The Global Aerospace Commitment to Safety
The Global Aerospace SM4 Safety Program has revolutionized the way insurance specialists help their clients achieve higher levels of operational safety. Launched in 2010, and the first program of its kind, SM4 was built on the concept of integrating four critical safety components: planning, prevention, response and recovery. Its mission is to help organizations manage risk, enrich training efforts, strengthen safety culture and improve safety management systems.
The Case for Better Standard Operating Procedures
In July 2008, a business jet operating under 14 CFR Part 135 touched down long on landing. In its analysis, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted that, recognizing the deteriorating situation, the flight crew attempted a balked landing and initiated a go-around.
Taking Care of People: The Intersection of Humanitarian Training and Psychological Safety
Humanitarian training prepares organizations to care for people in the aftermath of tragedy. Yet even the most carefully crafted procedures cannot succeed if employees do not feel safe to speak, learn and act. To respond with compassion and competence, people must trust not only the process but also one another.
