SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
Overcoming Temptation
True professionals rarely need to deviate from technical limits, policy or procedure for mission essential purposes, but there are certain conditions that can lead individuals to breakdowns of discipline. In…
Dutch Roll – Friend or Foe?
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines the Dutch roll as “a combination of directional and lateral oscillation of an airplane.” This would indicate that the Dutch roll is a very undesirable characteristic. After…
Just Another Look… The Argument for Independent Assessments and Audits
Validating your organization’s efforts to assure safety and operational integrity. The identification and management of hazards affecting the integrity of your operation is a fundamental objective of flight departments or…
Safety Culture: How Does Your Culture Grow?
Since the advent of safety management systems (SMS) at the beginning of this century, there have been many articles written about safety culture. Google the subject and you’ll find more…
OSHA Update at a Glance: Workplace Safety & Cabin Crew
Enhancing Safety & Well-Being Through Training & Prevention In 2013, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a Policy Statement to enhance occupational safety and health in the aircraft cabin by…
Beyond Notification and Family Assistance
Organizations that make it a top priority to take care of people after an accident are to be commended for their commitment to humanitarian response. But there should also be…
Why We are Losing the Safety Battle
As I reviewed the past couple of years worth of depressing safety statistics, it became clear to me that if we want to improve we need to do something different….
Automation and Upset Recovery
With ongoing advances in aircraft automation, current and future pilots are becoming well versed in all aspects of technology on board modern aircraft. However, they may be lacking in certain…
Preventing Flight Crew Back Injuries
Lifting, bending, pushing and pulling – it’s all part of the job for most crew members. Unfortunately, such repetitive movements often translate to back injury, one of the most incapacitating…
