Implementing SMS for the Smaller Operator IHST Accident Intervention Workshop 2013 Presented by Sunshine McCarthy

Today’s Objective… “Examine how it can be done”

You know it’s the right thing to do, but… It requires resources you don’t have It’s too much red tape It’s hard to understand and can be overwhelming It’s an interruption to your operation/mission It could result in changes to how you currently operate It could be hard to get buy in from the team

Surprise! You’re probably already doing it and don’t know it

Build a structure around what you’re already doing… Tighten the process Close the gaps

Where to start… 1.What are you committed to? 2.How will you fulfill the commitment? 3.Who’s responsible?

Risk Assessment… Mission Personnel experience Human Factors Aircraft status Environment Landing Zone Other

Risk Assessment Checklist Alpine Air RA Checklist Date: Location: Mission  Guidance  Urgency  NOTAMS  TFRs Personnel  Experience level Human Factors  Fatigue assessment  Hours on duty Aircraft  Open items  Scheduled/unscheduled mx Environment  Weather  Time of day  Terrain  Inflight hazards Landing Zone  Hazards Other

“Carelessness and overconfidence are more dangerous than deliberately accepted risk” ~ Wilbur Wright, 1901

Final thought…why IS-BAO? Regulatory pressures Insurance advantages HAI accreditation Betterment of the company Other

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