Presented by Sunshine McCarthy …S M SMS…Some More Stuff to do All Copyrights Baldwin Safety & Compliance
Objectives… Demystify the process of risk assessment for maintenance Share how having a technical risk assessment program has been beneficial
Four Pillars of SMS…Safety Management Commitment Safety Accountabilities Key Personnel SMS Documentation Emergency Response Planning Hazard Identification Risk Management Process Safety Promotion, Monitoring, Measurement Change Management Process Continuous Improvement Process Training & Education Safety Communication
Helicopter Accident December 2011 Main rotor servo, was found with its flight control rod disconnected
NTSB Safety Issues Identified Improper reuse of degraded self-locking nuts Improper or lack of installation of a split pin Inadequate post-maintenance inspection Maintenance personnel fatigue Lack of Human Factors training Lack of clearly delineated steps on the work card
Technical Risk Assessment Technical Risk Assessment
Technical Risk Assessment… Activity Type Working conditions Human Factors General Conditions Aircraft Activity Ramp, Hangar & Tools
Pre-assigned Point Values
Risk Assessment Matrix
Risk Assessment Summary Most are risk level 1 & 2 Level 3 (unscheduled between 2300 – 0600) Completed daily, per shift, unexpected mx One technician or every technician Can be done in 2 or 3 minutes
Data Analysis
What does the data tell us?
Why do more stuff? Break the chain of events Reduce damage and injury Enhance communication among team members Increase employee satisfaction Data will support improved procedures; need for fall protection; additional power cart; better tooling; staffing requirements; etc.
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SMS is not Some More Stuff to do…its the Right Stuff to do
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