ED Decision 2024/004/R
SAFETY MANAGER
(a) The safety manager should be the focal point and responsible for the development, administration, and maintenance of an effective safety management system (see also AMC1 ADR.OR.D.005(b)(1)).
(b) The role of the safety manager should be to:
(1) facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis, and management;
(2) monitor the implementation and functioning of the safety management system, including the necessary safety actions;
(3) manage the safety reporting system of the aerodrome;
(4) provide periodic reports on safety performance;
(5) ensure maintenance of safety management documentation;
(6) ensure that there is safety management training available, and that it meets acceptable standards;
(7) provide advice on safety matters; and
(8) initiate and participate in internal occurrence/accident investigations.
(c) The safety manager should have:
(1) adequate practical experience and expertise in aerodrome operations, or aerodrome maintenance, or similar area;
(2) adequate knowledge of safety and quality management;
(3) adequate knowledge of the aerodrome manual; and
(4) comprehensive knowledge of the applicable requirements in the area of aerodromes.
(d) The safety manager should not be one of the persons referred to in point ADR.OR.D.015(b). However, in the case of less complex aerodrome organisations/operations, the safety manager may be the accountable manager, or any other person at appropriate management level (including the persons referred to in point ADR.OR.D.015(b)), provided that he or she can act independently of other managers within the organisation of the aerodrome operator, has adequate knowledge and experience in accordance with point (b) above, and has direct access to the accountable manager and to appropriate management for safety matters.
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