REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Risk Assessment on Staff-Regulation SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu- Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
Y/N mented comments

Lack of experience which may lead to a loss of control of the situation Establish high experience criteria on the classess and/or types

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
in flight of aircraft used, for commercial operation (or equivalent)

Remote

Major

Major
Pre-requisite for the recruitment of pilots in
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general

Multiplication in the number of accreditations which need to be kept Specialise pilots in certain types of aircraft, additional training

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
updated, creating difficulties in maintaining these qualifications. Loss (Ops Man Recurrent Training)

Major

Major
RH-03 9/14/2015 Accumulation of the type ratings of expertise sometimes caused by periods of flight interruption on an Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
aircraft of the same type

No monitoring of the renewing of qualification which may lead to Produce a file for follow up qualification and refresher courses

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
withdrawal of a qualification, therefore a delay in providing services, for staff with associated alarms, internal audits, random checks

Remote

Major

Major
RH-05 9/14/2015 Retaining qualifications with the work load being passed on to other staff (increased fatigue) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Forgetting to plan non-recurrent training missions leading to a loss of Produce a file for follow up qualification and refresher courses Necessity to rent an aircraft if

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
qualification or competence. No aircraft available to ensure this skill is for staff with associated alarms. needed for renewal

Remote

Major

Major
RH-06 9/14/2015 Maintaining skills maintained. No monitoring of flying hours. OPS Man Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Lack of experience which may lead to an inferior quality of service Establish minimum experience criteria on the types of aircraft

Acceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Remote
provided used, for commercial operation (or equivalent), Training to

Minor

Minor
Pre-requisite for the recruitment of
RH-07 9/14/2015 reach minimum experience criteria for operation Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
technicians

Boarding of staff who are not qualified or not familiar with this type of Need to organise the selection of this type of staff based on

Unacceptable
flight (winching, SAR, etc.) which may lead to a degradation of the past experience, qualification held in the past, motivation,

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
Designation of the crew member flight safety (staff falling through the door, lack of communication interview with the head pilot, formalisation of the employment of
RH-08 9/14/2015 between crew, etc.) this type of staff in this position, etc. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
(excluding flight crew)

Loss of expertise of the crew member which may lead to a degraded Production of a training and refresher course plan including

Acceptable
Improbable
flight situation annual checks (for example)

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
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Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZA
MAJO
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE MINOR RDOU CATASTROPHIC
R
S
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E

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Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu-
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation Additional measures or comments
Y/N mented

Pre-requisites orpast experience insufficient for the type of mission Search as far upstream as possible for information on

Acceptable
Improbable
and can creat a hazardous situation the copilot's experience and report to the Flight

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
Operations Manager/Deputy Manager as soon as
FH-01 8/31/2015 Composition of the crew - copilot
possible for inclusion in the staff planning preparation
Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Although holding an up-to-date type rating, the captain may not have Systemic inclusion of the captain criteria when

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
the necessary experience nor the expertise required for the pre- producing provisional staff planning; for multi-pilot

Remote

Major

Major
FH-02 8/31/2015 Composition of the crew - captain requisites of the mission operations, RAS does not accept direct entry captain. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

The high number of flight slots during the day affects the pilot's level Comply with RACR-LTMO regulation; provide rest Provide rest areas.

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
of vigilance and alters the safe execution of the flight period between different types of aircraft as per

Major

Major
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Vigilance in night flights or in a simulator is altered by unsuitable rest Determination of the extent of the work and flying time

Unacceptable
periods before and after the flight for the pilot, with associated rest period; comply with

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
RACR-LTMO;
FH-04 8/31/2015 Fatigue - Pilot - night flights Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Fatigue and hypovigilance caused by late flights or simulator slots Provide the possibility of calling an alternative means of

Unacceptable
may be the cause of car accidents on the journey home or to their transport (taxi, company car etc.)

