SMS at PIT A Work In Progress
Kurt Sopp
[email protected] (412) 472-5610
Goals Share PIT’s experience in developing and implementing SMS. Lessons Learned
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Phase 1 Pilot Program Spring 2007 – Selected as a Phase I SMS participant airport (over 20 airports). Sent 4 Staff Members to attend SMS introductory workshop. Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Phase 1 Pilot Program Selected a consultant to assist in developing our SMS Plan (Jacobs Consultancy – Now Leigh Fisher) Developed SMS Manual and Implementation Plan (First Draft March 2008) Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Phase 1 Pilot Program Review of existing policies, safety programs, training, documentation. GAP Analysis.
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SMS Plan Development Issues Safety Policy Movement vs. Non-movement? Safety Structure – Job Descriptions Non-punitive reporting system and disciplinary policy (anonymous) Selection of Incident Reporting Software Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Phase 2 Pilot Program Selected in 2010 to participate in Phase 2 Pilot Program (Implementation) Completion December 2011
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Phase 2 Pilot Program Implementing Incident Reporting Database Software - Eagle Integrated Solutions – trend Analysis Incident Reporting Module Hazard Reporting Module Wildlife Reporting Module Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Phase 2 Pilot Program Tough Book Laptop in Ops Vehicles Wireless Mesh of airfield (1 Million – Multi – year project)
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program
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Phase 2 Pilot Program Integration with Work Order Software
Training of Personnel
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Moderate Negligible N
Major Low L
Catastrophic Medium M
Possible
Negligible N
Low L
Medium M
High H
Likely
Low L
Medium M
High H
High H
Medium M
High H
High H
High H
Rare
Minor Negligible N
Imminent
Likelihood (Probability)
RISK MATRIX Table Severity (Potential Consequences)
Negligible = N ‐ No action required Low = L ‐ Continue to monitor Medium = M ‐ Action plan required High = H ‐ Immediate action required
Phase 2 Pilot Program
First Safety Risk Analysis – Jetway Safety – based on 9 incidents since 9/08.
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Phase 2 Pilot Program SRA took 9 staff members 2 hours to discuss. Final Report – 33 pages. 3 more SRA by December 2011.
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Phase 2 Pilot Program Staff buy-in is essential, yet hard to obtain. Use of a consultant for implementation is recommended. Phase 2 – 1200 of staff time.
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Phase 2 Pilot Program Record keeping is significant – training, SRM, Safety Assurance, Safety Meetings, hazard identification and mitigation efforts. Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Phase 2 Pilot Program Airline Involvement – Lighter than desired FAA Involvement – ATO, ADO
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Phase 2 Pilot Program Cost estimates in NPRM are understated. Timeframe for plan development and implementation is extremely aggressive. Will likely add staff. Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
SMS Benefits More systematic approach to safety. Greater safety awareness among employees. Better ability to monitor incident/hazard trends. Positive input from insurance provider. Allegheny County Airport Authority Kurt Sopp
Thanks for your attention
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