Pilots: Canadian SMS Proven Aviation Safety Tool ALPA issued a
statement today noting that Safety Management Systems (SMS) continue to be a
valuable tool to enhance safety in aviation and other transportation industries
in Canada.
“SMS programs ensure continuing safety by combining the appropriate levels of
incentive for front-line employee reporting, internal auditing and regulatory
oversight,” said Capt. Dan Adamus, president of ALPA’s Canada Board. “Canada is
a world leader in adopting SMS programs in its marine, rail, and aviation
industries, and ALPA is proud to be part of that effort.”
“ALPA has collaborated with Transport Canada, the Transportation Safety Board
of Canada, and our government and industry partners internationally to explore
the most modern, effective ways of doing business,” said Capt. Lee Moak, ALPA’s
president. “We will continue these partnerships at every opportunity to do all
we can to move aviation safety programs forward.”
SMS aids airlines by helping to identify and mitigate
safety risks that have not been anticipated by the regulators. As a result, the
SMS programs are critical to ensuring the highest safety standards are
maintained and to providing a continuous means of identifying hazards before
they become serious.
“ALPA supports appropriate oversight by Transport Canada and ensuring that
SMS programs are effective,” concluded Adamus. “We look forward to and encourage
properly implemented SMS programs that will help make flying even safer for
passengers and crews across Canada.” |