0

Southern Illinois Airport

Safety Management System 

(SMS) Manual
 1

Table of Contents

Southern Illinois Airport (SIA) Safety Culture 3

Managerial Commitment 3

Safety Culture Development 3

Element 1.1 Safety Policy 4

Element 1.2 SMS Management Review 4

Element 1.3 Non-Punitive Reporting Policy 5

Element 1.4 Roles, Responsibilities and Employee Involvement 5

Element 1.5 SMS Integration 16

Element 1.6 Safety Goals and Objectives 16

Element 1.7 Records Management 17

Element 1.8 Organizational Chart 17

Element 2.1 Safety Risk Management (SRM) 17

Element 2.2 Corrective and Preventative Actions 21

Element 2.3 Lessons Learned 21

Element 2.4 SRM Trend Analysis 21

Element 2.5 SRM Documentation 21

Element 2.6 Competency and Continuous Improvement Processes 22

Element 2.7 Reporting Systems 22

Element 3.1 Internal Safety Audits 25

Element 3.2 Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Managerial Review 32

Element 3.3 Emergency Notification 32

Element 3.4 Ground Evacuation Plan 37
 2

Element 3.5 Investigation and Analysis 52

Element 4.1 Communication 54

Element 4.2 Safety Information Dissemination 55

Element 4.3 Safety Committees 55

Element 4.4 Safety Award Program 56

Element 4.5 SMS Training 57

Element 4.6 Systems Safety Training 57

Element 4.7 EPR Training 59

Element 4.8 Driver Training 64

Element 4.9 Snow Removal Driver Training 64

Element 5.0 Non-Airport Personnel Safety Awareness Training 66

Element 5.1 Apron Safety 67

Element 5.2 Safety Inspection Training 69

Element 5.3 Training Effectiveness 70

Element 5.4 Schedule for Implementation and Associated Costs 71

Appendix A SIA Organizational Chart 72

Appendix B SRM Worksheet 73

Appendix C SRM Example 74

Appendix D Audit Checklist 76

Appendix E Emergency Notification Telephone Numbers 79

Appendix F Record of Calls 82

Appendix G Bomb Threat Information Sheet 83

Appendix H Event Reporting Form 84
 3

Southern Illinois Airport Safety Culture

Southern Illinois Airport (SIA) defines its safety culture as the intrinsic adoption of safety 

conscious behavior and practices by all members of the organization. SIA recognizes the 

dynamic relationship that exists between employees and their working environment at SIA. SIA 

proactively seeks to reduce the level of risk associated with all activities on the airport. 

The purpose of a safety management system is to lay out a systems approach to the development 

of safety policies, procedures, and practices that will achieve the SIA safety objectives. As with 

any management system, this involves planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the safety 

practices of the airport. 

The essential goal of an SMS is to broaden and strengthen the part of the airport culture that 

deals with safe operations. This is commonly referred to as the safety culture of an organization. 

Southern Illinois Airport (SIA) defines its safety culture as the intrinsic adoption of safety 

conscious behavior and practices by all members of the organization. 

A shared safety-mindset is crucial toward establishing a safety culture. A shared safety-mindset 

places emphasis on safety education, safety situational awareness, communication, participation

by all members of the SIA team, and responsibility for safety is assumed by all members of the 

organization. It is this assembly of characteristics and attitudes that define the safety culture at 

the Southern Illinois Airport. 

Management Commitment

The management of SIA is committed to the establishment of a safety culture. The safety of 

personnel is of unrivaled, paramount importance. SIA management pledges to monitor safety 

performance as keenly as financial performance and encourages all airport personnel to report 

safety concerns without fear of reprisal. Our objective is to facilitate the development of a safety 

culture that permeates throughout every component of the organization. 

Safety Culture Development

A safety culture will be attained through the adoption of four major tenets and their respective

 activities:

1. Safety Policy and Objectives

2. Safety Promotion

3. Safety Risk Management

4. Safety Assurance
 4

COMPONENT 1: SAFETY POLICY

Element 1.1: Safety Policy

1.1.1. The safety of personnel associated with the Southern Illinois Airport is of unrivaled 

importance to the Southern Illinois Airport Authority. Safety is an activity that requires 

deliberate effort and personal commitment from every member of the Southern Illinois Airport 

community. Our commitment is to work alongside each of you in proactively ensuring the safest 

environment we can collectively achieve. The result is a non-punitive working environment that 

encourages the identification, reporting, and correction of safety issues by all airport employees.

1.1.2. In collaboration with Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the Southern Illinois 

Airport Authority is spearheading the adoption and promotion of a safety culture based on trust, 

participation and shared ownership. Airport employees, tenants and visitors are highly 

encouraged to share information regarding any safety issue or concern.

1.1.3. The Southern Illinois Airport Authority pledges that disciplinary action will not be taken 

against any person reporting a safety hazard or safety concern. We encourage you to play an 

active role in creating an atmosphere where safety permeates the fabric of our organization.

Element 1.2: SMS Management Review

1.2.1 In order to comply with SMS guidelines the management team of SIA shall:

- Keep the SMS document current by updating its contents with new developments on 

FAA, TSA and other federal, state and local regulations. The SIA manager or the airport 

safety coordinator shall review the accuracy of the SMS manual annually. Annual 

reviews shall be conducted and documented no later than June of each year.

- The SIA manager and the airport safety coordinator will keep in direct communication 

with SIA personnel, tenants and other occupants and users to measure concerns surfacing 

relevant to the SMS review process by having an annual meeting with all parties of 

interest. 

- Maintain a current copy of the approved SMS documentation for inspection by the FAA. 

This copy will be maintained in the airport manager‟s office. 

- Provide the FAA Regional Airports Division with a copy of the most current SMS 

documentation including any amendments. 

- Shall notify airport personnel and all airport tenants when an immediate change to SMS 

policy is required.

1.2.2 Because of its‟ dynamic nature, certain exceptions will require immediate attention to 

determine potential amendments to SMS documentation:
 5

- The SMS documentation shall be immediately placed under review and updated where 

necessary when amendments are made to the Airport Certification Manual (ACM) in 

order to maintain congruency between the two documents. 

- In the event of immediate safety concerns brought to the attention of the SIA Manager or 

the airport safety coordinator arising from- but not limited to; hazardous situations 

leading to capital loss and/or personal injury and/or loss of life due such conditions as 

 incidents/accidents resulting from human error or otherwise

 adverse weather conditions

 construction activity

 mechanical or electronic failure

 other unusual conditions on the airport 

Element 1.3: Non-Punitive Reporting Policy

1.3.1. SIA embraces a non-punitive safety reporting policy. Therefore, the Southern Illinois 

Airport Authority and the Airport Manager guarantee that punitive-action will not be 

taken against any employee of the airport for identifying, reporting, and correcting 

hazards on or associated with the Southern Illinois Airport. Personnel and tenants involved 

in the accidental/unintentional destruction of airport property are encouraged to report the extent 

of the damage to their immediate supervisors or airport official without fear of punitive action. 

The SIA Authority is concerned with the accident being reported and identifying a potential 

hazard – not punishing the individual. 

1.3.2. However, personnel who participate in negligent, reckless, or illegal behavior will be held 

accountable. The airport manager will take appropriate action against an employee who 

knowingly disguises or hides a known hazard from airport management and supervisors. 

Such employee actions will be considered a violation of the responsibility each member of the 

SIA team has for the safety of other team members, tenants of the airport, and other users of 

airport facilities. This policy will go into effect 90 days after every employee receives initial 

safety training in accordance with this SMS.

Element 1.4: Roles, Responsibilities and Employee Involvement

1.4.1. All SIA employees and tenants have a shared responsibility to ensure the safety of 

personnel and airport resources. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring 

the safety of their immediate work environment, reporting safety hazards and safety concerns as 

quickly as possible, complying with safety regulations and policies, etc. All airport employees 

are highly encouraged to become active participants in airport safety. However, key airport 

personnel have specific responsibilities; those responsibilities are discussed in this section.
 6

AIRPORT MANAGER

The Airport Manager is under the general supervision of the Southern Illinois Airport Authority.

General Description

The Authority appoints an airport manager to administer the affairs of the airport. The airport 

manager is responsible to the Authority for the application of their policies including issues 

relating to safety and the prudent use of fiscal resources authorized in the annual budget. This is 

accomplished by the airport manager providing the supervision and ensuring performance of the 

planning, development, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance and equipping, 

administration, operation, regulation, protection, and policing of the airport for the airport 

authority. This ensures that the day to day operation of the airport and its assets are safe and 

secure.

Specific Description

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The airport manager is responsible for, but not limited to, supervising the selection, assignment, 

development, evaluation and termination of subordinate personnel; overseeing personnel needs 

such as recruitment, qualification, and training; overseeing and maintaining adequate control of 

personnel engaged in the various activities of the airport including, flight line, customer service, 

safety and security, maintenance, ARFF, and office functions to ensure operational efficiency 

and safety; directing personnel in the investigation and resolution of violations of airport rules 

and regulations by employees, tenants, contractors, or the public; conducting and monitoring 

personnel in the proper inspection, assessment, and notification of airport conditions affecting 

safety; reviewing records and performance of all employees to ensure the adequacy and 

currency of each employee in filling the requirements of the position; monitoring the adequacy 

of all contractual personnel services and ensuring the fulfillment of contractual obligations; and 

performing other related duties as needed. The airport rules and regulations document provides 

all personnel operating on SIA including tenant organizations with rules and regulations 

including those pertaining to safety, and is applicable to and for all aircraft, vehicles, pilots, 

operators, companies, business organizations, government agencies and all persons coming upon 

SIA for any purpose.

IMPROVEMENT, PLANNING, OPERATING, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSTRUCTION 

RESPONSIBILITIES PERTAINING TO SAFETY:

The airport manager is responsible for the improvement, planning, operating, maintenance, and 

construction of the airport including, but not limited to, supervising, directing, negotiating terms 

and recommending the approval to the Board of contracts for the safe use of the airport‟s 

runways, taxiways, ramps, aprons, hangars, shops, buildings, and grounds; conferring with and 

advising the Board on aviation safety issues affecting the short term and long term plans for 

maintaining the status of the airport and improving the future status of the airport; participating 

in airport planning and development by researching, evaluating, and recommending development 

and operational plans affecting the safety on the airport; consulting with city, state, federal and 
 7

other officials on airport operating and planning matters; directing and coordinating a 

comprehensive airport maintenance program and overseeing maintenance, renovation, and 

construction activities for buildings, pavements, and grounds that may affect safety; supervising 

the preparation of maintenance schedules; preparing and/or supervising the preparation of plans, 

specifications, and cost estimates of proposed modifications to airport premises to maintain 

safety including consulting with architects and engineers and referring any discrepancies to the 

attention of consulting architects and engineers; preparing and administering the airport‟s safety 

and security procedures including operations to ensure compliance with federal regulations; 

ensuring prompt and accurate corrective action is taken to eliminate unsafe conditions on airport 

premises; monitoring the conduct of the construction activities of the airport to ensure strict 

safety compliance with appropriate safety measures; supervising the various types of contractual 

services provided to the airport; and performing other related duties as needed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The airport manager must perform other duties that are necessary for the safe and efficient 

operation of the airport including, but not limited to, ensuring and directing adequate responses 

to airport emergencies; supervising the safe and orderly operation of landings, taking-off, 

taxiing, or parking of aircraft and the circulation and control of vehicles and pedestrian traffic in 

and upon the airport premises; reporting and disseminating information regarding the airport and 

facility conditions and safety hazards; receiving tenant complaints pertaining to safety and 

ensuring corrective action is taken; increasing awareness of the airport safety issues and ensuring 

that this safety culture is followed strictly; maintaining currency with respect to all local, state, 

and federal laws and regulations that affect the airport operations including safety and advising 

the Board of the same; safeguarding all airport records; ensuring the compliance of all parties 

with the airport ordinances and recommending changes in the ordinances to the Board as 

necessary; and performing other related duties as needed.
 8

OPERATIONS/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Operations/Administrative Assistant works under the direct supervision and general 

direction of the airport manager. The operations/administrative assistant also functions as the 

airport safety coordinator. The administrative assistant assists the manager in the compliance and 

observance of all safety ordinances and regulations. 

General Description

The operations/administrative assistant performs a variety of secretarial, clerical, and 

bookkeeping functions. The administrative assistant is under the supervision of the airport 

manager and will consult with the manager on all safety issues.
 9

AIRPORT SAFETY COORDINATOR

The airport safety coordinator position shall be appointed by the SIA manager. The position is 

normally held by the SIA operations/administrative assistant. The airport safety coordinator

shall be under the supervision of the SIA manager. The airport safety coordinator is responsible 

for, but not limited to, the following safety-related activities:

1. In conjunction with the SIA manager, the airport safety coordinator addresses all airport 

safety related concerns

2. Oversight of the SMS program

3. The currency and accuracy of SMS documents

4. The promotion of the SMS program

5. Training activities outlined in the SMS and SIA Airport Certification Manuals (ACM)

6. The SIA Safety Risk management (SRM) program, including investigation, documentation, 

and follow-up activities

7. Airport safety inspections - as outlined in the SMS and SIA ACM

8. Oversight of the Driver Training Program for airfield drivers.

9. A record-keeping function that triggers/identifies personnel training requirements
 10

AIRPORT MAINTENANCE FOREMAN/ AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING

(ARFF) OFFICER

The Airport Maintenance Foreman/ARFF Officer performs under the general supervision of the 

airport manager.

General Description

An employee under this classification is assigned the responsibilities of both an Airport 

Maintenance Foreman and an ARFF Officer. These duties include a combination of airport 

crash and rescue functions, and the planning, coordination, monitoring, and performance of 

maintenance and repair activities on airport properties including those affecting safety. This 

employee must possess the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, perform 

prolonged arduous work under adverse weather conditions, and possess skills in the safe 

operation of motorized vehicles and light equipment. The maintenance foreman, in conjunction 

with, the maintenance specialist manages the airport‟s maintenance component. 

