SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL - Introduction - Safety Management System

Oct 23, 2026

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Safety Management Systems Manual draft outlining the structure and governance of an aviation airport’s Safety Management System. It defines the airport’s safety policy under the principle of “Schedule with Safety,” describes management commitment and accountability, and explains how employees, contractors, and customers participate through safe practices and reporting. The manual includes objectives review cadence, safety committee composition and responsibilities, and references related processes such as risk management, investigation, quality assurance, documentation, and retention.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages65

Reading Time2 h 44 min

AccessFree to download

INTRODUCTION

PREFACE

RECORD OF REVISIONS

REASON FOR REVISION

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Airport Safety Policy

Process for Setting Goals

Manual Purpose

Manual Control

General Description of a Safety Management System

Airport Safety Management System

Quality Assurance and SMS

SMS Organization Chart

Individual Responsibilities Related to SMS

Training

SMS Components

The SMS Committee and How the System Works

Employee Reporting

Non-Punitive Reporting Policy

Hazard Identification

Risk Management

Investigation Process

Documentation and Records Retention

SMS Assessment

APPENDICES

FORMS

DRAFT COPY SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL 9000 Aviation Boulevard Concord, North Carolina 28027 (704) 920-5900 (704) 793-1215 FAX This SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL is the property of Name: Employee \#: Address: Phone\#: Each employee issued this SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL shall (1) upon request or (2) upon separation from the Concord Regional Airport, surrender this publication to the Airport Director or his/her authorized representative. | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | INTRODUCTION
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Pg. 1 | | --- | --- | --- | I. INTRODUCTION II. PREFACE III. RECORD OF REVISIONS IV. REASON FOR REVISION V. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1.0 Airport Safety Policy 1.1 Process for Setting Goals 2.0 Manual Purpose 2.1 Manual Control 3.0 General Description of a Safety Management System 3.1 Airport Safety Management System 4.0 Quality Assurance and SMS 4.1 Quality Assurance Programs 5.0 SMS Organization Chart 5.1 Individual Responsibilities Related to SMS 6.0 Training 7.0 SMS Components 8.0 The SMS Committee and How the System Works 8.1 SMS Committee Purpose 8.2 SMS Committee Responsibilities 8.3 SMS Committee Members 8.4 Committee Meetings 9.0 SMS Process Flow Chart 10.0 Employee Reporting 10.1 Non-Punitive Reporting Policy 10.2 How to Report 10.3 What to Report 10.4 Reporting Process 11.0 Quality Assurance Findings 12.0 Hazard Identification 12.1 Hazard Identification Process 13.0 Risk Management 13.1 Definitions 13.2 Risk Management Policy 13.3 Hazard Identifications 13.4 Risk Assessment 13.5 Risk Management | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | INTRODUCTION
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Pg. 2 | | --- | --- | --- | 13.6 Monitor Results 13.7 Documentation 14.0 Investigation Process 15.0 Documentation and Records Retention 16.0 SMS Assessment VI. APPENDICES Appendix A Appendix B VII. Forms | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | RECORD OF REVISIONS | III
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DATE | REMARKS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ORIGINAL | | | Original | | 1 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 3 | | | | | 4 | | | | | 5 | | | | | 6 | | | | | 7 | | | | | 8 | | | | | 9 | | | | | 10 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 12 | | | | | 13 | | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | | | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | REASON FOR REVISION | IV
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PAGE (S) | REASON | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ORIGINAL | | ALL | Creation/Organization of Safety Management Systems Manual | | 1 | | | | | 2 | | | | | 3 | | | | | 4 | | | | | 5 | | | | | 6 | | | | | 7 | | | | | 8 | | | | | 9 | | | | | 10 | | | | | 11 | | | | | 12 | | | | | 13 | | | | | 14 | | | | | 15 | | | | | 16 | | | | | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | V. 1.0
Pg. 1 | | --- | --- | --- | AIRPORT SAFETY POLICY The Concord Regional Airport has made it their policy to “Schedule with Safety”. The Aviation Director has issued a Safety Policy Statement, which outlines the airport’s commitment to safety. This letter is available to all employees from within this manual or upon request from the Safety Manager. Also the safety objectives and goals for the Operations Department, Maintenance Department, and Other Divisions will be posted annually for employees to view. The airport safety objectives and goals will be reviewed on an annual basis or when objectives have been achieved. The safety policy will be reviewed on an annual basis. | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL | SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | V. 1.0
Pg. 2 | | --- | --- | --- | MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT – Safety Policy Statement At Concord Regional Airport safety is a core value of the airport, where the safety and health of each employee comes first. Personnel and eq

FAQs

What safety policy principle does the manual adopt for the airport?

The Concord Regional Airport sets its policy around “Schedule with Safety,” supported by a Safety Policy Statement issued by the Aviation Director.

How are employee safety actions and cooperation described?

The manual requires employees to cooperate with management for program implementation, use safe practices in daily operations, and report discrepancies to their manager.

What is the non-punitive reporting approach mentioned in the manual?

The manual states that no employee will be disciplined for reporting a safety hazard or incident through the “non-punitive” reporting system.

Oct 23, 2026

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