the myths & benefits of safety management systems
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The Myths & Benefits of Safety Management Systems. June 10, 2007 Jessica Domitrovich Critical Path, Inc. History and Why. As member State of UN, the United States is obligated to meet ICAO standards November 24, 2005 – Operational SMS in place. What is SMS?. Integrated set of: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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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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