International Helicopter Safety Team Safety Management System Toolkit

Hazard Identification & Risk Management
Procedures exist to proactively identify potential hazards
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Potential hazards are considered when making changes within the organization .
Risk management plans are prioritized and approved by appropriate
level of management
Identified hazards are tracked for closure
Occurrence & Hazard Reporting
Employees receive feedback on reported hazards
Safety data is analyzed
Corrective actions are monitored for effectiveness
Hazards are monitored to identify trends
A non-punitive disciplinary policy is in place for reporting hazards
Procedures for anonymous submittals of hazards are identified
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Occurrence Investigation & Analysis
Investigations are conducted to determine root cause
Person(s) conducting the investigation are technically qualified
Investigations identify what can be done to prevent future occurrences
Both the immediate causal factors and the contributory factors are identified
Investigations include looking at organizational factors
Acts of “omission” and “commission” are identified
Investigation reports are provided to manager that has accountability and authority.
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Performance Measurements
Safety performance monitoring is used as feedback to improve the system
Safety performance measures address individual areas
Safety performance objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Results Oriented, Timely)
Safety performance is linked to the organization’s business
performance measures.
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