GACAR Part 5 – Drafting an SMS Training Program for Safety-Critical Roles in Ground Handling
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Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the structure of an SMS Training Program for Ground Handling Staff Compliant with GACAR Part 5 and aligned with forthcoming EASA AMC Material
Introduction
SMS Overview
Objective: Understand the principles of SMS as required by GACAR Part 5 and EASA AMC for ground handling safety-critical roles.
This program integrates GACAR Part 5's regulatory framework with EASA AMC's ground handling regulations, ensuring a well-rounded, compliant training program.
Goals:
• Be Able Familiarize and Understand SMS components: Safety Policy, Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion, and Documentation.
• Equip personnel to manage risks and promote a safety culture.
Regulatory Requirements: GACAR & EASA AMC
• GACAR Part 5: Applicability, general SMS requirements (GACAR §5.1, §5.3).
• EASA AMC: Guidelines for ground handling organizations on SMS implementation, including compliance for self-handling (GM1 Article 2(1) Scope
• Internal Reporting: Confidential reporting systems as required by GACAR §5.71(a)(7) and EASA recommendations for reporting systems in a Just Culture environment
Safety Policy and Accountability
• Safety Policy (GACAR §5.21): Importance of documented policy with safety objectives.
• Accountability (GACAR §5.23, §5.25 & EASA AMC): Roles of executives and safety managers, ensuring authority for decision-making.
• EASA AMC: Emphasize management system requirements and oversight responsibilities under EASA AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200
Risk Management
• Hazard Identification (GACAR §5.53): Identifying and analyzing hazards within ground handling, including activities like load control, dangerous goods management, and equipment use
• Risk Control (GACAR §5.55 & EASA GM): Assessing and controlling risks with clear documentation and mitigation processes
Safety Assurance
• Monitoring and Continuous Improvement (GACAR §5.71 & EASA AMC): Establish safety performance indicators, audits, and continuous improvement actions. Evaluate effectiveness via both GACAR and EASA compliance audits
Emergency Response Planning (ERP)
• GACAR §5.27: Develop ERP for ground handling, including stakeholder coordination.
• EASA AMC: Incorporate emergency response and risk assessments in line with industry best practices (AMC1 ARGH.MGM.200)
Safety Promotion, Communication, and Reporting
• Safety Communication (GACAR §5.93): Ensure personnel receive updates on safety procedures.
• Training and Competency (GACAR §5.91 & EASA AMC): Provide specific training for personnel in safety-critical roles
• Internal Reporting (GACAR §5.71(a)(7) & EASA AMC): Emphasize the need for robust reporting systems for hazards and safety concerns, following Just Culture principles.
- Documentation and Records
• SMS Documentation (GACAR §5.101): Keep updated records of policies, risk management, and safety assurance.
• EASA AMC: Ensure documentation aligns with both GACAR and EASA’s record-keeping systems, including oversight audits and compliance reports
- Ground Handling Specifics
• GACAR & EASA AMC: Tailor SMS for the specific risks of ground handling, including oversight of equipment and procedures like de-icing, load planning, and ground support (AMC2 GH.DEF.100)
- Practical Application
• Workshops and case studies based on real-life scenarios to apply SMS principles.
• Include EASA AMC recommendations for simulation-based training on ground handling risks
- Assessment & Certification
• Evaluation through written tests and practical exercises to ensure compliance with both GACAR and EASA standards.
• Certification based on successful completion of assessments.
Next Steps
For more information and training support on SMS within KSA, consider the course GACAR Part 5 – SMS Implementation Review, Development, and Risk Management Processes – 5 Days. For questions and comments, please email: [email protected].
