Risk Control

Aviation Safety Managment System Risk Assessment – Challenges

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Aviation professional conducting a safety assessment near an aircraft engine, representing challenges in Aviation SMS Risk Assessment.

February 13, 2025

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers key challenges faced by the Safety Managment System. Introduction While Aviation Safety managment System risk assessment faces challenges such as inconsistent hazard identification, organizational barriers, and resource constraints, the adoption of best practices and practical training can bridge these gaps. Leadership must prioritize SMS integration into the organizational culture and…

Techniques for Identifying Underlying Causes in Safety Incidents & Use of Practical Tools and Methods

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November 25, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers a number of techniques suitable for identifying underlying causes in safety incidents, focusing on practical tools and methods relevant to design organizations Introduction For identifying the underlying causes of safety incidents, we should focus on techniques that effectively uncover root causes and inform risk control and mitigation strategies. Consider the…

EASA Part 21J – Risk Control and Mitigation Strategies Considerations

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November 06, 2024

Steven Bentley

Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the process of ensuring effective  risk control and mitigation strategies within an EASA Part 21J SMS Introduction For EASA Part 21J SMS, implementing effective risk control and mitigation strategies involves a combination of hazard identification, safety risk management, and continual monitoring to ensure compliance and manage potential hazards associated with design…

Considerations Related to Existing Barriers (Defense) Encountered in our Aviation Safety Management System (SMS)

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Barriers

July 26, 2022

Steven Bentley

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Role of Barriers related to Aviation Risk Exposure. Introduction: Accountable Manager (AM) The Accountable Manager (AM) assumes safety accountability which means that he, or she, is ultimately accountable for safety in the Company. The AM endorses the Safety Policy; provides the human and material resources necessary for operating the…