Best Practice Considerations for Safe Handling of Tooling and Equipment within the Tool Store Environment Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the best practice to ensure safety in the workplace. Take Note of the following General Precautions: Ensure you have adequate lighting. Never carry a tool by the electrical cord or hose. Never pull or…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of Aircraft Tooling, Tool Control, and Accountability. Introduction – The Importance of Tool Control We should all recognise that aviation is one of the safest and most secure forms of transport. However this is not “by chance” – It is the result of rigorous safety and maintenance…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers tooling control & assessment related to Standard & Task Specific Tooling Introduction It is necessary to have a different level of tooling assessment depending on the related role purpose and complexity of the tooling and or equipment. The basic classification is in the following categories: Standard Tooling; Task Specific…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Takes a Detailed Look at what is involved and the challenges related to the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS). Introduction How can the SMS engage proactively with the existing Error Management System within the Part 145 Organisation – For example MEDA Type Tools – which are typically reactive. How…