Specific Description

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MAINTENANCE FOREMAN:

This employee is responsible for the maintenance of airport property and all safety issues relating 

to the airport, including, but not limited to, directing and performing the maintenance and repair 

of airfield grounds, airport buildings, and their mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and air 

conditioning systems for smooth and safe operation on and off the field; monitoring the 

maintenance of records; requisitioning supplies, tools, materials, and equipment to ensure safe 

maintenance practices ; monitoring and reporting on the progress of construction projects and 

maintenance work in a safe manner; advising the airport manager on safety requirements of the 

airport pavements, grounds, lighting systems, buildings, vehicles, and shop; coordinating and 

performing the prompt repair, cleaning, and snow removal of all pavements to maintain safe 

conditions on and off the airfield; diagnosing failures in equipment and vehicles and effecting 

repairs to same, keeping time records; training maintenance staff on safety issues; assisting the 

airport manager in establishing safety priorities; developing preventative maintenance standards; 

operating tractors, trucks and other maintenance equipment in a safe manner including the 

operation of construction equipment on an occasional basis; and performing other related duties 

as needed to maintain safety at the airport. This employee is also responsible for maintaining a 

safe, clean and sanitary condition the office, shop, all equipment, and vehicles.
 11

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING 

(ARFF) OFFICER:

This employee shall respond to alarms and emergencies; provide efficient airport safety 

protection; assist in the suppression of aircraft fires; participate in on-the-job training programs 

provided or assigned by the airport manager; complete all airport safety training requirements; 

operate communication equipment; inspect airport premises for presence of fire hazards and fire 

safety violations; and perform other related duties and functions as needed.

In addition, this employee shall operate fire-fighting vehicles. This employee is also responsible 

for maintaining fire-fighting vehicles by inspecting pumping equipment, ignition, batteries, 

brakes, and other equipment daily, and cleaning, including, both the interior and exterior of each 

vehicle.
 12

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1/ARFF OFFICER

The Maintenance Technician 1/ARFF Officer is under the direct supervision of the Airport 

Maintenance Foreman. 

General Description

An employee under this classification holds responsibilities and duties of both a maintenance 

technician and an ARFF Officer. These duties include a combination of airport crash and rescue 

functions, and maintenance and repairing of airport property including those affecting safety. 

This employee must possess the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, 

perform prolonged arduous work under adverse weather conditions, possess skills in the safe 

operation of motorized vehicles and light equipment, and have the ability to lift heavy articles 

when necessary. This employee must endeavor to maintain a safe environment at their immediate 

work area as well as the airport in general.

Specific Description

RESPONSIBILITES OF A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 1:

This employee shall maintain a safe environment and condition by performing the maintenance 

and repair of airfield grounds, airport buildings, and their mechanical and electrical equipment, 

plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems; prepare simple reports; repair, clean, and 

remove snow on all pavement areas; diagnose failures in equipment and vehicles and effect 

repairs to same; keep records of maintenance work and receipts; safely operate power mowers, 

chain saws, brush cutters, edger‟s, clippers, and other equipment used in landscaping and 

maintenance; safely operate construction equipment on an occasional basis; and perform other 

related duties as needed. Each employee is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary 

condition the office, shop, all equipment, and vehicles.
 13

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2/ARFF OFFICER

The Maintenance Technician 2/ARFF Officer is under the direct supervision of the Airport 

Maintenance Foreman and is subordinate to the Maintenance Technician 1.

General Description

An employee under this classification holds responsibilities and duties of both a Maintenance 

Technician and an ARFF Officer. These duties include a combination of airport crash and rescue 

functions, and maintenance and repairing of airport property including those affecting safety. 

This employee must possess the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, 

perform prolonged arduous work under adverse weather conditions, possess skills in the safe 

operation of motorized vehicles and light equipment, and have the ability to lift heavy articles 

when necessary. This employee must endeavor to maintain a safe environment at their immediate 

work area as well as the airport in general.

Specific Description

RESPONSIBILITES OF A MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 2:

This employee shall maintain a safe environment and condition by performing the maintenance 

and repair of airfield grounds, airport buildings, and their mechanical and electrical equipment, 

plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems; prepare simple reports; repair, clean, and 

remove snow on all pavement areas; diagnose failures in equipment and vehicles and effect 

repairs to same; keep records of maintenance work and receipts; safely operate power mowers, 

chain saws, brush cutters, edgers, clippers, and other equipment used in landscaping and 

maintenance; safely operate construction equipment on an occasional basis; and perform other 

related duties as needed. Each employee is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and sanitary 

condition the office, shop, all equipment, and vehicles.
 14

MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST

The Maintenance Specialist performs under the general direction of the airport manager and

works in conjunction with the maintenance foreman.

General Description

The maintenance specialist is a knowledgeable and skilled individual who provides advice and 

suggestions to maintain safety standards at the airport. In consultation with the maintenance 

foreman, the maintenance specialist assists in determining and planning the maintenance needs 

and activities of the airport that affect safety. Work in this position may be prolonged and 

arduous and under adverse temperature and weather conditions. This employee must endeavor to 

maintain a safe environment at their immediate work area as well as the airport in general.

Specific Description

The maintenance specialist assists in the maintenance of airport facilities and equipment through 

hands-on involvement and by providing advice and suggestions. This ensures that the facilities,

as well as, equipment function as intended, and do not pose as a safety hazard during operation. 

Through diagnosis, he recommends and performs work required to repair and safely maintain 

vehicles, equipment and building structures and components. He operates a full range of tools, 

equipment and vehicles in the performance of his job. 

This position may be filled by either an airport employee or an independent contractor.
 15

AIRPORT POLICE CHIEF

The Airport Police Chief is under the general supervision of the airport manager.

General Description

The airport police chief is responsible for organizing and directing all airport security activities. 

The airport police chief is responsible for enforcing airport rules and regulations, supervising the 

airport security officers in the performance of their duties, reacting quickly and calmly in an 

emergency condition, and to deal courteously and effectively with the public. This position is 

specifically designed for the security and safety of the airport. This employee is responsible for 

directing the inspection of all airport premises for security, as well as safety, and recommend 

corrective action.

Specific Description

The airport police chief is primarily responsible for the security of the airport. However, the 

airport police chief is encouraged to advise on safety issues in and around the airport; attending 

safety and security meetings; organizing an effective response to all airport emergencies; 

enforcing established airport rules and regulations and those laws permitted by state statute; 

apprehending violators of any rules, regulations, or laws governing the airport property; directing 

traffic; enforcing traffic and parking regulations to ensure safety on the roads leading to and from 

the airport; investigating accidents on airport property; assisting other law enforcement agencies 

as requested; operating security vehicles and equipment in a safe manner; participating in on-thejob training programs provided or assigned by the airport manager, and performing other related 

duties and functions as needed.
 16

Element 1.5: SMS Integration

1.5.1. The organizational integration of a SMS will involve several activities, including:

1. Employee awareness of the SMS via initial and annual recurrent training.

2. The development of safety related promotional materials.

3. The development of a safety webpage on the airport website.

4. The creation of a formal safety committee.

5. Incorporation of SMS practices in employee evaluations

Element 1.6: Safety Goals and Objectives

The SIA Safety Coordinator will: 1) ensure the communication, training, and continuous 

improvement programs are in place; 2) track key targets, generate reports, analyze data and make 

recommendations to the airport manager for policy guidance; and 3) bring safety issues to the 

attention of the airport manager. The SIA Authority‟s objective is continuous improvement in 

safety through a proactive safety-first culture. The Airport Authority will accomplish this by the

following objectives:

• Provide clear guidance for responsibilities and accountability for safety.

• Provide the tools necessary for success of the SMS.

• Meet or exceed all applicable regulations.

• Encourage the participation of all employees. This includes Airport Authority

 staff, tenants, and business partners.

• Provide clear communication channels for all SIA employees.

• Promote safety as the airport‟s number one priority.

• Monitor and measure progress towards specific safety targets. Manage those results, always 

 striving for continuous improvement.

Safety objectives and goals shall be communicated to all employees during initial and recurrent 

SMS training. In addition, safety promotional items will also be utilized for the purpose of 

communicating safety goals and objectives. (See Section 4.1)
 17

Element 1.7: Records Management

1.7.1 SIA Management is responsible for correct and current record keeping of all SMS related 

training and incident reporting files. 

1.7.2. All SIA personnel will be asked to review and comply with SMS documentation. All 

personnel will be given copies of the SMS document for review. The airport safety coordinator

will administer a computer-based exam to test knowledge of the subject. Upon satisfactory 

completion of the exam the subject will be asked to complete a short paper-based form indicating 

agreement and compliance with SIA SMS guidelines.

1.7.3. Records of both the test score and form of compliance will become the sole property of 

SIA and will be saved electronically and paper-based in individual SIA personnel files for 

liability purposes. 

Element 1.8: Organizational Chart

The organizational chart is located in Appendix A.

COMPONENT 2: RISK MANAGEMENT

Element 2.1: Safety Risk Management (SRM)

2.1.1. SRM is a systematic, explicit, and comprehensive approach for managing safety risk at all 

levels throughout the airport. A comprehensive SMS using SRM will develop layers of safety 

built upon the measures taken to mitigate risk. An unsafe event can occur when gaps occur in the 

system‟s protective layers. These gaps are not static and may appear unexpectedly. In order for 

an incident or accident to take place there is normally a succession of gaps in a system that will 

line up and enable an event to occur. A daily safety inspection is conducted by qualified airport 

personnel, including the airport manager and airport safety coordinator, as outlined in Section 

327 of the SIA Airport Certification Manual. Personnel conducting daily safety inspections shall 

consider the five phases of SRM, outlined below, during the course of the safety inspection. The 

five phases of SRM shall also be employed during "additional" safety inspections outlined in 

Section 327 of the SIA Airport Certification Manual.

The Five Phases of SRM

There are five phases to the SRM Process include: 

Phase 1. Describe the system 

Phase 2. Identify the hazards 

Phase 3. Determine the risk 

Phase 4. Assess and analyze the risk 
 18

Phase 5. Treat the risk (i.e., mitigate, monitor and track) 

Phase 1: Describe the system. When considering the environment of the airport system, 

consider all of the safety-related functions already outlined in the ACM. The existing safety 

functions should steer the focus of the risk management analysis and will assist in determining 

potential mitigation strategies. 

Phase 2: Identify Hazards. In this phase, hazards to the system (i.e., operation, equipment, 

people, and procedures) are identified in a systematic, disciplined way. There are many ways to 

do this, but all require at least four elements: 

• Operational expertise 

• Training in SMS, and if possible, hazard analysis techniques 

• A simple, but well-defined, hazard analysis tool

• Adequate documentation of the process

The hazard identification stage considers all the possible sources of system failure. 

Depending on the nature and size of the system under consideration, these should 

include: 

- The equipment (example: construction equipment on a movement surface) 

- Operating environment (example: cold, night, low visibility) 

- Human element (example: shift work) 

- Operational procedures (example: staffing levels) 

- Maintenance procedures (example: nightly movement area inspections by airport 

electricians) 

- External services (example: ramp traffic by Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) or law 

enforcement vehicles) 

Phase 3: Determine the risk. In this phase, each hazard in its system context is identified to 

determine what risks exist, if any, that may be related to the hazard. In this phase, there is no 

determination of the severity or potential of the risk occurring. First, all potential hazards are 

identified and documented on an SRM worksheet (Appendix B). Information derived from the 

SRM Worksheet shall be input into the SIA Safety Matrix (Figure 2-1) to determine the level of 

risk associated with an operation/activity.

Phase 4: Assess and Analyze the Risk. In this Phase, the airport personnel estimate the level of 

risk associated with an operation or condition by using the SIA predictive risk matrix (Figure 2-

3). In order to assess the risk of an accident or incident occurring, severity and likelihood are first 

determined.
 19

Severity is determined by the worst, credible potential outcome. Less severe effects may be 

considered in addition to this, but at a minimum, the most severe effects are considered (Figure 

2-1). Determination of severity is independent of likelihood, and likelihood should not be 

considered when determining severity. 

Figure 2-1 Severity Classification

Criteria

 Severity Classification

No Safety 

Effect

A

Minor

B

Major

C

Hazardous

D

Catastrophic

E

Effect on 

aircraft 

operations

No effect on 

safety

Slight reduction 

in safety 

margin or 

functional 

capabilities

Significant 

reduction in 

safety margin 

or functional 

capability

Large reduction 

in safety margin 

or functional 

capabilities

Hull loss

Effect on 

people

Inconvenience Physical 

discomfort

Physical 

distress 

possibly 

including 

injuries

Serious or fatal 

injury to small 

number of 

people

At least one 

fatality

Loss of 

confidence in 

airport 

Slight to 

moderate 

impact on 

airport 

reputation

Moderate 

impact to 

reputation at 

community 

level

Significant 

impact to 

reputation at 

regional level

Significant 

impact to 

reputation at 

state level

Severe impact 

to reputation at 

national level

Environmental 

Impact

Non-Reportable Reportable 

without fine

Physical 

damage and 

fine

Considerable 

damage to 

people/facilities/ 

equipment

Significant fine 

and cost

Loss of people, 

facilities or 

equipment

Highest fine 

and cost

Financial loss

Slight damage is 

less than

$5,000

Noticeable 

damage 

between 

$5,000 and 

$25,000

Large damage 

between 

$25,000 and 

$100,000

Major damage 

between 

$100,000 and 

$1,000,000

Severe damage 

exceeds 

$1,000,000
 20

Determine the probability that the hazard will cause an accident or incident of the severity 

assessed previously (Figure 2-2). Probability may be determined quantitatively when historical 

information is available.

Figure 2-2 Likelihood of Occurrence

Qualitative

Definition Meaning

Value

Frequent Likely to occur many times (at least once per month) 1

Probable Likely to occur some times (more than once per year) 2

Remote Unlikely, but possible to occur (once per year) 3

Extremely

Remote Very unlikely to occur (once every five years) 4

Extremely

Improbable

Almost inconceivable that the event will occur

(once every ten years) 5
 21

Hazards are ranked according to the severity and the likelihood of their risk, which is illustrated 

by where they fall on the risk matrix (Figure 2-3). Hazards with high risk receive higher priority 

for treatment and mitigation. 

