Following a prescribed analytical format that has been independently validated, JSAT examines the chain of events leading up to each accident studied, then identifies ways to break those accident chains. The intervention strategies are then evaluated for their effectiveness in preventing accidents. A JSIT, on the other hand, determines the feasibility of the intervention strategies identified by the JSATs. In addition, each JSIT develops and recommends a plan of action for industry and government to implement the recommended strategies Both JSATs and JSITs report back to the full CAST and GA Joint Steering Committee which have final review and approval authority over all reports and can request an independent validation of the conclusions. Although most participants are from the United States, CAST recognizes that raising the aviation safety bar to a higher level requires a global effort.
Aviation is an international business.
CAST is establishing links to other safety initiatives, such as the European Joint Safety Strategy Initiative. Examples of programs underway are ICAO's Global Aviation Safety Program, JAA's Safety Strategy Initiative and the Pan American Aviation Safety Team. The AVweb Group. All rights reserved. This page was last updated Wednesday, March 28 2001.