the US Helicopter Association International (HAI) produced a 30-minute video developed and takes us through the 12 principles of a functioning SMS.
The video is available on the HAI website.
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IHST helicopter SMS Toolkit
The Introduction provides a summary of why the Toolkit was developed; it addresses the need for an SMS and describes what it is. The rest of the Toolkit is broken down into 4 chapters:
- Chapter 1 – Identifies policies, procedures, and human responsibilities that organizations use to capture and then achieve their desired level of safety. Policies characterize the nature and performance of an organization whilst procedures define how to execute these policies. The section on human responsibilities identifies the duties, responsibilities, authority, goals and objectives that impact an SMS.
- Chapter 2 – Identifies the theories and philosophy behind creating an SMS program that emphasizes the use of 12 core elements in designing an effective SMS plan. These elements include the objectives and expectations which are core to a robust and functional SMS.
- Chapter 3 – Organised, systematic guidelines are provided that can be followed over time to implement an SMS. A checklist for the 12 elements will help to guide organizations in SMS preparation.
- Chapter 4 – Contains a variety of resources to assist in designing an SMS manual for organizations wishing to establish an SMS. It includes a definition of terms, checklists and a CD containing examples of forms used in implementing and managing an SMS.
Category Management System (SMS)
IAA General Aviation Safety Survey
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) conducted a survey of general aviation in Ireland to assist the IAA develop safety policy and to effectively target safety promotion in the future.
The survey can be viewed at : General Aviation survey
the results are published below:
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IHSS Spotlight Vertilife: Feedback from IHSS 2011
Press release: The International Helicopter Safety Team re-targets small operators with a data-driven safety culture, by Frank Colucci
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US IHST – Flight Data Monitoring Toolkit for helicopter operators
This document was prepared by the US International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) and is designed to provide a summary of existing flight data monitoring guidance and to serve as a step-by-step guide to helicopter operators considering or currently implementing a Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring (HFDM) program in their organization. It is also intended to address some unique challenges specific to helicopter operations.
Additional HFDM guidance and resources are included in the Appendices section or as Attachments to this document.
- HFDM Toolkit and attachments
- Links to HFDM resources
- Safety Management Systems (SMS) Toolkit
- Training Toolkit
- Other valuable safety information
Category General, Leaflets and Toolkits
US IHST – Safety Management System Tool Kit
The US JHSIT prepared this toolkit to help US based-organizations to understand the fundamentals of safety management system. It serves as a guide to implement and manage an SMS, tailored to all size organizations.
This SMS document is an advanced, integrated method of implementing standards identified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the FAA Flight Standards Service (AFS-900). The toolkit provides assistance for organizations to achieve improved safety performance using a “performance based approach.” It encourages organizations to choose the solution that best suits their needs and performance objectives. The toolkit helps the organization determine their level of compliance and to develop an action plan that includes the necessary components.
The introduction addresses the case for a Safety Management System (SMS) and describes what an SMS is.
Chapter 1
Identifies policies, procedures, and human responsibilities that organizations use to express and achieve their desired level of safety. Policies characterize the nature and performance of an organization, and procedures define how to execute policies. The section on human responsibilities identifies the duties, responsibilities, authority, goals and objectives that impact an SMS.
Chapter 2
Identifies the theories and philosophy behind creating an SMS program that emphasizes the use of 12 core elements in designing an effective SMS plan. These elements include the objectives and expectations which are core to a robust and functional SMS.
Chapter 3
Organized, systematic guidelines are provided that can be followed over time to implement an SMS. A checklist for the 12 elements will help to guide organizations in SMS preparation.
Chapter 4
Contains a variety of resources to assist in designing an SMS manual for organizations wishing to establish a Safety Management System. It includes a definition of terms, checklists and a CD containing examples of forms used in implementing and managing an SMS.
Category Leaflets and Toolkits
IHST Canadian Team – Year 2000 Summary report and flight Hour data analysis
This report was prepared by the Canadia JSAT and presents a summary of the analysis of 52 accidents (51 civil and one Canadian Forces) that occurred in the calendar year 2000. Intervention recommendations are provided based on the frequency of intervention categories being cited for each standard problem statement. This approach will allow the Canadian Joint Helicopter Safety Implementation Team (CDNJHSIT) to focus it work on the most significant areas requiring intervention. In addition, flight hour data from years 2000-2008 is also included to allow for the determination of annual accident rates.
Category Data and statistics, Reports and analysis