GM1 145.A.200(a)(1) Management system

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 38

SAFETY ACTION GROUP

1. Depending on the size of the organisation and the nature and complexity of its activities, a safety action group may be established as a standing group or as an ad hoc group to assist, or act on behalf of the safety manager or the safety review board.

2. More than one safety action group may be established, depending on the scope of the task and the specific expertise required.

3. The safety action group usually reports to, and takes strategic direction from, the safety review board, and may be composed of managers, supervisors and personnel from operational areas.

4. The safety action group may be tasked or assist with:

   1. monitoring safety performance;

   2. defining actions to control risks to an acceptable level;

   3. assessing the impact of organisational changes on safety;

   4. ensuring that safety actions are implemented within the agreed timescales;

   5. reviewing the effectiveness of previous safety actions and safety promotion.