Gain practical training to manage Safety Management Systems (SMS) in cargo organizations.

SMS is a top-down approach to managing safety risk that includes a systemic approach, comprising of organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures. Improve your understanding of SMS and its function, and learn how to implement and manage SMS in a cargo organization.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional and Management
Prerequisites: None

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Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Understand SMS as defined by ICAO
• Identify and manage hazards and risks
• Develop a safety culture within your organization
• Apply techniques for measuring safety performance

This course is recommended for:

• Cargo personnel responsible for safety
• Cargo middle and upper management responsible for safety oversight
• Personnel responsible for safety training

• Overview of SMS principles
• ICAO safety management SARPs
• SMS management framework
• Safety policy and objectives
• Hazard and incident reporting
• Safety risk management
• Safety investigation
• Safety analysis and safety studies
• Safety performance monitoring
• Emergency response planning
• How to establish a safety culture
• Safety assessments
• Safety auditing
• Best practices for implementing and operating a SMS

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An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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Further training
Graduates of this course can apply for the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) distance learning program at a special graduate price.

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