Figure 2-3 SIA Risk Matrix Likelihood

Severity

No Safety 

Effect

A

Minor

B

Major

C

Hazardous

D

Catastrophic

E

Frequent

1

Low Medium High High High

Probable

2

Low Medium High High High

Remote

3

Low Low Medium High High

Extremely 

Remote

4

Low Low Low Medium High

Extremely

Improbable

5

Low Low Low Low

Medium

High

 High Risk = Red Medium Risk = Yellow Low Risk = Green
 22

Figure 2-4 Risk Assessment Criteria

High Risk – Requires Risk Control/Management Decision

Medium Risk – Requires Operational Review Before Activity is Performed

Low Risk – Proceed with Operation/Activity

Prioritized risk levels used in the SIA risk matrix (Figure 2-3) can be defined as (Figure 2-4): 

- High Risk: The proposal cannot be implemented or the activity continued unless hazards 

are further mitigated so that risk is reduced to medium or low level. For example, a risk 

code of 1D (1=Severity and D=Likelihood) identifies the outcome associated with the 

proposed operation as possibly Catastrophic, but the likelihood is Remote. Risk must be 

reduced to medium or low levels before conducting the operation. The airport manager or 

airport safety coordinator must approve any proposed mitigating controls. 

- Medium Risk – Acceptable level of risk: Minimum acceptable safety objective; the 

proposal may be implemented or the activity can continue, but tracking and management 

by the airport manager or the airport safety coordinator are required. 

- Low Risk – Target level of risk: Acceptable without restriction or limitation; the

identified hazards are not required to be actively managed, but are documented. 

Phase 5: Treat the risk. In this phase, the airport manager or the airport safety coordinator

consider what strategy or action should be employed to address the risk associated with the 

operation. It should be noted that the majority of risk management strategies address medium 

and high-risk hazards. Low-risk hazards may be accepted after considering risk. 

The risk management activity should identify feasible options to control or mitigate risk. Some 

options could include: 

 Modifying the system

 Physical guards or barriers

 Warning or alert signal

 Procedural or training modification
 23

 Advising airport personnel

2.1.2. When risk is determined to be unacceptable, it is necessary for the airport manager or 

airport safety coordinator to identify and evaluate risk mitigation measures by which the 

probability of occurrence and/or the severity of the hazard could be reduced.

2.1.3 Awareness is the key to risk management program integration. As such, all personnel will

receive initial and recurrent SMS training. Training will include a discussion on the specifics of 

the SRM program and how to apply SRM principles to daily operations.

Appendix C provides an FAA example of SRM application.

Element 2.2: Corrective and Preventative Actions

The airport safety coordinator will document and evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and 

preventive measures that result in response to a verbal or written hazard report/concern. 

Corrective actions will be documented and monitored using the airport's Incident Reporter 

Version 2.0 software program. The program has the ability to document and track corrective 

actions. The safety coordinator will provide a monthly update to the airport manager advising 

him/her of the status of mitigation strategies currently in use.

Element 2.3: Lessons Learned

The airport safety coordinator will document and disseminate "lessons learned" resulting from 

incident/accident investigations. Incident Reporter Version 2.0 software will be used as the 

mechanism for documenting and disseminating "lessons learned" to airport personnel. All 

"lessons learned" will also be posted on the airport safety webpage.

Element 2.4: SRM Trend Analysis 

Incident Reporter Version 2.0 software will be used in the development of SRM trend analysis. 

The software has the ability to document and perform trend analysis by event, equipment type, 

time frame, etc. The airport safety coordinator shall provide the SIA manager with an annual 

trend analysis written/software-generated report and briefing.

Element 2.5: SRM Documentation

SRM documentation shall be maintained by the airport safety coordinator and stored 

electronically on Incident Reporter Version 2.0 software. However, if necessary, hard copies of 

the documentation can and/or will be provided.
 24

Element 2.6: Competency and Continuous Improvement Processes

Several activities shall be conducted to ensure personnel competence and continuous SMS 

improvement.

 Annual SMS review

 Safety Committee Meetings

 Employee Feedback

 Professional Development Opportunities for the Safety Coordinator and other 

airport employees

 Annual Comprehensive Safety Audits

 Incorporation of SMS practices in employee evaluation

Element 2.7: Reporting Systems

2.7.1. Purpose

2.7.1.1. This describes the Southern Illinois Airport (SIA) Safety Reporting Program (SRP). This 

program utilizes an airport safety coordinator appointed by the SIA manager. This individual 

functions as a third party to receive Airport Safety Reports submitted by the various stakeholders 

of the Southern Illinois Airport. This cooperative safety reporting program invites SIA personnel, 

airport tenants, operators and other users of the Southern Illinois Airport, or any other person, to 

report to the airport safety coordinator actual or potential discrepancies and deficiencies 

involving the safety of airfield operations.

2.7.1.2. The operations and structures covered by the program include airport facilities, 

pavement areas, unpaved areas, safety areas, public access areas, fueling facilities, markings, 

signs, lighting, navigational aids, obstructions, snow and ice removal, maintenance, construction, 

public and tenant safety, wildlife hazards, ground support vehicles, hazardous materials, and 

airport condition reporting (including NOTAMS). 

2.7.1.3. The effectiveness of this program in improving safety depends on the free, unrestricted 

flow of information from the operators and users of the Southern Illinois Airport. Based on 

information obtained from this program, the SIA manager and the airport safety coordinator will 

take corrective action as necessary to remedy defects or deficiencies in the airfield or its 

associated operations. The reports may also provide data for improving the current system and 

planning for a future system.
 25

2.7.2. Background 

2.7.2.1. The Southern Illinois Airport Authority (SIAA) is aware that many safety related events, 

likely occur that have relevance to its role as the Authority for the Southern Illinois Airport and 

for which it will have some degree of responsibility. Many of these events are certain to go 

unreported with SIAA having no knowledge of the circumstances and consequently no 

opportunity to respond or to correct the condition. As such, SIAA realizes that it is critical that a 

non-punitive SRP is essential to the success of its overall Safety Management System (SMS). 

2.7.3. Mission

2.7.3.1. While many reasons exist for loss of crucial, safety information and safety related 

events, it is clear that a non-punitive SRP is essential to quality reporting and that all interested 

parties be aware of that anonymity (if desired) as a foundation for this program to be successful. 

To do this, the SIA SRP effectiveness will be greatly enhanced if the receipt, processing, and 

analysis of raw data are accomplished by the safety coordinator. This will enhance the 

anonymity of the reporter and of all parties involved in a reported occurrence or incident and 

consequently increase the flow of information necessary for the effective evaluation of safety at 

the Southern Illinois Airport.

2.7.4. Airport Safety Coordinator Responsibilities

2.7.4.1. The SIA SRP provides for the receipt, processing and analysis of airport safety reports. 

In addition, periodic reports of findings obtained through the reporting program will be 

disseminated to SIA employees through via quarterly meetings and will be published annually 

under the oversight of the airport safety coordinator and circulated to the Southern Illinois 

Airport community. 

2.7.5. Use of Reports for Enforcement Purposes

2.7.5.1. It will be the policy of the SIAA to prohibit the use of any SRP report submitted under 

this program (or information derived therefrom) to be used in any disciplinary action, except 

information concerning negligence/recklessness or criminal offenses. 

2.7.5.2. If there is a violation of an FAR and it comes to the attention of the FAA from a source 

other than through this report, FAA has the authority to take appropriate action. 

2.7.5.3. If there is a violation of a Federal, State or Local statute and it comes to the attention of 

the responsible enforcement agency from a source other than through this report, that agency has 

the authority to take appropriate action. 

2.7.5.4. The SIA SRP system is designed by the SIAA to maintain confidentiality and seeks to 

preserve the anonymity of the reporter and all other parties involved in a reported occurrence or 

incident. Therefore, reporters are highly encouraged to submit their name and contact 

information, but are not required to do so. 
 26

2.7.6. Reporting Procedures

2.7.6.1 Forms have been prepared specifically for intended reporters. Forms are available in the 

SIAA offices in the Main Terminal Building. Completed forms should be delivered or mailed to 

the SIA Safety Coordinator, Main Terminal Building, Southern Illinois Airport, 665 North 

Airport Road, Carbondale, IL 62901. They are also available to complete and submit 

electronically via the SIA Safety Reporting Program link on the SIA website. 

2.7.7. Processing of Reports

2.7.7.1. SIA procedures for processing Airport Safety Reports ensure that the reports are initially 

screened for:

1. Information concerning criminal offenses, which will be referred promptly to the 

appropriate law enforcement agency and the FAA; 

2. Information concerning accidents, which will be referred promptly to the National 

Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA; and 

3. In both of the above cases, time-critical information which will be promptly referred 

to the FAA and other interested parties.

2.7.7.2. While not required, reporters are strongly encouraged to include their name and contact 

information on the report so the airport safety coordinator may follow up for clarification and/or 

additional information. The safety coordinator will make every effort to ensure the anonymity of 

the reporter. 

2.7.8. Other Reports

2.7.8.1. This program does not eliminate the responsibility for reports, narratives, or forms 

presently mandated by other regulatory requirements.

2.7.9. Prohibition Against Use of Report for Enforcement Purposes

2.7.9.1. SIAA will not use reports submitted to the SIA safety coordinator (or information 

derived there-from) in any punitive action. Reports pertaining to accidents or criminal offenses 

are exempt from this policy. Any report concerning an accident or criminal offense will be 

forwarded to the proper enforcement agency. 

1. Develop/modify the safety reporting system to reflect SMS principles.

2. Develop a safety reporting process that is simple, accessible and commensurate with 

the size of SIA.

3. Develop a formal, simple, accessible safety reporting process that ensures 

management review and ensures feedback from management.
 27

4. Develop a formal, simple and accessible safety reporting process that ensures 

corrective and preventive actions are generated in response to reported hazards and 

hazard analysis.

COMPONENT: 3 SAFETY ASSURANCE

Element 3.1: Internal Safety Audits

3.1.1. Internal Safety Audit (Inspection) Program

3.1.1.1. The Southern Illinois Airport (SIA) Safety Audit Program was developed around the 

idea that waiting for an accident to happen and then working to keep it from happening again is 

nonproductive. It is nonproductive because damage or injury has occurred that may have been 

avoidable. It is better is to find hazards before they hurt someone and then fix the hazard. The 

mechanism for doing this is to look for, find, and fix things that can result in an accident. This 

mechanism is called a safety audit program. 

3.1.1.2. Safety audit programs may be conducted internally by the airport staff or externally by 

hired or government agents. This section deals with the internal approach to accomplishing this 

major element of the safety management system. According to Wells (2004, (p.344-345)), safety 

audit programs are of three types:

Comprehensive audits are extensive inspections involving external and internal 

inspectors and cover the entire organization. These audit produce a formal written report. 

Self-audits are informal periodic inspections accomplished by the airport staff. These 

inspections result in no report but a simple checklist that is accomplished and filed.

Status-audits are sometimes called spot inspections and are directed at determining 

compliance with safety rules for a specific area such as fueling operations.

3.1.1.3. The SIA Safety Audit Program incorporates all of these audit types according to a 

schedule that is discussed later in this section. These audits evaluate SIA‟s safety processes, 

procedures, analysis, and training as well as compliance throughout the airport with SIA safety 

policies, rules, and other guidance.

3.1.1.4. Annual (Comprehensive) Safety Audits.

3.1.1.4.1. The Annual Safety Audits are accomplished during the spring of each calendar year, 

commencing on/about April 1st.

3.1.1.4.2. These Annual Safety Audits will be lead by the SIA Safety Manager, and include the 

SIU Aviation Flight Department Safety officer, a safety instructor from the Aviation 

Management Department, and representatives from the SIU Center for Environmental Health 

and Safety.
 28

3.1.1.4.3. The Annual Safety Audit team will use the checklist guide provided at Appendix D –

as a basis for development of an audit guide for the inspection. This guide will be revised, as 

required, for each subsequent annual audit.

3.1.1.4.4. The Annual Safety Audit will produce a formal written report which will be presented 

to SIA Manager who will present the findings and recommendations of the report to the SIA

Authority board members.

3.1.1.5. Self-audits. 

Self-audits are discussed in detail in AC 150/5200-18C. Excerpts of that guidance are outlined 

and expanded below. 

3.1.1.5.1. Self-audits are accomplished as indicated in description of the inspection discussed 

under Para. 3.1.1.5.2. below:

3.1.1.5.2. These Self-audit will be conducted by the SIA Safety Manager or an SIA line manager.

3.1.1.5.3. The Self-audit inspector will use an inspection checklist guide provided at Appendix D

– or develop a special checklist using the AC 150/5200-18C as a basis for it

3.1.1.5.4. Self-audits will document findings on the inspection checklist used or as an informal

report in letter or memo format. Completed checklists, letters, or memos will be presented to 

SIA safety coordinator who will present the inspection findings (including analysis of those 

findings) and recommendations in the written report to the SIA Manager. The airport manager 

will advise the SIAA board of the corrective actions as he/she determines is required.

3..1.1.5.5. The SIA self-audits are accomplish on the general basis as shown below:

3.1.1.5.5.1. Regularly scheduled inspection. The airport should be inspected at least daily during 

times when aircraft activity is minimal in order to create the least impact on airport operations. 

Part of this inspection should be done during the hours of darkness at those airports that serve air 

carriers after dark. 

3.1.1.5.5.2. Continuous surveillance inspection. Those activities and facilities that have been 

identified to require continuous surveillance should be inspected any time personnel are in the air 

operations area. Hazardous conditions can occur at any time and in a short period of time. 

3.1.1.5.5.3. Periodic condition inspection. Periodic condition inspection of activities and 

facilities can be conducted on a regularly scheduled basis but less frequently than daily. The time 

interval could be weekly, monthly, or quarterly, depending on the activity or facility. 

3.1.1.5.5.4. Special inspection. 

Special inspections of activities and facilities should be conducted after receipt of a complaint or 

when an unusual condition or unusual event occurs on the airport, such as a significant 
 29

meteorological event or an accident or incident. Special inspections should also be conducted at 

the end of construction activity to ensure that there are no unsafe conditions present related to the 

construction activity. A special inspection should be conducted prior to construction personnel 

leaving the airport in the event that corrective actions are necessary. Special inspections should 

be documented on the appropriate portions of the regularly scheduled inspection checklist. 

3.1.1.5.2. Regularly Scheduled Inspections. 

3.1.1.5.2.1. Pavement Areas. Pavement inspection should be conducted daily before flight 

operations commence to ensure pavement surfaces are clear. As a minimum, a daily inspection 

should be performed of all paved areas that are the responsibility of the airport operator or as 

specified in the FAA-approved Airport Certification Manual. 

3.1.1.5.2.2. Safety Areas. Safety areas should be conduct on a weekly basis. The inspector should 

know the dimensions of the runway and taxiway safety areas at the airport. The dimensions of 

the safety areas should be documented in the airport certification manual. 