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

Negligible
Remote
accommodation (along with the time difference).
FH-05 8/31/2015 Fatigue - Pilot - night flights Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

The high number of slots during the day affects the level of vigilance Determination of the extent of the work with associated rest area

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
of the technicians and alters their ability to conduct their task in safe rest period

Major

Major
Fatigue - Maintenance and runway
FH-07 8/31/2015 conditions Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
technician - day activity

Fatigue and hypovigilance caused by late or nocturnal activity may be Provide the possibility of calling an alternative means of

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
the cause of car accidents on the journey home or to their transport (taxi, company car etc.)

Negligible
Remote
Fatigue - Maintenance and runway accommodation (along with the time difference).
FH-08 9/1/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
technician - night flights

Flight after a Flight Simulator session leading to sensory illusions Determination of a minimum time for which flying is

Unacceptable
prohibited after an FS session, as the minimum time

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
applicable in between flights with different type of
FH-11 9/1/2015 Sensory illusions aircraft Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Crew members not trained in crew work techniques Training of the crew members in CRM Taking into account the psychological

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote

profile when establishing the crew

Major

Major
FH-12 9/1/2015 No synergy or poor synergy of the crew Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration in communication prejudicial to flight safety Flight Operations Manager/Deputy Manager may decide

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable

to change crew composition; CRM- distribution of tasks

Remote

Major

Major
Strained relations between members of the and responsibilities
FH-13 9/1/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
team or the crew

Excessive manoeuvres, which may result from the competence of the Try to detect "excessive" behaviour by company pilots Implement an HFDM program (HUMS).
pilot flying and which may lead to a loss of control of the aircraft by tests, OPC, skill tests, training. Insist on standardisation during
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

briefings and during retraining sessions.

Remote

Major
Excessive reactions on the controls by the
FH-14 9/1/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
pilot flying

The instructor may be surprised by an unexpected reaction by the During failure exercises, provide a reminder during the
trainee. This event is less Tolerable if it occurs close to the ground pre-flight briefing of the criteria for the instructor taking
and during delicate piloting phases. manual control. If the aircraft is equipped with a
Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
"training" mode, provide a reminder of the automatic
Remote

Flight training: inappropriate reaction by the conditions for engine power recovery for the system.
FH-15 9/1/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
trainee

Loss of the mental resources required for safe operation of flights Implementation of the system for detecting and taking

Acceptable
into account this type of problem, support to staff who
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote

are victims of this phenomenon; acknowledge stress

Major

Major

FH-16 9/1/2015 Stress, anxiety - Captain factors by the Flight Operations Manager/Deputy N Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
Manager; OM, Part A, Chapter 7
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Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu-
Hazard no. RevisedAIR
REGIONAL on SERVICES Description Specific nature of hazard Defences
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REF Documentation Additional measures
HAZARD or comments
IDENTIFICATION
Y/N mented

Loss of the mental resources required for safe operation of flights Implementation of the system for detecting and taking
into account this type of problem, support to staff who

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
are victims of this phenomenon; acknowledge stress

Remote

Major

Major
FH-17 9/1/2015 Stress, anxiety - Copilot factors by the Flight Operations Manager/Deputy Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
Manager; OM, Part A, Chapter 7

Disruption of the flight, attention of the crew, the pilot preoccupied Implementation of the system for detecting and taking

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
with a passenger distracting them from controlling the aircraft; security into account this type of problem, support to staff who

Remote

Major

Major
concerns are victims of this phenomenon: briefing pax, check-in
FH-18 9/1/2015 Stress, anxiety, panic - Passenger in flight Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
procedures, operational procedure for turbulent pax

Violation, which may jeopardise the safety of the flight Strict respect for the OPS manual, check-list, ATC HFDM

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
instructions and instruction programs, CRM and MCC

Remote

Major

Major
FH-19 9/2/2015 Indiscipline during flight - captain for multi-pilot operations, posibility of challenging the Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
decision of the captain

