The UK CAA's Info Alert 2010/44 (http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/201044InfoAlert.pdf) highlights the likely deadline for the mandatory implementation of safety management systems: to quote "EASA SMS legislation is expected to become effective for all regulated organisations in April 2012". It also wisely encourages organisations to develop and implement their SMS early to "enable organisation [sic] to develop systems that will provide safety and business benefits once the SMS matures and become effective".
Now there may be a temptation for organisations to think that SMS is a book that lives in the safety office and gets dusted off for audits. It certainly isn't and auditors know what to look for to assure themselves that the SMS is genuine and functional. Furthermore, the CAA Alert hints at the positive business aspects of SMS, and companies which have already implemented their systems have seen significant and tangible benefits.
If you want to learn more about SMS and how it will fit into your organisation please contact us: rlindsay@gatesaviation.com or jgillespie@gatesaviation.com and we will be happy to arrange a visit.
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