3.1.1.5.2.3. Markings. Markings should be inspected monthly. Airport markings provide 

important information to pilots during takeoff, landing, and taxiing. To avoid confusion and 

disorientation, airport markings should be in compliance with FAA marking standards specified 

in AC 150/5340-1, Standards for Airport Markings. (Compliance with these standards is 

mandatory for operators of airports certificated under Part 139 and for airport operators that have 

accepted Federal funds for runway and taxiway construction/rehabilitation.) The inspector 

should know the appropriate markings required at the airport. 

3.1.1.5.2.4. Signs. Signs provide important information to pilots while taxiing. To avoid pilot 

confusion and disorientation, airport signs should be in accordance with FAA sign standards 

specified in AC 150/5340-18, Standards for Airport Sign Systems. (Compliance with these 

standards is mandatory for operators of airports certificated under Part 139 and for airport 

operators that have accepted Federal funds for runway and taxiway construction/rehabilitation.) 

3.1.1.5.2.5. Lighting. At night and during periods of low visibility, lighting is important for safe 

airport operations. Lights come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and configurations and can be 

located either in the pavement or along its edges. Inspection of lighting is best accomplished 

during periods of darkness in order to evaluate lighting systems when they provide the primary 

visual aid for pilots. The inspection should concentrate on the lighting owned by the airport 

operator. However, the inspector should observe any lighting owned or operated by others and 

report any observed problems immediately to the appropriate responsible owner. 

3.1.1.5.2.6. Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs). The inspection of NAVAIDs should concentrate on 

the visual navigational aids owned by the airport operator. However, the inspector should 

observe any navigational aids owned or operated by others, such as the FAA, and report any 

observed problems immediately to the NAVAID owner. 

3.1.1.5.2.7. Obstructions. The inspection of obstructions should concentrate on a visual check of 

construction underway on or near the airport that could affect aircraft operations. This also 

includes checking for any vegetation, especially, trees, that may penetrate the Part 77 surfaces. 

3.1.1.5.2.8. Fueling Operations. The daily inspection on aircraft fueling operations should 

concentrate on a quick inspection for the most common problems concerning compliance with 

local fire safety codes at fuel storage areas and with mobile fuelers. The inspection should also 
 30

include security, fire protection, general housekeeping, and fuel dispensing facilities and 

procedures. A more detailed fueling operation inspection should be scheduled quarterly (see 

Quarterly Fueling Operations under Periodic Condition Inspection) 

3.1.1.5.2.9. Snow and Ice. The inspector should be familiar with the airport‟s snow and ice 

removal procedures and guidance provided in AC 150/5200-30, Airport Winter Safety and 

Operations. At Part 139 certificated airports, the inspector should be familiar with the airport‟s 

FAA-approved Snow and Ice Control Plan. 

3.1.1.5.2.10. Construction. The inspector should be familiar with the airport‟s construction safety 

procedures and guidance provided in AC 150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During 

Construction. At Part 139 certificated airports, the inspector should be familiar with the airport‟s 

FAA-approved Construction Safety Plan. 

3.1.1.5.2.11. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. During the inspection of aircraft rescue and fire 

fighting (ARFF) capabilities, the inspector should:.

3.1.1.5.2.11.1. Check the status of ARFF response, including the availability of equipment, fire 

fighters and extinguishing agent. Ensure that such ARFF capabilities comply with the FAAapproved Airport Certification Manual and that the airport‟s ARFF Index is still appropriate for 

any air carrier aircraft served. 

3.1.1.5.2.11.2. Ensure alarm and emergency notification communication systems are operable. 

3.1.1.5.2.11.3. Determine the adequacy of available fire extinguishing agents. 

3.1.1.5.2.11.4. Check for construction or maintenance activity on the movement area that could 

affect ARFF response routes. Ensure that the ARFF Department has been notified if construction 

or maintenance activity could affect emergency response routes. 

3.1.1.5.2.11.5. Report and monitor any ARFF vehicle, equipment or extinguishing agent that is

not available or inoperative; any ARFF personnel that are not available; and any changes to 

aircraft that may require a change to ARFF capabilities. Notify the FAA if ARFF vehicles is 

inoperative and cannot be replaced immediately, as specified under § 139.319(g) and issue a 

NOTAM regarding non-availability of any rescue and firefighting capability, as specified under 

§ 139.339 

3.1.1.5.2.12. Public Protection. During the public protection inspection, check gates, fencing, 

locks, and other safeguards are in place and functioning properly to prevent inadvertent entry to 

movement areas by unauthorized persons and vehicles and offer protection from jet blast. Report 

and monitor any safeguards that are damaged or missing. In accordance with the airport‟s 

security plan, report unauthorized persons or vehicles in the movement area (airports regulated 

by the Transportation Security Administration may have additional requirements for reporting 

and responding to unauthorized persons and vehicles). 

3.1.1.5.2.13. Wildlife Hazard Management. During the wildlife hazard inspection, the inspector 

should check for evidence of birds or animals on the runways, taxiways, aprons, and ramps or 

other signs that wildlife problems may have developed - such as large flocks of birds on or 

adjacent to the airport. Wildlife hazards found during the daily self-inspection should be properly 

documented. All dead wildlife found and all wildlife aircraft strikes should be reported to the 

FAA on the FAA Form 5200-7, Bird/Other Wildlife Strike Report. This form may be obtained 

from the FAA Internet site, at www.faa.gov. Additionally, the inspector should check fencing 
 31

and gates for wildlife accessibility and should ensure that wildlife control equipment is available 

and operational. 

3.1.1.5.2.13. Foreign Object Debris (FOD). The inspector should continuously check for, and 

remove any FOD in movement areas, aircraft parking areas and loading ramps. 

3.1.1.5.2.14. Continuous Surveillance Inspections. 

Continuous surveillance inspection consists of general observation of activities for compliance 

with regulations, procedures, etc., as well as abnormalities with physical facilities that are readily 

apparent. This is performed any time inspection personnel are on the air operations area. 

Continuous surveillance of airport physical facilities and activities should cover at least the areas 

described in this section, which are also included in Appendix D.

3.1.1.5.2.14.1. Ground Vehicles. 

3.1.1.5.2.14.2. Fueling Operations. 

3.1.1.5.2.14.3. Snow and Ice. 

3.1.1.5.2.14.4. Construction.

3.1.1.5.2.14.5. Public Protection. Pay special attention to public protection during construction 

and special events. During the continuous surveillance inspection of safeguards used to protect 

the public. 

3.1.1.5.2.14.6. Wildlife Hazard Management. 

3.1.1.5.2.14.7. Foreign Object Debris (FOD). The inspector should continuously check for, and 

remove any FOD in movement areas, aircraft parking areas and loading ramps. 

3.1.1.5.3. Periodic Condition Inspection. Periodic condition inspections consist of specific 

checks of physical facilities on a regularly scheduled basis (but less frequently than daily). 

Checks may require use of equipment (e.g., Walker Bar to measure VASI glide slope angles or 

transit to survey approach slopes, or continuous friction measurement equipment) or checking 

specific features of physical facilities. Periodic inspection of airport physical facilities and 

activities should cover at least the areas described in this section, which are also included in 

Appendix D.

3.1.1.5.3.1. Pavement Areas. The inspector should check pavement surfaces for rubber buildup, 

polishing, or other items affecting friction. 

3.1.1.5.3.2. Markings. Check pavement markings to ensure they are correct and clearly visible 

day and night.

3.1.1.5.3.3. Signs. The inspector should check signs faces for peeling and for fading or faded 

colors. 

3.1.1.5.3.4. Quarterly Fueling Inspections. Airports certificated under Part 139 are required to 

establish fire safety standards for safe fueling operations and conduct quarterly inspections of the 

fueling facilities. The inspection procedures in this section are based on the NFPA 407 fire code 

for airport fueling operations, which is one of the more common fire codes in effect at 

certificated airports. The fire safety standards for fueling operations should be listed in the 
 32

Airport Certification Manual (ACM) and the quarterly inspections should be conducted for 

compliance to the fueling fire safety standards listed in the ACM. 

3.1.1.5.3.5. Navigational Aids. Periodically check the aiming of REILs and Visual Glide Slope 

Indicators owned by the airport.

3.1.1.5.3.6. Obstructions. Annually survey trees and other structures near the airport that could 

affect glide path angles, approach light lanes, or be an obstruction to Part 77 surfaces. 

3.1.1.5.3.7. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting. Periodically determine if the aircraft rescue and 

fire fighting equipment is capable of meeting response times, if it is required under Part 139. 

3.1.1.5.4. Special Condition Inspections. Special condition inspections occur after receipt of a 

complaint or as triggered by an unusual condition or event. A special inspection should be 

conducted after an accident or incident. Depending upon circumstances, special condition 

inspections may include the inspection of any of the specific facilities or activities under the 

other three components. A special condition inspection of airport physical facilities and activities 

should cover at least the areas described in this section. 

3.1.1.5.4.1. Pavement Areas. After a rain or thunderstorm, check the pavement areas for ponding 

and edge damming. 

3.1.1.5.4.2. Markings and Signs. Check that markings are visible at night especially when the 

pavement is wet following a rain. After construction or maintenance operations, ensure that 

pavement markings are correct. 

3.1.1.5.4.3. Safety Areas. Check the storm sewer system is working properly and free of debris. 

Note any standing water. Check runways and safety areas before opening after inspections or any 

time an aircraft has left the pavement and entered a safety area, 

3.1.1.5.4.4. Snow and Ice. Several special inspections may be needed during a winter storm until 

the airport is back to a normal operation. Ensure that all foreign objects have been picked up 

after snow and ice removal operations. Conduct a special sign inspection after snowstorms for 

signs that may have been damaged by plows or by snow thrown by blowers. 

3.1.1.5.4.5. Construction. Ensure that construction areas are barricaded and lighted properly, 

construction equipment is parked within the pre-arranged areas, construction FOD is removed, 

and movement areas around construction sites are clearly marked and not confusing to pilot at 

night. 

3.1.1. 6. Status-audits. Status-audits are sometimes called spot inspections. According to 

Richard Wood (2003, p. 131), These inspections are subject-oriented and are frequently reactive 

to a known or perceived problem. Since these audits are unique in nature, there are no 

recommended topics.

3.1.1.6.1. The Safety Status Audits are accomplished as required by the SIA safety officer, SIA 

manager, a line manager in the SIA system, or tenant safety managers.

3.1.1.6.3. The Safety Status Audit inspectors will use a checklist created for the subject of the 

inspection by the inspector. Items for the checklist may be gleaned from the checklists used for 

self inspections or annual inspections.
 33

3.1.1.6.4. The Annual Safety Audit will produce a formal written report which will be presented 

to SIA Manager who will present the findings and recommendations of the report to the SIA 

Authority board members.

3.1.1.7. Processes, Procedures, Analysis, and Training Audits. This audit area is directed to the 

management of the safety program outlined in the SMS. This program includes such things as 

the hazard reporting, internal audits, safety education and training programs, management 

decision making, etc. 

3.1.1.7.1. These audits should be accomplished every two years.

3.1.1.7.2. Inspectors will use a checklist created for the audit by the inspectors. These checklists 

should determine if the process, procedure, analysis system, or training program is (1) used, (2) 

documented, (3) useful, and (4) effective. 

3.1.1.7.3. These audits are accomplished by the SIA Safety Manager, a Department of Aviation 

safety instructor, and a safety officer from the SIU Environment and Safety Office. 

3.1.1.7.4. A formal report will be generated. This report will be reviewed by the SIA Manager 

and the SIAA.

3.1.2. Corrective And Preventive Actions Resulting from an Audit.

3.1.2.1. Normal Discrepancies. After any of the above audits are completed, a list of findings 

and recommendations should result. After the executive reviews required for each type of audit 

in Paragraph 3.1.1, corrective actions called for by the report or reviewing officials will be 

accomplished within 30 days of the last review. 

3.1.2.1. Critical Discrepancies. Should the audit identify problems which require immediate 

correction, the affected area will be closed, appropriately marked to indicate closure and, 

depending on the nature of the area, NOTAMed out of service until the discrepancy is corrected. 

3.1.3. Monitoring and Tracking Corrective Actions to Audit Findings.

3.1.3.1. When a corrective action is identified and approved by the appropriate authority outlined 

in 3.1.1, it will be entered into a Corrective Actions Report log. This log will be reviewed and 

initialed daily by the SIA Safety Manager and weekly by the SIA Manager.

3.1.3.2. Corrective actions should be completed in 30 days from approval by the approval 

authority. Should a correction be complicated and/or requires multiple actions or phases to 

complete. A correction plan will be developed by the airport safety coordinator and approved by 

the approval authority. Each step of the plan will be entered in the Corrective Actions Report log 

and reviewed per Paragraph 3.1.3.1 above. Where possible, multiple steps should be 

accomplished simultaneously to close the actions as soon as possible.
 34

Element 3.2: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Managerial Review

3.2.1. The SIA Airport Safety Coordinator will direct the review of SIA‟s Emergency 

Preparedness and Response (EPR). This review should incorporate an assessment in each of the 

following areas:

 Direction and Control.

 Communications.

 Alert & Warning.

 Emergency Public Information.

 Protective Actions.

 Law Enforcement.

 Fire & Rescue.

 Health & Medical.

 Resource Management.

 Operations & Maintenance

 Tenants

 Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 

 Checklists

This review should be conducted quarterly or sooner when necessitated by key SIA personnel 

changes, SIA organizational changes or changes external to SIA that will affect the Airport 

Emergency Plan (AEP). Upon completion of the review, recommended changes should be 

implemented as soon as possible. 

Element 3.3: Emergency Notification

3.3.1. The following section contains emergency notification telephone lists for a variety of 

emergency situations that could occur on the airport property. These phone lists are based on the 

emergency scenarios addressed in the current SIA Certification Manual: Section 325-Airport 

Emergency Plan and reprinted here. The following appendices may be referenced. 

Appendix E: Emergency Notification Telephone Numbers –A directory of important 

numbers that may be accessed in addition to those listed in a specific phone list. 
 35

Appendix F: Record of Calls –Call log to be used by the Airport Manager‟s Office. This 

may be used to ensure that certain phone contacts have been made or attempted.

Appendix G: Bomb Threat Information Sheet –This may be used to gain important 

information if a bomb threat is received by the Airport Manager‟s Office.

