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Enhancing Safety through SMS: A Case Study Analysis Daquan TenEyck Embry Riddle BSAS 409 28 Dec 2023
This case study involves a hot air balloon accident resulting in serious injuries due to a collision with power lines while performing low-level maneuvers. To prevent such accidents, the safety management system (SMS) is crucial. Implementing and reinforcing the components of SMS could have prevented the incident. The first step should be establishing clear safety policies and objectives, which will guide and strengthen the communication between all involved. Per the AC 120-92B, Section 5.21, the safety policy should include safety objectives, a commitment to fulfilling those objectives, provision of necessary resources, a safety reporting policy, and a policy defining unacceptable behavior. Measurable safety objectives allow organizations to assess safety performance objectively, track progress, identify trends, and assess the effectiveness. In this case we would define safety objectives specific to hot air balloon operations such as minimizing the risk of collisions or ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to hot air balloon operations. Proper safety risk management will help Identify hazards and assess risks that could be associated. Referring back to AC 120-92B, Section 5.23, which explains the definition of accountability for safety, also requiring clear identification of “levels of management” with the authority to make decisions regarding safety risk acceptance. In the context of the hot air balloon scenario, the focus is on minimizing the risk associated with the inherent hazards of flammable fuel, operational hazards, and environmental factors. For the scenario, we should
identify hazards associated with hot air balloon operations, like weather, airspace congestion, and equipment malfunctions. Then Assess the severity and likelihood of potential accidents related to these hazards, which may involve developing and implementing risk mitigation measures. Now we must develop the processes for monitoring safety performance and continuously improving. AC 120-92B, Section 5.25, outlines the designation and responsibilities of the accountable executive and safety management, ensuring coordination of emergency response planning. The accountable executive is responsible for developing and signing the safety policy and regularly reviewing safety performance. This stage of SMS is a proactive approach to monitoring changes, establishing performance standards, and continuously improving safety processes, with the ultimate goal of maintaining and enhancing overall safety standards. It is important to promote a positive safety culture through training and communication. AC 120-92B, Section 5.27, emphasizes the coordination of emergency response planning, requiring the development of an emergency response plan approved by the accountable executive. Besides more training, regular safety briefings could be conducted to reinforce key safety messages or establish effective communication channels for safety-related information. Something as simple as rewarding safety-conscious behavior to reinforce the importance of safety.
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