AMC1 ORGH.MGM.210(c) Personnel

• ED Decision 2025/007/R found in: Ground Handling (GH) (2025/23 and 2025/20) (Nov 2025)

##### AMC1 ORGH.MGM.210(c) Personnel *ED Decision 2025/007/R* **RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT FUNCTION** The GH organisation should establish a safety management function and a safety review board in the organisational structure. If more than one person is designated for the safety management function, the accountable manager should identify the person who acts as the unique focal point (i.e. the safety manager). (a) The safety manager should act as the focal point and be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of an effective SMS. The safety manager should perform the following duties and responsibilities: (1) act as a focal point for the safety aspects of the GH activities, as per ICAO Doc 9859 (Section 9.3.6); (2) monitor safety concerns in the aviation industry; (3) coordinate and communicate with the competent authority and with the accountable manager; (4) facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis and management; (5) monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan; (6) provide periodic reports on safety performance; (7) ensure the maintenance of safety management documentation; (8) ensure that safety management training is available and that it meets acceptable standards; (9) provide independent advice on safety matters; (10) ensure the initiation and follow‑up of internal occurrence investigations; (11) assess the risks related to changes affecting the main elements of the declaration. (b) For GH organisations with over 25 FTEs, the safety management function should be independent of operational line management.