Airport SMS

Safety Risk Management Process

Task 1:

Hazard 

Identification

Task 2:

Risk Assessment

Risk 

Investigate 

Hazard 

Identify 

Consequences

Audit & 

Continuous 

Improvement

Report Hazard Analyze Risk Analyze Root Cause 

Corrective Action 

Plan Classify Hazard 

Report Hazard HI 1

HI 2

Classify HI 3Investigation HI 4

HI 5HI 6

Consequences HI 7

Analysis RA 1Root Cause RA 2

Corrective AcWork Order Post Inspectio

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Task 1: Hazard Identification

1.1 Report 

Hazard

1.3 Hazard 

Investigation

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Steps

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Risk 

Database

Data Flow

Process Flow

1.4 Identify 

Consequences

1.2 Classify 

Hazards
InputPotential Hazard

1.1a

Identify 

Potential 

Hazard

Tasks,

Activities,

Jobs

Preliminary

Assessment

Interviews

Observations

Reporting 

Portal

1.2b

Communicate 

Potential 

Hazard to 

Airport

Informal 

Discussions

Safety 

Committee

Call Taker

Drop Box

Customer 

Service

Reporting 

Portal

1.1c

Record & 

Track 

Hazard

Preliminary 

Assessment

Hazard?

Y

N

Ri

Data

Actions

Research

Document and 

Close Hazard

Data Flow

Process Flow

Step 1.1: Report Hazard
Step 1.2: Classify Hazards

1.2a Perform 

Follow Up 

Investigation

1.2b Finalize 

Hazard

Determination

1.2c Perform 

Preliminary 

Prioritization 

(H,M,L)

InputHazard Report Y

Interviews

Observations

Hazard Criteria

Based on 

Findings

Meets 

hazard 

criteria?

N

Risk 

Database

Actions

Data Flow

Process Flow

Research

Document and 

Close Hazard
Step 1.3: Identify Consequences

Risk 

Database

Transitio

Actions

1.3a Break 

Hazards into 

Specific 

Categories

1.3b 

Document 

Consequences

InputUpdated Hazard ReportPrioritized Hazards List

Data Flow

Process Flow
2.1 Analyze 

Risk

2.2 

Conduct 

Root Cause 

Analysis

Task 2: Risk Assessment

Stag

Man

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OutpRisk C

Steps

Risk 

Database

Data Flow

Process Flow
Step 2.1: Analyze Risk

2.1a Identify 

Categories 

Affected and 

Associated 

Consequences

2.1d Classify 

Risk 

Risk 

Database

Step 2.2 Co

Root Cause A

Transition from 

Hazard 

Identification

2.1e Prio

Risk

2.1b Identify 

Likelihood & 

Severity of 

Consequences

Risk Matrix Risk Tole

2.1c Identify 

Averages of 

Consequences

Actions

InputConsequences List 

Data Flow

Process Flow
Step 2.2: Conduct Root Cause Analysis

2.2a Gather 

Required 

Information & 

Details

2.2c Verify 

Risk 

Classification 

& Priority 

Risk 

Database

2.2d Identify 

Systemic 

Issues for 

Resolution

2.2b 

Document 

Root Cause 

Analysis

Risk Matrix

Risk Tolerance

InputRisk ClassificationPrioritized Risks

Interviews

Observations

Research

Actions

Data Flow

Process Flow

Transition 
Task 3: Risk Management

3.1 Develop 

Corrective 

Action Plan

3.2 

Implement 

Corrective 

Actions

3.3 

Monitor 

Plan

InputRisk ClassificationRoot Cause 

OutpRisk MActual 

Steps

Audit 

Imp

Risk 

Database

Data Flow

Process Flow
Step 3.1: Develop Corrective Action Plan

InputValidated Risk ClassificationIdentified Root Cause

3.1a Identify 

Corrective 

Actions 

Existing and 

New Controls

3.1b Develop 

Detailed 

Corrective 

Action Plan

Hierarchy of 

Controls

Training

Rules & Regs

SOPs/MOUs

Minimum 

Standards

Budget

Risk Tolerance

Action Item

list

Schedule/

Timeline

Comm. Plan

Contacts

Cost Estimates

Internal 

Airport SMS 

Team 

3.1c Classify 

Remaining 

Risk

Risk Matrix

Risk 

Database

Pursue 

mitigation?

N

Y 3.1d Review & Approve Plan

Airport 

Stakeholders

N

Actions

Executive

Transition from Risk Assessment

Document and 

Close Risk

Monitor Risk

Data Flow

Process Flow

New Hazards

Audit & Continuous 

Improvement
Step 3.2: Implement Corrective Actions

3.2b 

Implement 

Corrective 

Actions

3.2c 

Conduct 

Post Work 

Inspection

Work Orders

3.2a 

Complete 

Required 

Documents

Special 

Instructions

InputRemaining RiskRisk Mitigation Plan

Actions

Risk 

Database

Data Flow

Process Flow
Step 3.3: Monitor Plan

3.3b 

Re-Classify 

Remaining 

Risk

Interviews

3.3a 

Ongoing 

Inspections 

& Follow Up

Observations

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InputCorrective Actions CompleteInspection Documentation

Research

Risk Matrix

Actions

Risk 

Database

Data Flow

Process Flow