Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key elements and roles within the Aerodrome Emergency Response Environment. In aerodrome safety, managing the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders is complex, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and continuous attention to competence
Managing airside emergency response involves a comprehensive and coordinated approach to handling emergencies effectively. EASA's regulations set stringent requirements for aerodromes to ensure safety, minimise risks, and ensure swift responses to various emergency situations on the airside.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key risks to be considered as part of the ERP interface with the Safety Management System (SMS).
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Organizations can never anticipate the next crisis so they must try to the most likely crisis scenarios as well as those potential anomalies that pose a risk or existential threat to the organization.
SofemaOnline (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers stakeholder communication best practices.
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It should be noted that Commercial Airports worldwide are required to have an Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) in place which includes the capacity to set up and operate an Airport Crises Response function including setting up an Emergency Operations Centre.
Airlines should therefore understand that their role is to submit an airline emergency response plan (to the airport authority/operator) which integrates with (but is subordinate to) that of the airport’s equivalent plan (i.e. the AEP)
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the use of effective checklists in support of Emergency Response Planning
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No airline has sufficient resources to respond to every emergency situation independently. While it is not possible for every emergency and contingency to be anticipated and prepared for, It is still more than possible for a strong emergency preparedness program to be developed to avoid many of the common pitfalls and at the same time assist in limiting the negative impact as the event unfolds, including both liability and post-emergency issues.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com provides considerations related to best practice to deliver an effective Emergency Response Plan - ERP
Introduction
The impact of any emergency or crisis can be far reaching and without doubt it is essential to deal sensitively in the most effective way and to protect the good name of the organisation.
ERP Managers and Nominated Deputies need to have the competence to manage the organisation both into a crises situation, to manage correctly and to return to normal operations following the standing down of the various ERP & Go Team Activities.
The Emergency Response Plan should demonstrate compliance with ORO.GEN.200 and AMC1 ORO.GEN,200(a)(1);(2);(3)(5) point (f) and should be designed to help the organisation to respond in the case of accidents, serious incidents or any other abnormal event triggering a crisis.
The number of phases that need to be implemented need to be established in order to prevent the potential confusion that can result when emergency situations arise.
Senior management must identify the responsibilities within their organisation, respond to the needs of next of kin of the crew and the passengers, and provide assistance to the emergency services and the authority in charge of any investigation.