3.3.1.1. Aircraft Accidents

3.3.1.1.1. Response during ATCT hours of operation. Per the June 09, 2005, Letter of Agreement 

between the Carbondale Tower and the Southern Illinois Airport Authority, follows.

3.3.1.1.1.1. Between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays, ATCT 

personnel will notify the Airport Emergency Equipment of an aircraft accident via a dedicated 

crash phone or radio frequency, as appropriate. The Airport Manager‟s Office will then contact 

Jackson County Emergency Services 911 

3.3.1.1.1.2. During weekends, holidays, or after 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, ATCT 

personnel will notify the Carbondale Fire Department of an emergency via telephone, then 

attempt to notify representatives of the Airport Authority.

3.3.1.1.2. Response when ATCT is not in operation. Anyone witnessing an aircraft accident will 

immediately contact Jackson County Emergency Services 911. 

3.3.1.2. Bomb Incidents

3.3.1.2.1. When a bomb threat is received, the person receiving the threat will try to obtain as 

much information as possible regarding the location, aircraft, and the time of detonation. See 

Bomb Threat Information, Appendix G. The recipient of this information will immediately:

Bomb threat for buildings:

(1) Contact Jackson County Emergency Services: 911.

(2) Contact appropriate building personnel to evacuate buildings to a distance of 

at least 500 ft. All employees and visitors will remain outside of the danger 

area until cleared to return by the appropriate authority. 

a. Terminal

i. SIUC Aviation Flight (618) 453-9254

ii. JCBDC (618) 549-0807

iii. Advantage Aviation Insurance (618) 457-1609

b. Air Traffic Control Tower (618) 529-1311

c. Hangar 1/Tate Aviation (618) 529-2359

d. Aviation Technologies (618) 536-3371

e. OB Young/SIUC AF (618) 453-9264

f. Hangar 6/SIUC AF
 36

i. Simulator room (618) 453-9268

ii. Line Service (618) 453-9223

g. Hangar 7/SIUC AF Maintenance (618) 453-9230

h. Hangar 8/Helicopter Lab (618) 453-9284/5

(3) Contact TSA Security: 1-866-GA-SECURE

Bomb threat on aircraft:

(1) Contact Jackson County Emergency Services: 911.

(2) Contact Air Traffic Control 618-529-1311 to direct or relocate suspected 

aircraft to Taxiway A-2 for parking and immediate evacuation.

(3) Contact TSA Security: 1-866-GA-SECURE

3.3.1.2.2. The Jackson County Sheriff‟s Department will alert the Scott Air Force Base Bomb 

Disposal Unit for assistance and disposal.

3.3.1.3. Structural Fires

3.3.1.3.1. When a structural fire is observed, witnesses will immediately notify the following:

(1) Jackson County Emergency Services: 911

(2) Southern Illinois Airport Manager : 618-529-1721 (Office)

618-534-3123 (Cell)

3.3.1.3.2. The Incident Commander will:

(1) If necessary, direct the evacuation of buildings and alert personnel in adjacent 

buildings. See Appendix E.

(2) Direct removal of aircraft in the immediate area.

(3) Close the affected area of the airport to aircraft, non-essential motor vehicles, and 

personnel.

3.3.1.3.3. The Airport Manager will direct the clean-up operations.
 37

3.3.1.4. Natural Disaster

3.3.1.4.1. Prior to a storm, the Airport Manager will:

(1) Attempt to notify all airport tenants. See Appendix E.

(2) Notify the appropriate personnel to assure that all aircraft parked on the airfield are 

securely tied down.

Tate Aviation: 1-618-529-2359

SIUC Aviation Flight: 1-618-453-9254

(3) Ensure that all movable equipment is placed under cover or secured.

(4) If situation dictates, direct individuals to shelter.

3.3.1.4.2. After the event, the Airport Manager will:

(1) Assist with rescue operations after the storm.

(2) Direct clean-up and restoration.

(3) Contact respective owners.

3.3.1.5. Radiological/Biohazard Incidents

3.3.1.5.1. When notified of such an event, Jackson County Emergency Management will put into 

effect its comprehensive plan to properly respond to events of a biohazard or radiological nature. 

These may occur on or off the airport property.

3.3.1.5.2. When the Airport Manager‟s Office is notified of an event within the boundaries of the 

Southern Illinois Airport, the Airport Manager will:

(1) Ensure immediate notification of Jackson County Emergency Services: 911.

(2) Establish a security zone around the site with a radius of 500 ft., and prohibit entrance 

into or exit from the area except for required emergency crews.

(3) Provide all available information to Emergency Management Director upon their 

arrival.

(4) Depending on the severity of the incident, make judgment as to airfield closure to 

allow for safe and proper emergency response.

3.3.1.5.3. When notified of an off-airport event that may affect airport operations, the Airport 

Manager will determine, with the assistance of Jackson County Emergency Services, whether to 

evacuate the airport or direct airport occupants to shelter in place.
 38

3.3.1.6. Sabotage, Hijack Incidents, and Other Unlawful Interference of Operations

3.3.1.6.1. Upon notification, the Airport Manager will immediately contact:

(1) Jackson County Sheriff‟s Department: 911

(2) Illinois State Police: 911

(3) Federal Bureau of Investigation: 1-217-522-9675

(4) FAA Flight Standards District Office: 1-217-744-1910

(5) National Transportation Safety Board: 1-630-377-8177

(6) TSA Security: 1-866-GA-SECURE

(7) ATCT (if possible to park aircraft at taxiway A2): 1-618-529-1311

3.3.1.6.2. JCSD shall maintain authority until the arrival of Illinois State Police, FBI, or FAA.

3.3.1.6.3. The Federal Aviation Administration maintains jurisdiction over aircraft in the air.

3.3.1.6.4. The FBI maintains jurisdiction over aircraft on the ground.3.3.2. It should be noted that 

the Southern Illinois University Aviation programs have specific Building Emergency Response 

Plans that they will implement when advised of an emergency.

3.3.3. The current phone trees assume that an employee will be dedicated to making the calls to 

the various entities when an emergency occurs. As more development on the airfield occurs, 

SIAA may wish to consider implementing an emergency call system in order to more 

expeditiously inform airport tenants of emergency situations. Information on such systems is 

available at a variety of websites, including:

http://www.callingcare.com/emergency-notification-systems.htm

http://www.emergency-broadcasting.com/

http://www.voiceshot.com/public/emergencyalerts.asp?ref=uaemergency

3.3.4. This section shall be reviewed for updates on an annual basis, or any time there is a change 

in important personnel/airport tenants/regulatory requirements/etc.
 39

Element 3.4: Ground Evacuation Plan

3.4.1. The following section contains emergency evacuation plans for specific buildings and the 

airport in general.

3.4.2. Some emergency situations--certain chemical spills, inclement weather, etc.--will require 

sheltering in place in order to protect building occupants from hazards outdoors. Others will 

require that airport employees and visitors evacuate buildings and even the airport property. 

3.4.2.1. Sheltering in place. When directed, occupants of affected buildings will proceed to an 

interior room on the building ground level. Follow the directions of emergency responders and 

be prepared to leave when so directed.

3.4.2.2. Building Evacuation. When directed, occupants of affected buildings will leave through 

the nearest safe exit and proceed to the designated meeting area. The designated meeting area for 

each building is indicated in the Evacuation Plan for the building. Follow the directions of 

emergency responders. Do not re-enter a building until cleared to do so by the appropriate 

authority. Be prepared to evacuate the airport property if necessary.

3.4.2.3. Airport Evacuation. Depending on the nature of the incident, various routes may be used 

to evacuate the airport property. Following are three possible evacuation scenarios. These may 

be modified as a specific situation requires. In all cases, evacuees will follow the instructions of 

emergency responders.

3.4.2.3.1. Airport Evacuation Scenario 1. Airport occupants will depart the airport via North 

Airport Road, then southbound on Airport Road to IL Route 13. Flightline Road will be reserved 

for emergency vehicles entering and exiting the airport property. At least one officer will be 

stationed at the intersection of Airport Road and North Airport Road to facilitate the flow of 

traffic.

3.4.2.3.2. Airport Evacuation Scenario 2. In the event of a disaster that requires the use of 

Hangar 9 as a triage center, airport occupants will depart the airport via Flightline Road, then 

southbound on Airport Road to IL Route 13. North Airport Road will be reserved for emergency 

vehicles entering and exiting the airport property. At least one officer will be stationed at the 

intersection of Airport Road and North Airport Road to facilitate the flow of traffic.

3.4.2.3.3. Airport Evacuation Scenario 3. In the event of a disaster that renders the intersection of 

Airport Road and North Airport Road unusable, alternate plans will be implemented for 

evacuating the airport property via other routes.

3.4.2.4. Notification of evacuation plans to building occupants. Building evacuation floor plans 

will be posted prominently in each building. All persons employed on the airport will be advised 

to review the plan for the building(s) in which they operate. Other persons with a long term 

association with the airport (students, contractors, tenants, etc.) will also be advised of the plans 

for the building(s) in which they will operate.
 40

3.4.3. Evacuation plans for buildings on the airport property follow, including:

3.4.3.1. Southern Illinois Airport Campus

3.4.3.2. Terminal Building Lower Level

3.4.3.3. Terminal Building Upper Level

3.4.3.4. Hangar 1: Tate Aviation

3.4.3.5. Hangar 2: Airport Security/Dr. Kenny

3.4.3.6. Hangar 5: Airport Maintenance

3.4.3.7. Hangar 6: SIUC Aviation Flight Aircraft and Flight Simulation

3.4.3.8. Hangar 7: SIUC Aviation Flight Maintenance Shop

3.4.3.9. Hangar 8: SIUC Aviation Technologies Helicopter Lab

3.4.3.10. Hangar 9: Tate Aviation

3.4.3.11. SIUC Aviation Technologies

3.4.3.12. OB Young: SIUC Aviation Flight Instructional Staff

3.4.3.13. Tee Hangars
 41

3.4.3.1. Southern Illinois Airport
 42

3.4.3.2. Terminal Building Lower Level
 43

3.4.3.3. Terminal Building Upper Level
 44

3.4.3.4. Hangar 1: Tate Aviation
 45

3.4.3.5. Hangar 2: Airport Security/Dr. Kenny
 46

3.4.3.6. Hangar 5: Airport Maintenance
 47

3.4.3.7. Hangar 6: SIUC Aviation Flight Aircraft and Flight Simulation
 48

3.4.3.8. Hangar 7: SIUC Aviation Flight Maintenance
 49

3.4.3.9. Hangar 8: SIUC Aviation Technologies Helicopter Lab
 50

3.4.3.10 Hangar 9: Tate Aviation
 51

3.4.3.11. SIUC Aviation Technologies Building
 52

3.4.3.12. OB Young Building: SIUC Aviation Flight Instructional Staff
 53

3.4.3.13. Tee Hangars
 54

3.4.4. Suggested verbiage to accompany evacuation route notices posted in buildings. Evacuation 

route notices posted prominently in each building shall include both the visual depiction (floor 

plan) and verbiage similar to that included here.

In the event of a fire:

Evacuate the building and proceed to the designated meeting area. If able, notify 911 and 

then the Airport Manager‟s office at 618-529-1721. Follow the direction of emergency 

responders. Do not reenter the building until cleared to do so by the appropriate authority.

In the event of an emergency evacuation of the airfield:

Unless otherwise directed by emergency responders, all persons shall proceed south on 

North Airport Road then south on Airport Road to IL Route 13.

In the event of emergency sheltering in place:

Proceed to [appropriate room given building]. Follow the direction of emergency 

responders. Be prepared to leave the building when cleared to do so by the appropriate 

authority.

3.4.5. This section shall be reviewed for updates on an annual basis, or any time there is a change 

in important personnel/airport tenants/regulatory requirements/etc.

Element 3.5: Investigation and Analysis 

3.5.1. Accident/Incident Investigative Process. 

3.5.1.1. Investigation is the process of gathering information about an accident/incident. The 

SIA Airport Safety Coordinator will use the format outlined below in the investigation of an 

accident/incident and will select appropriate procedures that apply to the type of 

accident/incident (injury, collision, damage, theft, etc.)

3.5.1.1.1. Assure essential details have been reported using the SIA Event Report Form

1. Time and date of occurrence.

2. Exact location. 

3. Conditions at time of occurrence.

4. Full names, addresses and phone numbers of all persons (employees, 

bystanders, claimants, contractors, medics or physicians) involved.

5. Nature and extent of any injuries.
 55

6. Full names, address and phone number of all witnesses.

7. Witness accounts of the incident/accident.

8. Equipment involved.

3.5.1.1.2. Record Identifying Information

1. Where did the incident/accident occur?

2. What are the events leading up to the incident/accident?

3. What were the conditions surrounding the incident/accident:

4. Draw a diagram or sketch.

5. When did the incident/accident occur?

6. Were there any injuries?

7. What/who was damaged/injured? How extensive?

3.5.1.1.3. Describe Accident/Incident

1. Who had control of the cause?

2. Explain what happened?

3.5.2 Analysis of Reported Occurrences

3.5.2.1. Analysis

1. What were the unsafe acts or conditions, if any?

2. What personal job factors were involved?

3. What factors under SIA control were contributing?

3.5.2.2. Evaluate Accident/Incident

1. What is the severity of the loss?

2. What is the probability of recurrence?
 56

3.5.3. Corrective and Preventative Action

3.5.3.1. Prepare Investigation Report

1. Complete SIA Event Reporting Form - Appendix H

2. Date report.

3. Return investigation reports to the SIA Airport Safety Coordinator.

3.5.3.2. Determine Corrective Action

1. Will physical or material changes be made to prevent or reduce the likelihood 

of recurrence?

2. What policies and/or procedures will be modified or created to prevent 

recurrence?

3.5.3.3. Document costs when incident involves damage/loss to airport property

1. Assign specific work for labor and materials used for clean-up expense, 

restoration and repair of damaged property.

 Labor should indicate whether straight-time 

 Labor should reflect hours at overtime pay 

2. Provide documentation of materials and services purchased

 Purchase orders and invoices 

 Justification 

3. Document extra expenses over and above normal operating costs that are 

directly related to the loss until the damaged or destroyed property has been 

repaired or replaced, commencing with the date of damage or destruction and 

ending with resumption of normal operations.

