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What are Safety Management Systems (SMS) and why are they a vital component of risk mitigation in the aviation industry? Find out more in the first instalment of our Back To Basics series: https://bit.ly/479XCfG

"Delving Deeper into Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) 🌐 Recently, one of my best friends and also a safety practitioner reached out to me, eager to delve into the intricacies of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). Their curiosity sparked a conversation about how FTA serves as a linchpin in our safety strategies, driving proactive risk mitigation and operational resilience. So, let's break it down. FTA isn't just about identifying potential failures; it's about understanding the underlying causes and constructing a roadmap to fortify our defenses. By meticulously analyzing fault pathways and assessing probabilities, we gain invaluable insights into where vulnerabilities lie and how best to address them. From identifying single points of failure to evaluating complex system interactions, FTA empowers us to anticipate, prevent, and adapt in the face of uncertainty. It's a dynamic process that evolves alongside our operations, ensuring that our safety protocols remain robust and effective. At my company, we're passionate about sharing our expertise and fostering collaboration in the realm of safety. So, to my fellow safety practitioners and enthusiasts, let's continue this dialogue. Together, let's unravel the complexities of FTA and pave the way for safer, more resilient industries. #FaultTreeAnalysis #SafetyFirst #ContinuousLearning"

Title: Soaring Safely: The Verse of Vigilance In the boundless blue, where eagles dare, Planes carve paths with precision and care. Beneath each wing, a system sprawls, Risk Management at safety's calls. Hazards mapped on expansive charts, Mitigation stands, never to part. Compliance frameworks set the tone, Securing every flight's safety zone. Emergency Response, prepared on cue, Safety Culture, firm and true. Continuous Improvement, our constant aim, In stories of bravery, etched in fame. Incident Reporting diligently tracks, Each minor glitch and major cracks. From gathered data, insights are born, Corrective Actions taken by morn. Safety Promotion spreads far and wide, Ensuring knowledge is not to hide. So, let us honor this quest so grand, To manage risks with a steady hand. In aviation, let's all invest, In systems that withstand the test. For every plane that touches the ground, Reflects the safety that we've found. Penned by Jasmin Ishak, dedicated writer and trainer for Safety Management Systems (SMS), this verse celebrates the vigilant processes that keep our skies secure. Join us in embracing these principles, for every safe landing is a testament to our collective commitment to safety.

Navigate with Confidence: Ditch the Guesswork, Embrace Data-Driven Safety Eyeballing risk isn't enough. HiLo leverages big data to identify hidden dangers in your fleet before they escalate. See what matters most, take proactive steps, and prioritise crew safety. Request a free demo and see the difference HiLo can make! #MaritimeSafety #TechForGood #HiLo hilomrm.com

Safety risk analysis can be a daunting task – especially if you’re a smaller operator with a fleet of light aircraft to manage.   To assist in developing a scalable risk profile, we’ve published a series of downloadable risk analysis bowties.   Download the risk analysis bowties today and be on your way to having a workable safety management system at your organisation: https://lnkd.in/gGWzembz   #bowties #riskanalysis #fixedwing #rotary #aircraft #safety #casa  

Almi Tankers awarded Certificate of Excellence from HiLo In July 2023, Almi Tankers was awarded a Certificate of Excellence ‘for being a trendsetter and industry leader in sharing data for effective risk analysis and empowering the organization to proactively mitigate risks for its fleet and seafarers.’   HiLo’s industry-first, world-leading decision support system saves lives at sea. Its purpose is to identify and eliminate issues on the vessels that could lead to maritime disasters.   Over 55 companies with 3500 vessels share their data with HiLo in return for life-saving insights . HiLo specialises in Maritime safety, Risk analysis and Innovative technology and they collect and analyse data from many sources including incident management systems, audits and equipment.  (https://www.hilomrm.com/)   In the 4 years that Almi Tankers has been a part of Hilo and having been benchmarked against the whole tanker and crude fleet, Almi Tankers has been found to have:   -With regards to navigation risk, for collisions, allisions, and grounding UDE risk and associated LE, ‘Almi Tankers operates with a vastly lesser risk than the rest of the tanker fleet. Whilst the UDE and LE risk of the tanker and crude fleet continues to rise very slowly, Almi's continues to reduce slowly.' -approximately 25% less UDE (Undesired Events)   -approximately 25-30% less LE recorded (Leading Events)   -Other risks, e.g Accident during personnel transfer, LOCP steam in the Engine Room, Ill health & Criminal/ security risks etc. the comparison to the rest of the tanker and crude fleet shows Almi Tankers carrying approximately 1/3 of the risk the main fleet has.   Captain Stylianos Dimouleas, CEO shared:   "We use the statistics to improve our understanding of the facts and eventually manage and minimise all the risks related to any incident. Well done to the whole team, we always remain committed to Safety and Operational Integrity. We will continue to work with HiLo towards our common goal, an incident free industry."    

Ever committed an error you knew was coming? Maybe you or your company need Threat and Error Management (TEM) training. The premise is simple; step 1: identify potential threats, and mitigate effectively against them. Even with sufficient mitigation, threats can still cause errors, (indeed we are liable to error even without the presence of threats); this can lead to undesired operational states. This brings us to step two, and the mainstay of this particular discipline of human factors training; the realisation that as human beings, we can be wrong, and are all prone to error. Acknowledge this, brief and mitigate threats appropriately, and you’re a long way to a safer, more efficient operation. Enhancing Excellence, together with our sister company Salos Sunesis, are constantly developing and deploying new threat and error management tools to bring aviation levels of safety to your operation. If you’ve got questions on any of the human factors training topics covered in our ‘focus on’ series, get in touch either through linked in or via our website. #threatanderror #humanerror #operationalexcellence