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the captain, which may Strict respect for the OPS manual, check-list, ATC HFDM

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
jeopardise the safety of the flight instructions and instruction programs, CRM and MCC

Remote

Major

Major
FH-20 9/2/2015 Indiscipline during flight - copilot for multi-pilot operations, posibility of challenging the Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
decision of the captain

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the instructor, which may Strict respect for the OPS manual, check-list, ATC HFDM

Acceptable
Improbable
jeopardise the safety of the flight instructions and instruction programs, pre-flight briefing

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
acknoledging the trainee's responsibilities
FH-21 9/2/2015 Indiscipline during flight - trainee Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the captain, which may Strict respect for the OPS manual, check-list, ATC

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
jeopardise the safety of the flight instructions and instruction programs

Remote

Major

Major
FH-22 9/2/2015 Indiscipline during flight - crew member Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Violation which may jeopardise the safety of the flight HF and CRM training - annually at the recurrent training Include this subject in the annual CRM

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote training

Major

Major
FH-23 9/2/2015 Excessive confidence - captain Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the captain, which may HF and CRM training

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
jeopardise the safety of the flight
Remote

Major

Major
FH-24 9/2/2015 Excessive confidence - copilot Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the instructor, which may HF and CRM training Raise awareness over the risk of
jeopardise the safety of the flight excessive confidence, SOP

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
FH-25 9/2/2015 Excessive confidence - trainee Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Violation, failure to respect the authority of the captain, which may HF and CRM training
jeopardise the safety of the flight

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
FH-26 9/2/2015 Excessive confidence - crew member Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

On the ground, may disturb the crew and the other passengers. Before the flight, calm the passenger and explain to
During a flight, may disturb the flight, distract the crew and put safety them that they must respect the instructions or be

Acceptable
Occasional

Occasional
Tolerable

Negligible
at risk. removed from the aircraft. During a flight, try to reason
Minor

Unacceptable behaviour of a passenger

FH-27 9/2/2015 with them. If this is not possible, cut short the flight and Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
(failure to respect safety instructions)
have them removed from the aircraft, P.O., briefing

Loss of the mental resources required for safe operation of flights Implementation of the system for detecting and taking Include a psychologist in the staff

Acceptable
into account this type of problem, support to staff who
Tolerable
Remote

Remote
Major

Minor
are victims of this phenomenon; Raising awareness of
FH-28 9/2/2015 Personal problems of crew members
this hazard, encourage staff to report problems
Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

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Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu-
Hazard no. RevisedAIR
REGIONAL on SERVICES Description Specific nature of hazard Defences
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REF Documentation Additional measures
HAZARD or comments
IDENTIFICATION
Y/N mented

Alteration of the mental state prejudicial to the safe completion of Establish procedures in this domain, reminding of the Personal statement regarding self-

Acceptable
flights dangers relating to self-medication and the fact that it is medication

Tolerable
Remote

Remote
prohibited to fly in such cases. Consultation with the

Major

Minor
Self-medication - Crew member,
FH-29 9/8/2015 medical department for medical care, AOC, chapter 7 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
interpreter, maintenance staff

Alteration of the mental state prejudicial to the safe completion of Blood-alcohol level zero for flying, drug use prohibited in Personal statement regarding self-

Ext Improbable
Unacceptable

Acceptable
flights all cases, Aoc, Chapter 7 medication

Hazardous

Hazardous
Remote
Drugs, alcohol - crew member,
FH-30 9/8/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
maintenance staff…

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of Establish the maximum flight ceiling criteria for routine Twice a year, testing pilots in

Improbable

Acceptable
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights training flights. If necessary, take on board oxygen barometric room

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
systems (masks + bottles)
FH-31 9/8/2015 Hypoxia Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of Provide cold weather clothing and flight equipment to

Improbable

Acceptable
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights the crews.

