This report is based on a presentation held at Helitech Safety Workshop, Amsterdam, 16 October 2014 In 2005 the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) was launched with the objective to reduce the helicopter accident rate by 80% worldwide by 2016. The European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST) is committed to the IHST objective, with emphasis on improving the European safety. Technology...Read More
The following link opens a document hosted on the SkyBrary website describing the ARMS methodology for operational risk management developed by the Aviation Risk Management Solutions (ARMS) group under the aegis of ECAST View AssessmentRead More
ECAST Leaflet – Using Advanced Navigation Technology Safely This leaflet helps pilots in Using Advanced Navigation Technology Safely. The market for on-board navigation technology is evolving quickly. The immediate potential safety benefits are numerous including reduced workload and unprecedented information to enhance situational awareness but may induce overreliance on systems and distraction. This leaflet intends to raise awareness on potential...Read More
Developed by the Dutch National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) for ECAST, this document defines and operationalises the safety culture concept and provide a safety culture framework. Download ‘This document has been prepared by the EASA ECAST SMS Working Group and provides guidance to organisations on the concept of Safety Culture. While no requirements regarding Safety Culture are included in the EASA...Read More
Developed by ECAST, this document presents guidance on hazard identification to support Risk Assessment and Management in a (Safety) Management System. ‘Safety risk assessment is one of the functions in a Safety Management System and an important element of safety risk assessment is the identification of hazards. A hazard can be considered as a dormant potential for harm which is...Read More
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