plan
and objectives. The plan should:
Express management’s commitment to safety and
clearly state the policies, objectives and requirements
of the SMS.
Define the structure of the SMS.
Identify the responsibilities and authority of key
individuals, such as the safety officer, for managing
the SMS.
Determine the role of the safety officer in light of
the 12 elements.
Define each element of the SMS.
Convey the expectations and objectives of the SMS
to all employees.
Explain how to identify and maintain compliance
with current safety regulatory requirements.
14 SMS Toolkit