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
FH-32 9/8/2015 Hypothermia Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of Suspended flight in case of high temperature and Establish temperature and hygrometry

Improbable

Acceptable
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights humidity (>80%), shaded and cool areas criteria for completing flights, rest areas

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
FH-33 9/8/2015 Heatstroke Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of The pilots are adviced to drink water, the company has Establish temperature and hygrometry
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights available water dispensers criteria for completing flights

Improbable

Acceptable
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
FH-34 9/8/2015 Dehydration Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of In situ, respect the basic rules of caution and hygiene

Improbable

Acceptable
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights with regard to food. Do not eat the same meal as the

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
other flight crew member.
FH-35 9/8/2015 Food poisoning Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of Do not go on flight if symptoms of illness appear (fever, Keep vaccinations up-to-date.

Improbable

Acceptable
loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights sweating, shivering, etc.). Contact a doctor as soon as
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
possible.
FH-36 9/8/2015 Other illnesses.. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Alteration of the physical and mental state, possibly to the extent of Helicopter pilots wear protection equipment during The company will provide protection

Acceptable
Tolerable

loss of knowledge prejudicial to the safe completion of flights winter (sea survival suit) equipment for all pilot categories
Remote

Remote
Major

Minor
Injuries due to collision, impact, burns, etc. (including crash helmets)
FH-37 9/8/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
- in-flight teaching

Alteration of the physical and mental state prejudicial to the health of Respect for the rules on safety and use of the Periodic reminders sent on e-mail

Acceptable
the individual workstation defined in the HSE documentation
Tolerable
Remote

Remote
Major

Minor
Injuries due to collision, impact, burns, etc.
FH-38 9/8/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
- teaching on the ground

Commercial pressure taking precedence over safety essentials The accountable executive agrees not to place
Unacceptable

economic aspects ahead of safety essentials, according

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote

to the safety policy; SRB meetings are held; an

FH-40 9/8/2015 Commercial, hierarchical, etc. pressure organigram is in place . Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Time pressures, urgent need to complete the mission taking Establish strict criteria on this point. The head of Ops
Unacceptable

Improbable

precedence over safety essentials will make any decision (cancellation, postponement of
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote

flight/mission) if necessary, the Accountable Manager

FH-41 9/8/2015 Time pressure will do so as a last resort Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

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Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu-
Hazard no. RevisedAIR
REGIONAL on SERVICES Description Specific nature of hazard Defences
SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REF Documentation Additional measures
HAZARD or comments
IDENTIFICATION
Y/N mented

Comply with RACR-LTMO, Determination of the number Good planning and OP to comply with

Improbable

Acceptable
of days worked with maximum daily, weekly and LTMO

Tolerable
Remote
The total of the number of missions, their extent and the number of

Major

Major
monthly working periods
FH-42 9/8/2015 Accumulation of fatigue working days causes the accumulation of fatigue which may harm the Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
health of the individual

Implementation of a system of Feedback, information to

Unacceptable
the HF, CRM, SMS, etc.

Tolerable
Frequent

Remote
Major

Major
FH-43 9/8/2015 Errors, unsafe acts Incidents, Tolerable incidents, accidents, etc. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZA
MINO MAJO
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE RDOU CATASTROPHIC
R R
S
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E

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Likelihood
Severity

Result
In place Docu- Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences Severity Result REF Documentation
Y/N mented comments

Forced water landing, panic when evacuating the aircraft, survivability in Carrying and wearing if necessary rescue equipment (life rafts, EHEST SMS Toolkit

Catastrophic
Improbable

Improbable

Acceptable
maritime environment life vests, waterproof flight suits, etc.) Pre-flight safety briefing

Tolerable

Major
compulsory if transporting passengers
ENV-01 8/25/2015 Overwater flight Y Y

Forced landing, panic when evacuating the aircraft, survivability in Single-engine aircraft, plan routes with as many collection areas EHEST- Airbus SIN no. 2914-S-00, TBD: survival kit for
hostile environment as possible. Fly at high altitude to alRemote time to apply the Note 1 mountains

