Presented by Sunshine McCarthy
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 AccountabilitiesKey PersonnelSMS DocumentationEmergency Response Planning
Hazard IdentificationRisk Management Process
Safety Promotion, Monitoring , MeasurementChange Management ProcessContinuous Improvement Process
Training & EducationSafety 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
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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…it’s the Right Stuff to do
To learn more about
Baldwin Safety & Compliance and SMS
www.BaldwinAviation.com888.222.2112