COMPONENT 4: SAFETY PROMOTION

Element 4.1: Communication

4.1.1. Basic Promotion

Safety Management System communication and promotion activities should include the 

following activities:

1. SMS initial and recurrent training for SIA personnel and tenants
 57

2. Distribution of SMS brochures/material for safety awareness & information

3. The development of SMS oriented posters

4. Quarterly newsletters

5. Seminars that address SIA SMS topics and safety issues/concerns

6. The development of an SMS webpage on the SIA website

7. Personnel will be encouraged to participate in the reporting of all safety hazards without 

the concern of punitive action by airport officials (See Non-Punitive Reporting Policy -

Section 1.3)

Element 4.2: Safety Information Dissemination

4.2.1. Safety-related publications will be available throughout the main terminal building. 

Pertinent safety information will be posted on the safety webpage of the SIA website. Safety 

seminars will also be held periodically to discuss safety issues and disseminate safety 

information.

Element 4.3: Safety Committees

4.3.1. The Airport Safety/Security Committee is an advisory body where all safety and security 

issues pertaining to the SIA are discussed. Some of the functions of this committee include:

1. Discuss safety & security issues affecting the airport

2. Formulate suggestions and advise on enhancing the safety and security on and in the 

vicinity of the airport

3. Discuss all vulnerabilities and deficiencies in the current safety and security system, and 

develop corrective measures 

4.3.2. The Airport Safety/Security Committee consists of representatives from the SIAA and

tenants of SIA. SIA closely interacts with tenants on all safety-related issues - both formally and 

informally. The safety committee meets quarterly. The airport manager is the chairman of these 

meetings. Representatives from the following tenants are formal members of the committee, 

including:

1. SIUC Flight & Management 

2. SIUC Aviation Technology

3. Air Traffic Control Tower
 58

4. Tate‟s Aviation Company

5. T-Hangars

6. SIAA Police

4.3.3. The Airport Safety/Security Committee discusses both safety and security issues 

pertaining to the airport. The airport safety coordinator will work with the airport manager in the 

oversight of the Safety/Security Committee. Each representative on the committee is responsible 

for the dissemination of information discussed in the Safety/Security Committee meeting to 

his/her section/organization.

Element 4.4: Safety Award Program

4.4.1 The SIA Safety Award Program will be presented quarterly recognizing outstanding or 

significant improvement in the safety culture of the airport through recognition of safety issues 

as well as accident prevention. The objectives of the Southern Illinois Airport Authority Safety 

Incentive Program are to reduce pain and suffering of Airport employees and costs to the public 

due to on-the-job injuries and property damage. 

4.4.2 Safety Award Program Concept

The program is designed to enhance individual safety awareness by creating an incentive to be 

safe. This is accomplished by making awards to groups who have remained accident free for a 

specified period of time.

4.4.3 Department Eligibility

Departments or divisions which suffer no lost time accidents or incur no damage to Airport 

equipment, property, or vehicles resulting in claims over $250 in a quarter or biannual period 

(see Art. 3-8.3) will receive a luncheon at the Airport‟s expense. The determination of eligible 

departments or divisions will be made by the Safety Committee according to a review of 

workmen‟s compensation claims and Supervisor Accident Investigation Forms submitted during 

the specified period of time. In departments where employees work in shifts, an employee will 

be considered a member of the shift that he/she is assigned to on the day an accident occurs even 

if the employee has traded with someone on that day. 

Quarters are defined as January 1-March 31, April 1-June 30, July 1-September 30, and 

October 1- December 31. Biannual is defined as January 1-June 30 and July 1-December 31. 

4.4.4 Division of Departments

Airport Administration Biannual (includes Airport Manager, 

Secretary, Interns)

Airport Maintenance Quarterly (Includes facility and vehicle 

maintenance, ARFF)
 59

Airport Security Quarterly

4.4.5 Awards

Departments or divisions qualifying for the luncheon shall be allowed to take up to a two-hour 

lunch break on a date set by the department director. Each department or division qualifying for 

the award will receive a budgeted amount per person for full and part-time employees. The 

luncheon may consist of a departmental barbecue, meal in a restaurant, catered meal, or other 

meal as determined by the department director. The meal must be from a restaurant within the 

City limits of either Carbondale or Murphysboro. The department director or supervisor will 

purchase the lunch for his/her employees and take the receipt to the Management Secretary 

where the amount will be reimbursed by check. No special arrangements have to be made for 

employees who are vacationing or absent on the day of the scheduled luncheon.

Element 4.5: SMS Training 

4.5.1. The airport manager through the airport safety officer will provide for initial and recurring 

Safety Management System training. Recurring training will be provide within 9-15 months of 

the initial training and annually thereafter. Information for developing the contents of the 

training program may be found in AC 150-5000-37. Both training programs will provide 

students information on the following topics. 

4.5.1.1. Elements of a Safety Management System

4.5.1.1.1. General.

4.5.1.1.2. Safety Policy and Objectives.

4.5.1.1.3. Safety Policy.

4.5.1.1.4. Safety Objectives.

4.5.1.1.5. Safety Risk Management

4.5.1.1.5.1. General

4.5.1.1.5.1. SRM Background Information

4.5.1.1.5.1. The Five Phases of SRM.

4.5.1.1.6. Safety Assurance

4.5.1.1.7. Safety Promotion

Element 4.6: Systems Safety Training

4.6.1. There are many elements of a safety program. Such programs begins with the 

identification of hazards (both known and predicted), attempting to correct the hazard, and then 

sharing hazard information with anyone who might encounter it. It is this final phase of the 
 60

process that falls under the term training. Every safety program must have a training element to 

be effective. Therefore, the SIA should have some form of training program.

4.6.2. Training can be accomplished through many media. For example, safety posters can 

confront personnel each day when displayed in their workplace in a location that ensures people 

see them. The types of media one may use in a safety program are listed below:

4.6.2.1. Posters and bulletin boards.

4.6.2.2. Safety meetings

4.6.2.3. Safety training sessions

4.6.2.4. Safety newsletters or papers.

4.6.2.5. Emails, memo‟s and letters.

4.6.2.6. Purchased and internally developed videos.

4.6.2.7. Safety briefing guides.

4.6.2.8. One-on-one discussions between supervisors and their subordinates or instructors 

and their students.

4.6.2.9. Safety notes, cautions, and warnings in publications and manuals.

4.6.2.10. Safety policy statements posted in conspicuous locations.

4.6.2.11. Computer-based safety training programs 

4.6.3. Basic safety training program requirements (IAW Wood, 2003)

4.6.3.1. Safety training needs to be provided at the beginning of employment and periodically 

throughout the year.

4.6.3.2. Airport safety training should include all applicable safety areas. For airports this 

includes: ground and/or occupational safety and health, flight line, maintenance, construction 

safety, flight-line driving, hazardous materials, airfield, First Aid and CPR, fire equipment 

and extinguisher and air operations safety. 

4.6.3.3. Training records should be maintained for each employee. These records should 

reflect all safety or safety related training participated in by the employee. Such records 

eliminate questions of whether a person has been briefed on certain topics.
 61

4.6.4. Specific safety topics for airport personnel training.

4.6.4.1. Airport safety policy

4.6.4.2. Operations and maintenance standards

4.6.4.3. The airport safety record

4.6.4.4. Introduce safety staff

4.6.4.5. What constitutes a reportable accident, incident, hazard, or OSHA lost time accidents 

or illnesses 

4.6.4.6. How to report accidents, incidents, hazards or OSHA lost time accidents or illnesses

4.6.4.7. Accident response responsibilities

4.6.4.8. Known airport hazards (buildings, ramp, runway environment)

4.6.4.9. Hazardous materials handling

4.6.4.10. The Aviation Safety Committee

4.6.4.11. What to expect during safety inspections and audits and how they are reported.

4.6.4.12. Safety Awards Program

4.6.4.13. Applicable fire extinguisher training

4.6.4.14. Manager safety responsibilities and safe decision making (For Managers Only)

4.6.5. Contractor Training

4.6.5.1. Any contractor doing business on the Southern Illinois Airport must receive training on 

their safety responsibilities while on airport property. Ensure contractors are familiar with 

applicable contents of AC 150/5370-2E, AC 90-67, AC 150/5210-5, , AC 150/5340-1, AC 

150/5340-18, AC 150/5200-30.

4.6.5.2. This training should be provided to contractor management in sufficient time that the 

contractor‟s employees can be briefed prior to coming on airport property

Element 4.7: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Training 

4.7.1. The Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) has been approved by the airport manager, and 

coordination has been accomplished with those individuals and agencies listed in the plan. If any 

emergency situation arises that is not covered by the AEP, the airport manager has the authority 

to direct such actions as he/she may deem necessary. The Airport Emergency Coordinator (AEC) 

shall be the airport manager or his/her assigned designee, who shall exercise complete control

during emergency or disaster conditions. In the event the airport manager is unavailable, the 

airport fire chief shall be the designated AEC. During an emergency, the agencies/individuals 
 62

listed within the plan will have responsibility to provide oversight for their respective 

organizations and/or their organization's activities. The airport manager is responsible for 

conducting an annual review of the emergency plan, involving all the agencies included in the 

AEP.

4.7.2. Emergency/Disaster Response

4.7.2.1. The airport manager and/or his designated representative is responsible to notify

agencies and individuals authorized to respond and mitigate the situation, and help in the rescue, 

evacuation, clean-up, restoration, directing, supporting and ensuring the safety of airport 

personnel and other assets. 

4.7.3. Contact During Emergency

4.7.3.1. The AEP has a list of all the parties, including both the airport personnel as well as the 

non-airport agencies that have to be contacted in case there is an emergency at the airport. 

Contact information includes office as well as mobile numbers of:

1. Airport Manager

2. Airport Personnel, including Maintenance & Security

3. Southern Illinois Airport Authority‟s Board of Commissioners

4. Fixed Based Operators

5. Southern Illinois University Flight Program

6. Air Traffic Control Tower

7. Emergency Services

a. Jackson County Ambulance Services

b. Carbondale Fire Department

c. Murphysboro Fire Department

d. Oxford Crane & Trucking

e. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

f. St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Murphysboro

g. Jackson County Coroner

h. Jackson County Sheriff

i. Illinois State Police

j. Southern Illinois University Police

The following is a description of the roles & responsibilities during an emergency.
 63

Responsibilities & Responses During Emergencies at SIA

No. Threat/Emergency in the Airport

Airport 

Personnel to be 

Contacted

Non-Airport Agency 

to be Contacted

1 Bomb Threat (Buildings)

Airport 

Manager/Witness

Jackson County 

Sheriff's Dept. (911)

ARFF Personnel/ TSA Security

Airport Police 

Personnel

2 Bomb Threat (Aircraft)

Airport 

Manager/Witness

Jackson County 

Sheriff's Dept. (911)

ARFF Personnel/ TSA Security

Airport Police 

Personnel

Air Traffic 

Control Tower

Note: Jackson County Sheriff's 

Department will alert the Scott Air Force

Base Bomb Disposal Unit for assistance

& disposal

3 Structural Fires

Airport 

Manager/Witness

Jackson County 

Dispatch...911

Incident 

Commander

4 Natural Disaster Airport Manager

Tenants ( To secure 

their assets)

5 Radiological Incidents Airport Manager/

Jackson County 

Emergency Mgmt.

ARFF Personnel

6 Sabotage/ Hijack/ Unlawful Interference Airport Manager

Jackson County 

Sheriff's Dept. (911)

of Operation Illinois State Police

Federal Bureau of 

Investigation

FAA Flight Standards 

District Office

National Transportation 

Safety Board

TSA Security

ATC Tower
 64

7 Power/Lighting Failure in the Movement Airport Manager NA

Area

8 Medical Assistance Airport Manager/

Memorial Hospital of 

Carbondale

Designee

Jackson County 

Ambulance Service

St. Joseph Memorial 

Hospital

9 Assisting Disaster Victims Airport Manager/

Memorial Hospital of 

Carbondale

Designee

Jackson County 

Ambulance Service

St. Joseph Memorial 

Hospital

10 Crowd Control

Airport Manager 

(Indirect)

Jackson County 

Sheriff's Dept. (911)

Airport Police 

Personnel Illinois State Police

11 Fuel Farm Fires Airport Manager

Carbondale Fire 

Department

Murphysboro Fire 

Department

DeSoto Fire 

Department

4.7.4. Personnel Training

4.7.4.1. The Airport personnel are required to undergo annual "Emergency Personnel" training 

which includes Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) training, Live Burn training, and 

Emergency Medical Training. In this annual exercise, airport personnel undergo training in:

1. Airport Familiarization

2. Aircraft Familiarization

3. Rescue & Firefighting Personnel Safety

4. Emergency Communications Systems/Fire Alarms

5. Use of Fire Hoses, Nozzles, Turrets & Other Appliances

6. Application of the Types of Extinguishing Agents

7. Emergency Aircraft Evacuation
 65

8. Firefighting Operations

9. Adapting and Using Structural Rescue

10. Aircraft Cargo Hazards

11. Familiarization with Firefighting Duties in the AEP

4.7.4.2. Airport Personnel Also Undergo General Training In:

1. Airfield Access & Operation

2. Duties Under the ACM

3. Handling & Storing of Hazardous Substances and Materials

4. Reporting Conditions of the Airport that May Affect the Safety on the Airport

4.7.4.3. Additional Training

4.7.4.3.1 All SIA maintenance employees have undergone the 40-hour Basic Airport 

Firefighter Certification Course in accordance with FAR 139.319(J). They also 

participate in at least one ARFF live-fire drill every 12 months. This drill includes a pit

fire with an aircraft mock-up or similar device. The drill uses enough fuel to provide a 

fire intensity that simulates realistic firefighting conditions. Standards for the burning 

area structure can found AC 150/5220-17. The drill provides an opportunity for the 

firefighting team to become familiar with the use of all fire extinguishment equipment 

they will use in the event of an accident. SIA employees also are trained and authorized 

to engage as First Responders during emergency situations. They receive their approval 

after undergoing an approved training program, including the approved written and 

practical testing procedures. SIA employees also undergo the Heartsaver Automated 

External Defibrillator (AED) Program. They receive their certification after a successful 

completion of objectives and skills evaluations in accordance with the curriculum of the 

American Heart Association.

The SIA employees also undergo basic tools & shop safety training, including Forklift safety at 

the airport. 

