Safety Management System Toolkit by JHSIT

The JHSAT analyzed 197 reported helicopter accidents for the year 2000 as recorded in the NTSB's U.S.A. database. The JHSAT found that a major contributing factor in most accidents was the failure to adequately manage known risks. Due to the lack of a systematic process, including leadership and accountability, operators did not adequately prioritize and address the risks that lead to most accidents. The SMS Toolkit will help small operators develop a fit-for-purpose system that will show both a return on investment, and/or cost effectiveness from both financial and safety perspectives. It will help organizations develop a SMS designed to fit the size, nature and complexity of their organization. This toolkit provides easy-to-use guidance and proven methods that will assist in developing a systematic approach to managing hazards that cause accidents. Organizations that adopt the processes setout in this toolkit will benefit from the reduced exposure to risk, reduced costs associated with incidents and accidents, and better retention of personnel. The safety recommendations in this document must be economically viable and operationally appropriate to the individual operating environment and mission.