What is SMS?
A Safety Management System (SMS) is a proactive, systematic approach to managing safety that identifies and resolves safety concerns through collaboration and analysis. SMS is an integral part of all Airport activities with the objective of achieving and maintaining safety standards and performance. The SMS relies on each individual to participate in and improve safety in their daily work by working safely and reporting safety concerns.
SMS consists of four components:
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- Safety Policy and Objectives includes establishing and managing safety policies and identifying goals and objectives to measure the performance of the SMS. SMS requires management commitment from the highest levels of the organization.
- Safety Risk Management is founded on performing risk assessments to identify hazards proactively, assessing risks, and developing controls to reduce hazards to acceptable levels.
- Safety Promotion includes employee training to identify and report hazards as well as promotional efforts to encourage a positive safety culture and communicate safety information.
- Safety Assurance measures the effectiveness of the Airport's SMS through evaluations and audits, allowing for continuous improvement.