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Focused IEP for Small Operators
Internal control dates back to when operational complexity required one person to have custody of assets belonging to others (Wilson, Wells, Little, & Ross, 2014, p. 85). So when the…
Safety Culture…Continuous Nurturing Required
Culture is to organizations what personality is to individuals—every person has one and every organization has one. Whether that culture is supportive or stifling, transparent or guarded, inclusive or selective,…
On Approach with ASIAS
If we pause, take a look back and see how far we have come in our safety programs, we have made significant steps that have evolved into mature safety management…
To Share or Not to Share?
Modern, technology-based safety systems like SMS depend on data. Lots of data. Presumably, the more data, the better the system. If it can be gathered and measured, it can be…
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 is Coming to General Aviation
General aviation operators have always been subject to OSHA regulations, but have historically been under the radar of regulators, who have bigger fish to fry. Also, in some respects it…
Can an Effective SMS Enhance Employee Job Satisfaction?
The Safety Management System (SMS) initiative has been widely accepted for the last decade, and continues to grow within the aviation community. Operators have experienced benefits such as an improvement…
SMS…Some More Stuff to Do!
Happy New Year! With a new year come resolutions to do things differently. We vow to eat healthier, exercise more, learn something new and spend more time with family and…
Just for You – What Is A “Just Culture”?
In many workplaces people are hesitant to take notice of, or speak up, about conditions that cry out for improvement.
