Use of the BowTie risk assessment method
in a Safety Management System
SMS introduces an evolutionary process in system safety and safety management. SMS is a structured process that guides organizations to manage safety with the same level of priority that other
core business processes are being managed. Visual and qualitative
risk assessments, using BowTieXP, is a core component to an SMS.
Safety Management System (SMS) is becoming
a standard throughout the aviation industry
worldwide. It is recognized by the Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and
civil
aviation
authorities
(CAA)
and
product/service providers as the next step in the
evolution of safety in aviation.
Similar management systems are used in the
management of other critical areas such as
quality, occupational safety and health, security,
environment, etc.
Safety Management Systems (SMSs) for
product/service providers (certificate holders)
and regulators will integrate modern safety risk
management and safety assurance concepts into repeatable, proactive systems. SMSs emphasize safety management as a fundamental business process to be considered in the same manner as other aspects of business management.
By recognizing the organization's role in accident prevention, SMSs provide to both certificate holders and FAA:
 A structured means of safety risk management decision making
 A means of demonstrating safety management capability before system failures occur
 Increased confidence in risk controls through
structured safety assurance processes
 An effective interface for knowledge sharing
between regulator and certificate holder
 A safety promotion framework to support a
sound safety culture
The qualitative and visual BowTie method can
be used as an integral part of your SMS, to do
risk assessments and to communicate all relevant aspects of risk.
The BowTie model supports the five general
phases of a systemic SMS process. The five
phases are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Describe the system
Identify the hazards
Analyze the risk
Assess the risk
Treat (mitigate) the risk
The BowTieXP software helps you to assess different core processes to determine the relation
between hazards, threats, controls, escalation
factors and possible consequences.
BowTieXP users in the aviation industry
Air New Zealand
Airways New Zealand
Air Service Gabon
AirTanker Services Ltd.
American Airlines
Amsterdam Schiphol
Airport
Avinor
Belfast City Airport
Bizjet Aircraft and
Helicopters Mgt.
Bristow Helicopter
Britair France
British Airways
Canadian Base Operators
Civil Aviation Authority UK
CHC Helicopter
Christchurch Int. Airport
DGAC
ERA Helicopters
Finnair
Finnish Commuter Airlines
Flair Air
Flight Safety Foundation
Hong Kong Civil Aviation
Department
Japan Airlines
Jayrow Helicopters
Jazeera Airways
JetStar
Kelowna Flightcraft
MHS Aviation
Nayak Aircraft Services
Oman Air
Royal Australian Air Force
Australia
Royal Air Force UK
RyanAir
SFS Aviation
Singapore Air Transport
Training College
Shell Aircraft International
Skyline Helicopters
Vancouver Island
Helicopters
Qantas
CGE Risk Management distributes risk management, incident analysis, risk & compliance and
operational safety solutions and services. For our
customers we work with the best software solutions via a global network of experienced consultancy partners. We have thorough knowledge
of methodologies for training, applying and implementing these solutions in your organization.
BowTieXP is a next generation risk assessment
tool that uses the BowTie Method to assess
risks. BowTieXP is unique in its ability to visualize
complex risks in a way that is understandable,
yet also allows for detailed risk based improvement plans. Many global companies have chosen BowTieXP.
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