An SMS is a system to assure the safe operation of aircraft through effective management of safety risk. This
system is designed to continuously improve safety by identifying hazards, collecting and analysing data and continuously
assessing safety risks. The SMS seeks to proactively contain or mitigate risks before they result in aviation accidents and
incidents. It is a system that is commensurate with the organization’s regulatory obligations and safety goals.
5.1.2 SMS is necessary for an aviation organization to identify hazards and manage safety risks encountered
during the delivery of its products or services. An SMS includes key elements that are essential for hazard identification
and safety risk management by ensuring that:
a) the necessary information is available;
b) the appropriate tools are available for the organization’s use;
c) the tools are appropriate to the task;
d) the tools are commensurate with the needs and constraints of the organization; and
e) decisions are made based on full consideration of the safety risk.