Introduction
Background
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a Part 139 Safety Management System (SMS) Implementation Study. This study serves as a continuation of the Airport SMS Pilot Studies.
The intent of the current implementation study is to examine how airports can implement the SMS pillars of safety risk management (SRM) and Safety Assurance throughout their airfield environment including the aircraft movement and non-movement areas. The study will also evaluate the validity of SMS documentation developed during the first pilot studies.
Scope
This report outlines the conduct of a safety risk assessment (SRA) that is part of the FAA Pilot Study on SMS. The focus areas for this SRA are Winter Weather Operations and this risk assessment was conducted to address only hazards in the aircraft movement and non-movement areas of the airport as applicable.
Methodology
General
The approach followed for the execution of the risk assessment is in line with the phases of SRM described in the FAA Advisory Circular: AC 150/5200-37—Introduction to Safety Management Systems for Airport Operators, namely:
1. Describe the System
2. Identify the Hazards
3. Determine the Risk
4. Assess and Analyze the Risk
5. Treat the Risk (i.e. mitigate, monitor and track)
The execution of these phases was achieved by conducting some facilitated workshops held at XXX. Participants in these workshops are provided in the following section.