Catastrophic
Improbable

Improbable
emergency procedures, pass on the distress message and

Acceptable
Tolerable

Major
choose a landing zone; EGPWS
ENV-02 8/25/2015 Flying over inhospitable regions (mountain) Y Y

Little or no possibility of emergency landing in the event of engine failure Respect the regulations in force. Establish strict criteria for the Reg. (EU) 965/2012 Review of operational
on a single-engine aircraft. Missions for carrying external loads, risk of location of working areas to avoid finding yourself in this type of procedures for shore areas

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
injury or fatality in the event of loss of the load during flight. environment. Determine the precise paths in order to avoid and densly populated areas

Tolerable
Remote
flying over populated areas or areas where people are
ENV-03 8/25/2015 Flying over urban or peri-urban areas Y Y
gathered.

Collisions with obstacles during flights at low altitude or outside Study in particular the working environment before the first EHEST SMS Toolkit
recognised routes flight. Prior reconnaissance of the zones before any flight at

Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
reduced altitude. Define approach and clearance lines free of

Remote
Presence of antenna, electrical lines, wind obstacles.
ENV-04 8/25/2015 Y Y
turbines, etc.

Collisions of obstacles during landing, takeoff or ground work Establish strict criteria for dimensions and the environment of EHEST SMS Toolkit TBD: training for confined

Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous
manoeuvres due to the dimension of the areas or the nature of the working areas. Prior reconnaissance of the zones before any area

Tolerable
Remote
Landing zone or working area surrounded obstacles surrounding the area; aerodinamic effect (helicopter) winching work. Define approach and clearance lines free of
ENV-05 8/25/2015
obstacles.
Y Y
by obstacles

Collisions of obstacles during landing, takeoff or ground work Establish strict criteria for dimensions and the environment of EHEST SMS Toolkit Headphones for protection

Unacceptable
manoeuvres due to the dimension of the areas or the nature of the working areas. Prior reconnaissance of the zones before any and communcation

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
Landing zone or working area surrounded obstacles surrounding the area. Flying over populated areas is winching work. Define approach and clearance lines free of
ENV-06 8/25/2015 prohibited in single-engine aircraft obstacles; training for ground personnel regarding winching Y Y
by populated areas, infrastructures, etc.

The ground may be uneven, muddy, grassy, covering obstacles, which Establish strict criteria for dimensions and the environment of EHEST SMS Toolkit

Unacceptable
may lead to the aircraft rolling over when carrying out normal/emergency working areas. Prior reconnaissance of the zones before

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous

Hazardous
Remote

Nature of the ground or the landing zone or procedures winching work or landing on operational landing sites other than
ENV-07 8/25/2015 certified aerodromes. Y Y
working area for winching

Risk of aircraft rolling over (dynamic roll over), contact between the Establish strict criteria for dimensions and environment of HG 912/2010 TBD: purchase briefcards,
rotor(s) and the slope, staff disembarking from the aircraft and climbing working areas. Prior reconnaissance of the zones before brochures, anchors, brakes,
Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
back up the slope hit by the rotor.
Hazardous

winching work or landing on any operational landing sites other

Hazardous
additional securing
Remote

than certified aerodromes; comply with the Rotor Flight Manual

ENV-08 8/25/2015 Ground on slope, superelevation limitations and with the Flight Manual. Y Y

Too high, deterioration of performances. Too low, mechanical Compulsory determination of flight performances. OM and SMSM For non-routine flights, use a
constraints (high ATM pressure) pre-flight risk assessment

Improbable

Acceptable
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
ENV-09 8/26/2015 Density altitude and high (HH) temperature Y Y

The combination of a reduction in visibility and a reduction in the level of Sufficient rest period before start of flight- in compliance with EHEST SMS Toolkit good flight planning for longer
vigilance may be prejudicial to flight safety national legislation (RACR-LTMO). In the pre-flight briefing, periods

Improbable

Acceptable
Tolerable
Remote

provide a reminder of the dangers linked to this type of flight

Major

Major
Flying period (dawn, morning, afternoon,
ENV-10 8/26/2015 (change of brightness, Remote sun, rapidly decreasing Y Y
dusk, night)
horizontal visibility, etc.)

