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Positioning airports for safety management system success
Journal of Airport Management,
10
(4),
334-342
(2016)
Abstract
Safety management systems (SMS) offer airports a new structure and set of tools that enable the enhancement of current safety programmes and facilitate the implementation of initiatives to improve public and employee safety. Whether anticipating future regulatory guidance or voluntarily capitalising on the new methodology, airport operators can position themselves for SMS success. By cultivating stakeholder relationships, proactively managing risk, and maximising the use of available data, airports can realise the scalable advantages of SMS.
Keywords: safety; safety management system; SMS; risk management
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Author's Biography
Stephen Thompson leads a team of safety professionals at Denver International Airport, the fifth busiest airport in North America. This team is responsible for providing oversight and direction for airfield safety, construction safety and employee safety. His leadership in these areas stems from over 20 years of experience in aviation safety. Steve is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, holds a Master’s degree in management from Webster University, and a Certificate of Management in Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
