EU Proposes First-ever Regulation for Ground Handling
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just announced a groundbreaking proposal to regulate ground handling at EU airports.
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Understanding the “Dirty Dozen”
In the realm of aviation maintenance, safety is paramount. One of the key tools for enhancing safety is understanding the “Dirty Dozen” – a list of twelve human factors that significantly contribute to maintenance errors.
Standalone FRMS Manual or Integrating it into Your SMM?
FRMS procedures are essential to document your FRMS structure and processes. But, should it be a standalone manual, such as “FRMS Manual”? Or a part of your current Safety Management Manual?
WOCL for Crew: Strategies for Coping Fatigue
Uncover how aviation crew can manage the Window of Circadian Low (WOCL) to maintain high safety standards and optimal performance. Learn tactics to combat fatigue during critical flight phases.
Continuous improvement of a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS)
A Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) is a data-driven, risk-informed, and systematic approach to managing employee fatigue in safety-sensitive industries, particularly in aviation. It is based on scientific principles and knowledge, as well as operational experience, and is designed to ensure that personnel maintain adequate levels of alertness and performance.
Differences between Mitigation and Control
Mistakenly mitigation and control concepts replace eachother on some academic or professional texts. However, they are different than eachother. Control is a measure which is preventive to reduce likelihood, while mitigation can be seen more corrective, to reduce the severity of a risk event. It is always the best to keep the fact below in mind: “In automobiles: ABS is a control. Safety belt is a mitigation” The purpose of the ABS is to prevent an accident, while safety […]