May lead to an inadvertent entry from VMC to IMC/DVE Determination of an emergency procedure to define conduct EHEST SMS Toolkit During simulator training,
Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
when faced with this kind of event. Establish minimum weather carry out an exercise on the

Improbable

Tolerable
Remote

conditions and forecast for making flights depending on their subject.

ENV-11 8/26/2015 Flight conditions (VMC, DVE, IMC) nature (public transport, teaching, etc.); training for crew Y Y
approved IFR aircraft and IMC

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Result
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REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAZARDcomments
IDENTIFICATION

May lead to a rapid degradation of flight performances and a For airplane: Annual reminder of flying in icy conditions (only de- EASA-SIB_2015-18 Potential Adverse aicraft with de-icing installation
catastrophic situation. iced aircraft) before winter periods, and how to avoid icy Effect of Anti-Icing during Take-off
conditions for aircraft which have not been de-iced (OPS
manual).
Schedule: pre-flight visit, use of de-icing and anti-icing systems,
icing and associated dangers, operations at temperatures

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
beRemote zero and in snowy conditions, etc.)

Improbable
Occasional

Tolerable
Flights in icy conditions will only take place with machines
ENV-12 8/26/2015 Icy conditions equipped and certified for the flight in icy conditions (OPS Y Y
manual). The flying time in these conditions will be restricted to
a minimum. For helicopters: non-icing conditions, weather
planning, icing detector

May lead to engine flameout or structural damage to the aircraft/may Before the flight, study the weather forecast in particular. In EHEST SMS Toolkit AWR
lead to reduced visibility flight and in IMC, if the aircraft is equipped with RADAR, avoid
suspect cloud formations. On an aircraft not equipped with
radar, maintain the VMC conditions or IMC, try to fly in a stable

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
atmosphere (no cloud of vertical development). If possible,

Tolerable
Remote
shelter the aircraft during the weather event.; stormscope,
ENV-13 8/26/2015 Heavy rain, hail
stormlight
Y Y

May lead to structural damage to the aircraft by load factor, may also Establish minimum weather criteria for making flights. Before EHEST SMS Toolkit windshear detector, training
lead to a loss of control during flight the flight, study the weather forecast in particular. Do not

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
hesitate to cancel the flight or the training session if necessary.

Tolerable
Remote
Parking of aircraft: carry the fly-away kit (lashings, blade slings,
ENV-14 8/26/2015 Strong winds, turbulence, windshear shutters, etc.); control locks (not all aircraft are equipped with Y Y
control locks)

May lead to a rapid degradation of horizontal visibility, flight On an aircraft not equipped with anti-icing, avoid icy conditions. EHEST SMS Toolkit
performances (icing) and a catastrophic situation (loss of control, On an equipped aircraft, provide a reminder during the pre-flight
inadvertent entry to IMC and DVE, etc.) briefing on how to use the anti-icing system. Provide a reminder

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
Occasional
during the crew safety briefings on the dangers linked to this

Tolerable
type of flight. Establish minimum weather criteria for making
ENV-15 8/26/2015 Snow flights. Parking of aircraft: carry the fly-away kit (lashings, blade Y Y
slings, shutters, etc.)

Leads to limitations in the implementation and operation of the aircraft. Compulsory determination of flight performances. For EHEST SMS Toolkit For non-routine flights, use a
Leads to a drop in the physical and intellectual performances of the crew preparation crews and staff, equip with suitable protective gear. pre-flight risk assessment.
without suitable protective clothing. Comply with the limitations imposed by the Flight Manual. For Ensure cold water.

