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General Introduction to Findings An Audit finding is essentially a non-conformity with a particular standard by performing a visual assessment or to perform a specific measurement it is possible to provide a gap analysis which indicates an issue, which should be resolved to re-establish conformity. When objections or defects are determined during an audit, the…

The SMS is intended to be a continually developing “tool” within the organisation. Providing source data to enable solutions to multiple issues across the business. Within the airport environment we have constant change, which provides for the potential for exposure to additional hazards. The SMS needs to embrace this change and to deliver any necessary…

The goal of Threat and Error Management (TEM) is to reducing airport accidents with the dual process of both Identifying the potential threats (Hazards) and by developing avoidance behaviours (Mitigations). Effective aerodrome Safety Management System risk management requires a significant effort from all stakeholders including the Regulatory Authority as well as the Airport Authority. Guidance…

Aviation activities and as a result Airport Activities are growing almost exponentially year on year, this is acting as a driver to support the need for the development of proactive Safety Management Systems, both ICAO and EASA have identified the requirement for the effective implementation of an Airport wide Safety Management System (SMS for Airports)….