4.7.4.4. News & Media Information Coverage

The Airport Terminal Building Conference Room will serve as the Public Information 

Center (PIC) for any information pertaining to an emergency. The news media may be 

escorted to the accident site in case of an accident once the rescue operations are 

completed and the accident site is secured. The public information officer shall 

coordinate this escort with the approval of the airport emergency coordinator. Press 

clearance for access to the PIC will be given by the law enforcement officer stationed at 
 66

the PIC. Only valid credentials will be accepted for access. Any unauthorized persons 

attempting to gain access to the site of an on-airport emergency shall be arrested.

Element 4.8: Driver Training

4.8.1. As of October of 2008, SIA complies with FAA regulations prescribing AOA (Aircraft 

Operated Area) driver‟s training for FAR Part 139 airports. The SIA Airport Driver‟s Training 

Program is necessary to reduce the effects of human error when operating a motorized vehicle on 

the AOA. SIA's driver training program has been tailored to address specific situations on the 

airport, including: runway incursions, operating a vehicle in snow and other potentially 

hazardous situations. All personnel operating motor vehicles on the airport are expected to 

complete the SIA's driver training program. Drivers expected to operate on the AOA are asked 

to contact the SIA Management Office and notify its staff of his/her request to operate a vehicle 

on the airfield. Presentation of both a valid US driver‟s license and rationale for operating a 

vehicle on the AOA are required for SIA Management to refer the person to a designated SIA 

driver training instructor. For further instructions please refer to the SIA Driver Training Manual 

and/or contact an SIA driver training instructor.

Element 4.9: Snow Removal Driver Training

Snow removal shall occur by authorized SIA maintenance personnel only. Those operating snow 

removal vehicles on the AOA are required to successfully complete the SIA driver‟s training 

program. Please refer to the SIAA driver‟s training manual. 

The SIA driver‟s training program and snow & ice removal comply with AC 150/5210-20 and 

section 13 of AC 150/5200-18C. 

Maintenance personnel shall be responsible to ensure snow removal activities do not create 

hazardous conditions at the airport. While effective communication between personnel and the 

Tower is critical, the snow removal crew should remain vigilant at all times while operating on 

an active airfield. 

4.9.1 Snow Removal Procedures

Snow removal crew shall:

 Acquire permission from the Tower to close and clear designated sections of the airfield. 

 Maintain contact with the Air Traffic Control Tower at all times while operating on the 

AOA. 

 Ensure that snow piles do not block drains, sewer covers and drainage channels

 Ensure snow piles do not block airfield signs and markings
 67

 Attempt to clear areas around airfield sings first to reduce the risk of visual 

disorientation. 

 Check to make sure that all foreign objects have been picked up after snow and ice 

removal operations 

 If a friction measurement device is available issue the appropriate numbers obtained from 

the equipment. Do not attempt to correlate friction measurement numbers with braking 

action reports.

 Conduct a special sign inspection after snowstorms for signs that may have been 

damaged by plows or by snow thrown by blowers. 

 Ensure no taxiway and runway markings have been damaged beyond minimum standards 

by snow removal activities.

 Ensure taxiways and runways are free of unacceptable physical surface damage caused 

by snow removal machinery.

 Ensure no snow removal equipment has been left behind in aircraft operated areas. 

 Ensure drains and drainage channels are functioning and free of debris to allow for snow 

and ice remains to drain properly. 

 In case a risk of severe icing exists, maintenance personnel shall be required to 

commence clearing as soon as possible in order to prevent buildup. 

4.9.2 Incursion prevention.

Snow removal personnel shall:

 Comply with vehicular requirements for vehicles operating on the AOA as described in 

the airport driver‟s training manual. Vehicles not in compliance will require to be 

escorted when moving about the airfield. 
 68

 Mark closed taxiways and runways as described in the ACM

 Remain clear of active taxiways and runways

 Use service roads when possible

4.9.3 In the event of a declared aircraft emergency:

 Maintenance personnel shall stand clear of all runways

 Remove all personnel, vehicles and equipment from runways 

 Keep lights on snow removal vehicles turned on to increase visual awareness of the 

inbound aircraft. 

4.9.4 Incidents, accidents and violations

In the event of an incident, accident, or violation the event shall be reported to the Airport 

Authority as described in the ACM and SIAA driver‟s training manual. 

Punitive measures will be in compliance with the SIAA Rules and Regulations handbook and all 

individuals are subject to the applicable local, state and federal law, rules and regulations. 

Element 5.0: Non-Airport Personnel Safety Awareness Training

5.0.1. The Southern Illinois Airport endeavors to 

 Create an environment of learning and promoting safety in all areas related to the airport 

and its operations

 Maintain a safe environment both on the airport, specifically the airfield

 Provide safety rules for both Airport as well as Non-Airport personnel for continued 

awareness of safety issues

5.0.2. The SMS document provides the Airport personnel with a system that addresses the 

overall issue of safety at the airport. These personnel, which also include the tenants of the 

airport, will have the safety issues discussed on a regular basis. Thus all airport personnel should 

be able to adhere to all the pertinent safety standards and maintain a sound safety culture. NonAirport personnel include Maintenance and Construction workers, occasional runway painting 

and repair personnel and farmers who are specifically contracted to farm the crop fields inside 

the airport perimeter. 

5.0.3. All safety concerns related to construction on the airport will be governed by the safety 

plan which is a part of the construction documents. The safety plan is framed by the Airport 

Manager and the Construction Engineer. This plan details the safety measures to be followed by 
 69

the contractor‟s personnel during the construction process on the airport property. This plan is 

submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Illinois Department of 

Transportation (IDOT) for approval. Once approved the safety Plan sheet becomes a part of the 

construction documents. Any alteration to the safety plan should undergo the whole approval 

procedure once again. This safety plan is circulated among all the personnel involved in the 

construction project at the airport.

5.0.4. All personnel associated with mowing on the airport property, will follow the safety 

instructions given by the Airport Manager. The mowing personnel will be in touch with their 

chief who is on the field with them, for instruction and other safety communication. All 

personnel will be debriefed by the Airport Manager or his designated member. Farming and 

Cropping personnel shall not come within 100 feet of the runways and taxiways at all times. In 

addition to that they shall not come more than 200 feet of the Threshold of the runways. They 

will be guided and if needed, helped in their tasks by the airport maintenance personnel. 

5.0.5. All non-airport personnel entering the airport shall be guided/lead by Airport personnel in 

accordance with the SIA driving instructions as per Section 4.8, pertaining to the Driver Training 

program. The SIA Safety Handbook provides the details of all the policies and procedures that 

are to be followed at SIA. 

5.0.6. The Southern Illinois Airport conducts an annual „Hot Air Balloon Festival‟ and during 

this event some airport flying activities are suspended, and the festival area cordoned off. The 

public has access to this designated area throughout the duration of the festival. The Airport 

Manager who presides as the Chairperson of the festival committee shall be responsible for all 

safety instruction and enforcement within the perimeter of the airport.

5.0.7. All personnel contracted for repair and maintenance work on the airport premises, not 

funded by a Federal or State grant shall be accompanied by airport personnel who shall be 

responsible for all the safety issues involving their contracted duties.

Element 5.1: Apron Safety

5.1.1. Currently, the Airport meets guidelines regarding apron safety for an airport. As part of 

the self-inspection reporting program required by FAR Part 139, apron areas should be inspected 

for pavement deficiencies, markings, and other general conditions as appropriate. However, 

with the implementation of an SMS program, the airport has the opportunity to enhance the 

safety environment of the apron areas by implementing a reporting system. This would be 

accomplished by developing a safety culture that promotes using a reporting system; a nonpunitive system is recommended because a punitive system discourages reporting of all 

incidents, for fear of reprimand. Statistics from other industries, such as nuclear and chemical, 

that have been operating under the guidelines of SMS support that a non-punitive reporting 

system ultimately proves to be more effective than a punitive system. The adoption of SMS by 

ICAO further supports the effectiveness of the system. 

5.1.2. Completely understanding the airport‟s risks and hazards requires the best set of data on 

incidents as possible. The first step would be to initiate this through the coordination of the 
 70

stakeholders, tenants and airport staff through an SMS committee. It is recommended that an 

Executive Committee and a Working Committee be established. The Executive Committee 

would include the Airport Manager, the organization‟s Risk Manager, and the Airport‟s Safety 

Coordinator. The Working committee would include those individuals who work routinely on 

the ramp, interacting with aircraft ground operations, and would include such representatives as 

Airport Operations, the Airport‟s Safety Coordinator, ground handlers, fueling agents, and 

airport maintenance. 

5.1.3. Training that is appropriate for that area should include components such as vehicle and 

pedestrian activity around aircraft, safety equipment requirements such as reflective vests, and 

Foreign Object Damage (FOD) control. By identifying components to include in the safety 

training, hazards and risks would be identified. This should be a collaborative effort with the 

stakeholders and tenants, and would feed into the SRM process. Tying these hazards or risks 

would help identify if specialized programs, such as a FOD committee (consisting of a refined 

set of employees that work around aircraft and proactively promote attention to FOD control and

removal) would be beneficial to the safety of the apron areas. 

5.1.4. The unique situation to the operators combined with the unique environs of SIA result in a 

specific set of issues or circumstances that would be truly unique to SIA, emphasizing need to 

involve a committee to assist with the identification (and eventual implementation) of risks and 

hazards inherent to SIA. Targeted training of ground handlers, ramp tenants and agents or any 

other individuals operating in the vicinity of aircraft on the apron areas is an important 

component of the apron safety plan, which may even be part of the SRM process. Airports in 

the United States generally have many different parties that providing ground handling services 

to the airlines. Some have airline employees, others contract the service out to third parties, and 

sometimes FBO or other airport tenants provide fueling, maintenance, catering, etc., that have 

access to the ramp and aircraft activity. The many different companies involved can result in a 

gap between what the airline‟s or airport‟s desires as an acceptable level of safe practice, but, 

can also provide an opportunity for cross-training, since many airport tenants or parent 

companies may have SMS or similar safety programs in place. It would be very beneficial to 

coordinate with each tenant to determine whether such a program is in place, so that integrated 

training or observance of their program could be accomplished. 

5.1.5. Furthermore, as the industry evolves, and more and more segments (i.e. SIUC flight 

training, FBOs, etc.) implement SMS programs, the airport should ensure that their SRM is 

complimentary to their tenants‟ policies. Completion of a best practices survey to assess how 

other airport manage ramp safety concerns may prove beneficial in identifying issues which SIA 

may not have yet encountered, but could be real risks or hazards. Completion of this effort leads 

to the establishment of a formal policy to report and track incidents and hazards. Agencies 

which should be notified of an incident or hazard would vary based on the incident of hazard. 

The FAA should be notified of any incidents involving damage to aircraft or injury to people 

resulting from such an incident. Incidents not involving aircraft should be reported as necessary 

to OSHA. All incidents should be reported to the Airport for compilation and tracking into the 

SIA reporting system. 
 71

5.1.6. Working through the SRM process – essentially effective and relevant committee 

involvement – would result in a clear identification of potential risks, an assessment of the 

severity of such risks, and a means to mitigate, minimize and track risks and hazards. Using the 

SRM matrix; the airport should assess and customize the program by identifying hazards that 

either exist or could exist at SIU. Furthermore, the committee should use as a baseline the SIA 

Safety Manual and expand on what is already in place, any enhancements to the program 

coincide and improve (and do not conflict with) the existing procedures or policies.

5.1.7. The establishment of a ramp safety plan, associated committees and implementation of a 

self-reporting system may be refined as the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) 

Project on Airport Apron Management and Control Programs With and Without Regulatory 

Oversight is completed and distributed. This report will provide a comparison and evaluation of 

safety benefits, with regard to apron management and control programs in other countries that 

currently regulate apron operations1. It is anticipated that this report will be completed in July 

2009.

5.1.8. Section 2.2 of the Gap Analysis identified that although a safety reporting system is 

identified in the SIA Safety Manual, the system will require some modifications to become 

compliant with SMS standards. Current reporting of incidents or hazards is verbal, and not 

formalized as policy. The various committees involved in the formulation or (and eventual 

long-term implementation and participation in an SMS project) should develop a reporting 

process that is commensurate with the hazard and risk, correlating to the SRM. A greater hazard 

or risk should be weighted accordingly. The minimal hazard or risk should require the 

notification and completion of an incident report that would also be used to create a database of 

statistics of hazards or risks. A greater hazard or risk would require completion of the same 

incident report, tracking of the incident, etc., but more extensive notifications would be required. 

The implementation of this reporting system would evolve as the stakeholders/committee 

determines and assigns categories of hazards or risks that correlate to the SRM.

5.1.9. Even though the SIA Safety Manual does not currently require written documentation of 

ramp or apron incidents, it is implied through the SIA Safety Manual that the intent is to provide 

a safe operating environment. Collaboration of all tenants that work in an around the ramp areas, 

as well as airport or other employees that have access to these areas would be most beneficial in 

working toward a common safety goal. 

Element 5.2: Safety Inspection Training

5.2.1. FAR Part 139 requires a certain level of training of airport operations personnel. To 

integrate this training with the Airport‟s SMS program, it is important to emphasize the 

following topics:

 

1 Transportation Research Board, Airport Cooperative Research Program, 

http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2427, (accessed May 2008.)
 72

a. What an SMS program is, and the intent that it enhances safety, minimizes and 

helps to mitigate hazards and risks, and that it is a proactive program that 

promotes non-punitive self-reporting.

b. Reiterate that is incorporates a corporate policy on safety from upper level 

management, which will flow into the corporate culture of the airport

c. Emphasize what SMS includes that is not covered by the training requirements 

associated with FAR Part 139

d. Identify components that are unique to an SMS plan: such as proactive culture, 

the SRM modeling as it relates to mitigating risk

e. Emphasize how the implementation of SMS is different than the normal routine of 

FAR Part 139 self inspections. Using self-reporting of incidents and hazards as 

the foundation for tracking risks, SMS emphasizes being proactive about safety 

from upper level management through all staff, by working outside formal 

regulations. Being proactive about safety and self reporting inherently enhances 

safety.

f. Realize that the SMS plan will need to evolve over time, and will continue to 

improve with the collaboration of tenants, airport employees, various stakeholders 

and safety committees; recognizing that this overall effort may be challenging 

until the plan is in place. 

g. Ensure that the overall SMS goals and safety policy are incorporated into the 

training program Recurrent training, collaboration with tenants that utilize SMS 

or a similar policy, and the development of safety training specific to job 

functions (i.e. airfield, ramp training vs. terminal, custodial) will enforce the over 

effectiveness of the SMS program.

