Presented by Sunshine McCarthy

SMS…Some More Stuff to do

All Copyrights Baldwin Safety & Compliance

Objectives…

• Demystify the process of risk assessment for maintenance

• Share how having a technical risk assessment program has been beneficial

Four Pillars of SMS…Safety

Management Commitment Safety AccountabilitiesKey PersonnelSMS DocumentationEmergency Response Planning

Hazard IdentificationRisk Management Process

Safety Promotion, Monitoring , MeasurementChange Management ProcessContinuous Improvement Process

Training & EducationSafety Communication

Helicopter Accident December 2011

Main rotor servo, was found with its flight control rod disconnected

NTSB Safety Issues Identified

• Improper reuse of degraded self-locking nuts• Improper or lack of installation of a split pin • Inadequate post-maintenance inspection

• Maintenance personnel fatigue• Lack of Human Factors training• Lack of clearly delineated steps on the work

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Technical Risk Assessment

Technical Risk Assessment…

• Activity Type• Working conditions• Human Factors• General Conditions• Aircraft Activity• Ramp, Hangar & Tools

Pre-assigned Point Values

Risk Assessment Matrix

Risk Assessment Summary

• Most are risk level 1 & 2• Level 3 (unscheduled

between 2300 – 0600)• Completed daily, per shift,

unexpected mx • One technician or every

technician • Can be done in 2 or 3

minutes

Data Analysis

What does the data tell us?

Why do more stuff?• Break the chain of events• Reduce damage and injury• Enhance communication among team members• Increase employee satisfaction• Data will support improved procedures; need for

fall protection; additional power cart; better tooling; staffing requirements; etc.

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Couple celebrating 25th wedding anniversary

SMS is not Some More Stuff to do…it’s the Right Stuff to do

To learn more about

Baldwin Safety & Compliance and SMS

www.BaldwinAviation.com888.222.2112