16.4.5 New SOPs
In most cases, the introduction of a new SOP will not represent a major system change. However,
SOPs that focus on procedures used in the airfield can substantially affect safety. Conducting
an SRA may enhance the safety effect of the changes and enable stakeholders to examine fully
how the change affects their operations.
The effective approach is to develop a draft SOP that highlights the proposed changes and
distribute this draft to the parties involved for review. A follow-up SRA will help identify safety
issues associated with the new procedures as well as necessary modifications to the SOP to reduce
the likelihood of incidents and accidents.