Element 5.3: Training Effectiveness

Several methods shall be used to gauge training effectiveness, including:

 Direct observation of safe behavior and adoption of safe practices (managerial 

presence throughout the organization)

 Impact of training on airport accident and incident rates

 Testing/examination of subject knowledge

 Employee feedback (annual surveys)
 73

Element 5.4: Schedule for Implementation and Associated Costs

Implementation Schedule:

 June 2006 - January 2009 = Airport Manager Review and Refinement of the SMS 

Document

 January 2009 - September 2009 = Development of Training Programs

 October 2009 - December 2009 = Training on Incident Reporter 2.0 SRM 

Tracking Software

 January 2010 - July 2010 = Development and purchase of promotional items, 

including Safety Website Development

 August 2010 - December 2010 = Development of a Formal Safety Committee,

Executive Committee and a Working Committee

 January 2011- July 2011 = Initial SMS Training for Airport Employees and 

Tenants

 August 2011 - January 2013 = Implementation of SMS practices and 

transformation to a safety-conscious culture

Associated Costs:

 Development and Delivery of Training Programs = $10, 000.00

 Salary increase associated with Safety Coordinator additional duties = 

$5000.00 per year

 Safety Website creation + $1000.00

 Purchase of Incident Reporter 2.0 SRM Tracking Software = $2000.00

 Purchase of promotional materials = $5000.00

 Employee professional development, i.e. conferences, travel etc. = 

$5000.00 per year

 Estimated Total = $28,000.00 for initial implementation

Associated costs are approximations and may vary upon implementation/purchase. Incident 

Reporter 2.0 SRM Tracking Software has already been purchased.
 74

APPENDIX A

SIA Organizational Chart
 75

APPENDIX B

Safety Risk Management (SRM) Checklist

1. Describe the activity/operation.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

2. Identify hazards associated with the activity/operation. Identify potential problems.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Determine the risk. “What can go wrong?”

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

4. Analyze and assess the risk. Utilize the SIA SRM Risk Matrix to perform this step of the 

process:

Risk Matrix Index: ______________

5. Treat the risk. What corrective action is needed to minimize risk to an acceptable level? 

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

6. If necessary, was airport management notified of any corrective action requiring their 

consultation? Check one. 

Yes______ No______

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Job title: ______________________________________________________________

Location: _____________________________________________________________

Date and time: _________________________________________________________
 76

APPENDIX C

Example: Application of SRM in a Construction Plan

NOTE: Because of the many variables within the development of a construction plan this case 

will focus on only one hazard and risk example. 

XYZ Airport has two runways and is planning to install drainage near the approach end of the 

secondary runway. Construction vehicles must cross the primary runway to gain access to the 

construction site. Because there are numerous operations during the day, a decision is made to do 

work at night during lighter traffic. The Airport Safety Manager understands a need to develop a 

plan for night construction to avoid interruption of day operations. It is clear that there are many 

challenges in developing such a plan. 

To begin formulating the plan, the Airport Safety Manager consults with a designated 

Construction Safety Committee and follows the guidance outlined in the FAA Advisory Circular 

150/5370-2, Operational Safety on Airports During Construction. One area of concern found 

during this process was the movement of construction vehicles to and from the work site in a 

way that would avoid runway incursions. In evaluating this process, the committee decides to 

follow the concept of systems safety and apply SRM to evaluate their decisions. 

Phase 1. Describe the System: 

• Runway environment during construction at night, including a high volume of 

construction vehicle traffic between the ramp and the construction site 

• Existing driver training program and the use of escorts for construction vehicles 

• Air Traffic Control Tower, but no radio communications with construction vehicles, 

which are not radio-equipped 

• Signs, markings and lighting for the taxiways, runways, and construction area 

Phase 2. Identify the Hazards: 

• Construction vehicles crossing primary runway 

Phase 3. Determine the Risk: 

• Aircraft hitting a construction vehicle on the primary runway 

Phase 4. Assess and Analyze the Risk: 

• Using the Predictive Risk Matrix, it is the opinion of the committee there is a remote 

chance a construction vehicle will deviate from prescribed guidelines and cross the 

primary runway without an escort. There are night air carrier operations at the airport, so 

there is a remote chance that an aircraft would conflict with a crossing vehicle. The 

likelihood that a construction vehicle crossed the runway and caused an aircraft accident 
 77

is therefore remote or extremely improbable, but the committee understands that the 

severity of such an incident could be catastrophic 

• The committee agrees that the proposed means of getting construction vehicles to the 

construction site is unacceptable and must be mitigated 

Phase 5. Treat the Risk: 

• The committee decides to control the risk by using an existing airport perimeter road to 

gain access to the construction site. All construction vehicles will then be escorted on the 

perimeter road. Use of the perimeter road may delay construction vehicles due to driving 

distance but it‟s in the best interest of safety 

• The committee documents this decision process for future follow-up with the airport 

manager or airport safety officer.
 78

APPENDIX D

Safety Management System Audit Checklist

1. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

A. Are SIA supervisors and managers visibly involved in and supporting the SMS? 

How?

B. Does the SIA Safety Coordinator have direct access to management? At what level?

C. Does the SIA Aviation Safety Coordinator regularly attend operational planning 

meetings and briefings? Staff meetings?

D. Is the SIA Safety Coordinator kept advised of items and decisions involving safety?

2. AIRPORT SAFETY STAFF

A. Are all full time and additional duty aviation safety positions filled?

B. Are the people filling these positions well qualified?

3. PROGRAM

A. Is there a written statement of policy on aviation safety?

B. Is the SMS reviewed regularly? Has it been distributed? Does anyone but the safety 

Coordinator know what is in it?

C. Is there a pre-accident plan? Has it been reviewed? Exercised? Is it current?

4. SAFETY TRAINING

A. What training is provided to SMS mangers?

B. What safety training is provided to other personnel? Is it documented?

C. Who has not received training?

D. Is training provided to those specified in the safety program?

5. SAFETY OFFICE RELATIONSHIPS

A. If there are additional duty safety specialists at multiple levels or tenet safety 

personnel, what is the relationship between them?

o Do they meet regularly?

o Do they communicate directly which each other?

o What information is disseminated down?

B. What is the relationship between the additional duty safety specialists and the VGT 

Safety Coordinator?
 79

6. SMS SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM

A. Does an inspection program exist?

B. Who conducts the inspections?

C. Are the inspection reports valid? Who acts on them?

D. Has anything changed as a result of the inspections?

E. Is there a follow up system?

7. INVESTIGATIONS

A. Are incidents and accidents investigated? By whom?

B. What is the quality and depth of the investigation?

C. Has anything changed as a result of the investigation?

D. Who reviews the investigation reports?

8. HAZARD REPORTING PROGRAM

A. Does a hazard reporting program exist?

B. Does any use it? How many recent reports?

C. How are reports processed?

D. Has anything changed because of the reports?

E. Is there a feedback to the submitter?

F. Who reviews the reports?

G. Who reviews the changes generated by the reports?

9. DISTRIBUTION OF SAFETY INFORMATION

A. How is safety information distributed?

B. Is it getting to people who need it?

10. AIRPORT SAFETY COMMITTEE

A. Is there an airport safety committee?

o How often does it meet? Who chairs it? Does it have an agenda? Does it keep 

minutes? Who do they go to? Is anything accomplished by the committee?

B. Is it effective?

11. ANALYSIS PROGRAM

A. Is there a safety analysis program?

B. What data are analyzed?

C. What use is made of the analysis?

D. Is it effective?
 80

12. MISCELLANEOUS

A. Are tenets familiar with the airport SMS program?

B. Do they support it?

C. Do they report hazards/incidents/accidents?

D. Do they know who the Airport Safety Coordinator is?

E. What is their opinion of the SMS program?

D. Does the airport provide safety support to tenet organizations?

E. Are elements of the SMS not discussed earlier in this checklist part of the program 

 audit?
 81

APPENDIX E

Emergency Notification Telephone Numbers

1. AIRPORT PERSONNEL

Gary R. Shafer, Airport Manager

Office: (618) 529-1721

Cell: (618) 534-3123

Richard Mann, Maintenance Foreman

Office: (618) 529-2221

Cell: (618) 967-8470

Charles Obertini, Police Chief

Office: (618) 529-2221

Cell: (618) 534-3662

2. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOARD COMMISSIONERS

Patrick Brady

Home: (618) 684-5086

Steven Burroughs

Cell: (618) 201-2187

Carl Stoker, Secretary

Home: (618) 684-3068

Stephen Kunce

Cell: (618) 201-3893

3. FIXED BASE OPERATOR

Tate Aviation Company

Office: (618) 529-2359

After Hours: (618) 303-0670 (Carrol at Southern Illinois Airport)

(618) 367-3317 (Leon at Salem-Leckrone Airport)
 82

4. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AVIATION PROGRAMS

Dr. David NewMyer, Aviation Management and Flight

Campus: (618) 453-8898

Airport: (618) 453-9242

Cell: (618) 201-5888

John K. Voges, SIUC Chief Flight Instructor

Office: (618) 453-9244

Dispatch: (618) 453-9254

Cell: (618) 521-9403

John Cotter, Aviation Technologies

Office: (618) 536-3371

Cell: (618) 713-0371

5. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER

Gary Whitney, Manager

Office: (618) 529-1311

After Hours: (618) 513-0608 (Gary Whitney cell) 

(618) 439-9399 (Gary Whitney home)

6. OTHER AIRPORT TENANTS/BUILDINGS

Hangar 2/Airport Security

Cell: (618) 534-3662

Hangar 6/Roger Turnbough, SIUC Line Service

Office: (618) 453-9223

Hangar 7/Harold Delaney, SIUC Maintenance Shop Foreman

Office: (618) 453-9239

Hangar 8/SIUC Helicopter Lab

Office: (618) 453-9284/5

7. LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES

Jackson County Ambulance Service

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 529-5158

Carbondale Fire Department

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618 ) 457-3234
 83

Murphysboro Fire Department

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 684-3991

Oxford Crane and Trucking

Office: (618) 993-3434

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 549-0721

St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 684-3156

Jackson County Coroner

Office: (618) 684-4215

Jackson County Sheriff

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 687-3822

Illinois State Police

Emergency Contact: 911

Non-Emergency Contact: (618) 542-2171

Southern Illinois University Police

Office: (618) 453-3771

8. FEDERAL AGENCIES

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Springfield Office: (217) 522-9675

FAA Flight Standards District Office

Springfield Office: (217) 744-1910

National Transportation Safety Board

Chicago Field Office: (630) 377-8177

Communication Center: (202) 314-6290 

Transportation Security Administration

Hotline: (866) GA SECURE

Terry Myers: (309) 797-3097
 84

APPENDIX F

RECORD OF CALLS

DATE:____________

Airport Manager's Office notified of situation at _______________ a.m./p.m.

Time of 

contact

Notes

Jackson County Emergency Services-911

Air Traffic Control Tower-529-1311

Illinois State Police

Federal Bureau of Investigation

FAA Flight Standards District Office

National Transportation Safety Board

TSA Security

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Jackson County Ambulance Service
 85

APPENDIX G

Bomb Threat Information Sheet

The following is adapted from the SIUC Building Emergency Response Plans.

Person Receiving Bomb Threat:

 Try to get as much information from the person making the threat as possible. Ask the 

following questions: 

 When is the bomb going to explode? __________________________________

 Where is it right now? ______________________________________________

 What does it look like? ______________________________________________

 What kind of bomb is it? _____________________________________________

 What will cause it to explode? ________________________________________

 Did you place the bomb? ____________________________________________

 Why? ___________________________________________________________

 What is your address? ______________________________________________

 What is your name? ________________________________________________

 Write down as much of the exact wording of the threat that you can remember. 

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

 Note the following characteristics of the call and caller: 

 Number displayed on Caller I.D. _______________________

 The time of the call. ____________________

 Length of call. ____________________

 The phone number where the call was received. _______________________

 The gender/age of the caller: Male FemaleAdult Child

 Caller‟s voice:

Calm Soft Distinct Lisp Disguised Voice

Angry Loud Slurred Raspy Deep Breathing

Excited Laughter Whispered Deep Clearing Throat

Slow Crying Nasal Ragged Cracking Voice

Rapid Normal Stutter Familiar Accent__________________

 Background Sounds

Street Noises Local Clear House Noises

Animal Noises Voices Crockery Factory Machinery

Long Distance Cellular Booth Office Machinery

Music Static Motor PA System

 Threat Language

Well Spoken (Educated) Irrational Taped 

Message Read by Threat Maker Incoherent Foul

Do not hang up the phone. Put it down; go to another phone and Call 911.
 86

APPENDIX H

Event Reporting Form

Southern Illinois Airport Event Reporting Form

The intent of this form is to identify, track, and through increased awareness prevent similar situations from 

occurring in the future. This document is not intended to provoke a safety check of any employee. The information 

requested will help us contact you in the event that more information is needed. Your personal information on this 

form is strictly voluntary and anonymity will be maintained to continue to promote the reporting of safety related 

events. Please submit completed forms or direct any questions on how to complete this form to The Southern 

Illinois Airport Authority Safety Manager, 618-529-1721. 

Type of Event/Hazard/Situation

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Date of Occurance________________________________________________________

Local Time ___________

Location 

□ Ramp Areas □ Public Access Areas □ Airport Buildings

□ Runway/Taxiway □ Fueling Facilities □ Hangers

□ Unpaved Areas □Control Tower □ Safety Areas

□ Fencing/Gates □ Navigational Aids □ Other _______________

Factors

□ Weather □ Security □ Airport Marking/Lighting/Signage

□ Wildlife □ Aircraft Traffic □ Ground Vehicles and Mobile Equip.

□ Obstructions □ Airport Design □ Hazardous Materials

□ NOTAMS □ Maintenance/Construction

□ Rescue and Firefighting Operations □ Other ____________________________

(Optional)

Name ___________________________________________

Address _________________________________________

_________________________________________________

City ________________ State ____________ ZIP _______
 87

Describe Events/Hazard/Situation

Describe the event in detail discussing anything relevant and everything else you feel is 

important. Include what you believe caused the problem and what could aid in preventing the 

problem from reoccurring. (Use additional paper if necessary.)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________