Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Ashgate Studies in Human Factors for Flight Operations) - Hardcover

Stolzer Professor, Alan J

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9780754673040: Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Ashgate Studies in Human Factors for Flight Operations)

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ISBN 10: 0754673049 ISBN 13: 9780754673040

Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, 2008

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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has mandated that all of its member states implement Safety Management System (SMS) programs in their aviation industries. This book covers the essentials of SMS, which is structured upon four basic components: policy, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion.

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About the Author:

Alan J. Stolzer is Professor of Applied Aviation Science at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, Carl D. Halford is a Researcher at MITRE Corporation, USA and John J. Goglia is an Adjunct Professor at Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology, Saint Louis University, USA

Review:

'Managing safety in aviation has been elevated to the next level with the current emphasis on Safety Management Systems. Safety Management Systems in Aviation describes SMS as a proactive, preventive risk management process that includes hazard identification and mitigation, tools for gathering data, and methods of analysis. This book contributes significantly to the literature in the field of aviation safety and will be an invaluable source for all aviation safety professionals.' Gary J. Northam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA 'Finally, the aviation industry has recognized that effective safety management systems are necessary in today's complex operating environments. Fortunately, a fascinating, yet comprehensive guide to the organization, management, and successful implementation of these processes is now available. In Safety Management Systems in Aviation, Stolzer, Halford and Goglia have produced the definitive SMS manual; richly detailed and loaded with relevant, real-world examples. This book should be required reading for every aviation safety student and professional!' Capt. Jim Walters, M.A.S., Former Director of Safety, TWA, FOQA and ASAP program manager

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