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Part OR - ANNEX III - Aerodrome Operators

the emergency response plans of those organisations it must interface with during
the provision of aerodrome services; and
(11) a formal process to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant
requirements.
(c) The aerodrome operator shall document all management system key processes.
(d) The management system shall be proportionate to the size of the organisation and its
activities, taking into account the hazards and associated risks inherent in these activities.
(e) In the case that the aerodrome operator holds also a certificate to provide air navigation
services, it shall ensure that the management system covers all activities in the scope of
its certificates.
ADR.OR.D.005(b)(1) AMC1 Management system
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The safety management system of an aerodrome operator should encompass safety by establishing
an organisational structure for the management of safety proportionate and appropriate to the size of
the aerodrome operator, and the nature and type of operations. The organisational structure should
include a Safety Review Board, and depending on its organisational complexity and structure, a
Safety Services Office to assist the work of the safety manager, in accordance with paragraph (a) and
(b) below:
(a) Safety Services Office
(1) The safety manager (see ADR.OR.D.015 and AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(c)) should be
responsible for the operation of the Safety Services Office which should be
independent and neutral in terms of the processes and decisions made regarding
the delivery of services by the line managers of operational units.
(2) The function of the Safety Services Office should be to:
(i) manage and oversee the hazard identification system;
(ii) monitor safety performance of operational units directly involved in aerodrome
operations;
(iii) advise senior management on safety management matters; and
(iv) assist line managers with safety management matters.
(3) Operators of multiple aerodromes should either establish a central Safety Services
Office and appropriate safety departments/functions at all aerodromes or separate
Safety Services Office at each aerodrome. Arrangements should be made to
ensure continuous flow of information and adequate coordination.
(b) Safety Review Board
(1) The Safety Review Board should be a high level committee that considers matters
of strategic safety in support of the accountable manager’s safety accountability.
(2) The Safety Review Board should be chaired by the accountable manager, and be
composed of heads of functional areas.
(3) The Safety Review Board should monitor:
(i) safety performance against the safety policy and objectives;
(ii) that any safety action is taken in a timely manner; and
(iii) the effectiveness of the organisation’s safety management processes.
(4) The Safety Review Board should ensure that appropriate resources are allocated to
achieve the established safety performance.
(5) The safety manager or any other relevant person may attend, as appropriate, Safety
Review Board meetings. He/she may communicate to the accountable manager all
information, as necessary, to allow decision making based on safety data.
(6) Operators of multiple aerodromes should either establish a central Safety Review
Board, or separate Safety Review Boards for each aerodrome or group of
aerodromes. In the case of central or group Safety Review Groups, they should
ensure that all aerodromes are represented in the Safety Review Board, at the
appropriate management level. Arrangements should be made to ensure
continuous flow of information and adequate coordination.
In less complex aerodrome organisations/operations, the aerodrome operator should nominate a
person who fulfils the role of safety manager, and who is responsible for coordinating the safety
management system (see ADR.OR.D.015 and AMC1 ADR.OR.D.015(c)).
ADR.OR.D.005(b)(1) GM1 Management system
SAFETY REVIEW BOARD - SAFETY ACTION GROUP
(a) Safety Review Board
Depending on the size of the organisation, the type and complexity of operations, the
responsibilities of the Safety Review Board may be included in other high level
committees of the organisation.
(b) Safety Action Group
(1) A Safety Action Group may be established as a standing group, or as an ad hoc
group to assist or act on behalf of the Safety Review Board.
(2) More than one safety action group may be established depending on the scope of
the task and specific expertise required.
(3) A Safety Action Group should report to, and take strategic direction from the Safety
Review Board, and should be comprised of managers, supervisors, and personnel
from operational areas.
(4) The Safety Action Group should:
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