SMS Part 7: Using the SMS Hazard Log to Support Change Management

SMS Part 7: Using the SMS Hazard Log to Support Change Management

This podcast from Aviation Maintenance Magazine discusses how to use the Hazard Log within a Safety Management System (SMS) to manage change effectively. The Hazard Log helps document the identification, assessment, and mitigation of safety hazards, allowing for a risk-based approach to safety management. The podcast highlights the benefits of a robust SMS, emphasizing how it not only allocates resources but also helps to document safety decisions, including the implementation and evaluation of mitigations. Importantly, the Hazard Log can be used as a change management tool, enabling users to identify potential risks associated with proposed changes and to assess how they may impact existing mitigations.