The Myths & Benefits of The Myths & Benefits of Safety Management Safety Management
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The Myths & Benefits of The Myths & Benefits of Safety Management Safety Management
SystemsSystems
June 10, 2007
Jessica DomitrovichCritical Path, Inc.
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The Benefits of Safety Management Systems
History and WhyHistory and Why
As member State of UN, the United States is obligated to meet ICAO standards
November 24, 2005 – Operational SMS in place
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What is SMS?What is SMS?
Integrated set of:•work practices• beliefs• procedures
Organized approach to managing safety
Recognizes the potential for errors Establishes robust defenses Data driven, business approach
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What is SMS?What is SMS?
SMS is a “Top Down” program • Without support and
commitment from top management, SMS will FAIL
SMS is size sensitive• Smaller airports will
have easier time• Takes years to fully
implement
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SMS – why now?SMS – why now?
Accidents / incidents cost continue to rise
Can’t afford less tangible costs:• damaged reputation• loss of employee time
Current safety practices can’t do much more
Makes existing programs better SMS will become a requirement – start
now and do it right
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SMS MisconceptionsSMS Misconceptions
“We already do SMS”• You do safety but not SMS
“Just another FAA unfunded mandate”• If done right / over time, will save $$•Not a short term investment
“Airport will now incur liability from tenant accidents”
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Why Do SMS?Why Do SMS?
Measure safety Monitor improvements Help market safety standards Reduce direct, indirect and industry /
social costs Improve communication, morale and
productivity Required Improve reputation Reduce legal claims Reduce insurance costs
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Benefits of SMSBenefits of SMS
With SMS, you:•Will have tools to measure your level
of safety•Can quantify costs•Be proactive vs. reactive•Can identify root causes of
incidents / accidents
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ResultsResults
Safer airport Lower operating
costs Better reputation Regulatory
compliance Minimize legal
claims Provide positive
defense
Increased productivity
Better environment Save $$ Sleep better at
night
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SMS DialogueSMS Dialogue
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Contact Critical Path, Inc.Contact Critical Path, Inc.
Jessica Domitrovich
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