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Directive No. 31 Provide feedback to the Director, Management Services Safety Management SystemsPolicy Objective To outline Civil Aviation’s approach to the implementation of safety management systems (SMS) in aviation organizations. Background In Flight 2005: A Civil Aviation Safety Framework for Canada, Transport Canada committed to the implementation of SMS in aviation organizations. At the most fundamental level the aim is to improve safety through pro-active management rather than reactive compliance with regulatory requirements. A safety management system is a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for managing safety risks. As with all management systems, an SMS provides for goal setting, planning, and measuring performance. SMS is woven into the fabric of an organization. It becomes part of the culture, the way people do their jobs. The holders of certain Canadian Aviation Documents will be required to ensure that their management systems adequately reflect an SMS approach. The implementation date for various Parts of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) will vary based on the progress of the Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPAs) through the regulatory system. The expected result of this initiative is the improvement of safety practices further strengthening safety cultures within the civil aviation industry. SMS development in Civil Aviation has comprised:
Policy Statement Civil Aviation is committed to and supports the implementation of safety management systems in aviation organizations. Application This policy applies to all areas of the national Civil Aviation program. Approach The implementation of SMS involves progressive development and Civil Aviation has adopted a phased-in approach to implementation facilitated through exemptions and tailored to meet sector-specific needs. For example, for airline operators regulated under Canadian Aviation Regulation 705 and associated Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs), the phased-in implementation comprises four phases extending over three years and 120 days. For others, the phased-in approach will be tailored to meet specific sector needs. Roles and Responsibilities The Steering Committee membership compromises all Civil Aviation directors in headquarters and is responsible for:
The Policy Committee includes cross-functional and regional representation and is responsible for:
The Director responsible for SMS Implementation:
Functional and Regional Directors are responsible for:
Further Information: Don Sherritt Merlin Preuss Effective Date: April 11, 2006 |
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