Acceptable
Tolerable
cold temperatures, use special equipment. For hot weather,
Remote

Remote

Minor
Major

ENV-16 8/27/2015 Outside temperatures (hot, cold) pilots must be well hydrated. Y Y

Leads to a drop in the physical and intellectual performances of the crew Compulsory determination of flight performances. Well hydrated EHEST SMS Toolkit For off-site training, use a pre-
without suitable recovery measure. Deacresed flight performance due to crew, AC equipped rooms flight risk assessment to
high humidity. High humidity is also one of the factors contributing to review their physical and

Acceptable
Tolerable
Remote

Remote
IMC (fog, mist). physiological condition and

Minor
Major

ENV-17 8/27/2015 High humidity Y Y that of their crew; lounge area

for the crew

Leads to corrosion on the aircraft and the equipment Ensure that the aircraft is properly rinsed and maintained in OM RAS cruising altitude 1200-1700 ft

Acceptable
accordance with each aircraft's Maintenance Manual. to replace 1000-1500 ft
Tolerable
Remote

Remote

Minor
Major

ENV-18 8/27/2015 Saline atmosphere Y Y

May lead to a loss of visual reference and therefore a loss of control of Pay close attention when flying over snow or sandy EHEST SMS Toolkit
Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous

the aircraft environments. Deal with this point and describe the procedure
Remote

Major
White out/White snow during take-off and to be applied during the pre-flight briefing, if this phenomenon
ENV-21 8/27/2015 Y Y
landing occurs (announcements, task distribution, etc.)

May lead to a loss of control of the aircraft Training flight: familiarise the trainees with this phenomenon, EHEST SMS Toolkit
where applicable. Describe it during the lessons (conditions in
Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
which it appears, effects, how to prevent it, how to get out of it,
Remote

ENV-22 8/27/2015 VORTEX etc.). For the other missions, monitor the flight conditions and Y Y
the behaviour of the aircraft when approaching VORTEX entry
conditions

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Result
In place Docu- Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences Severity Result REF Documentation
Y/N mented
REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAZARDcomments
IDENTIFICATION

On single hydraulic generator aircraft, may lead to a loss of control of Training flight: familiarise the trainees with this phenomenon. EHEST SMS Toolkit Training also for redundant

Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
the aircraft by locking of the flight commands Describe it during the lessons (conditions in which it appears, hydraulic system aircraft.

Remote
ENV-23 8/27/2015 Servo transparency effects, how to prevent it, how to get out of it, etc.). For other Y Y
flights, apply the procedures defined by the manufacturer.

May lead to injuries to third parties located close to the landing or Before the flight, check or have someone check that the EHEST SMS Toolkit

Acceptable
Tolerable
parking zone, may cause damage to equipment located nearby and may working area is clean. If necessary, clear the equipment which

Remote

Remote

Minor
Major
Landing zone or working area surrounded also damage the aircraft is not needed for aerial work. Have third parties close to the
ENV-24 8/27/2015 Y Y
by debris, rubble, objects, etc. working area move away. During the flight, if necessary,
interrupt the mission.

May be injured by projections of debris caused by the rotor blast, or the Before the flight, have third parties close to the working area EHEST SMS Toolkit
rolling over of the aircraft when working close to the ground (dynamic move away. During the flight, if necessary, interrupt the mission.

Acceptable
roll over for example, tail rotor strike, etc.) The airside has limited access; OP21; briefing of the crowds in

Tolerable
Remote

Remote

Minor
Major
Gathering of people close to the parking case of landing/take off on/from unauthorized sites
ENV-25 8/27/2015 Y Y
plot, the landing or working zone

Tolerable injuries, fatalities caused by impact with the blades. Projection As above. For staff working close by, instruct them on the Internal Voluntary Incident Reports: CHC Operational Procedures

Unacceptable
of rubble, miscellaneous debris (see also code TEC 28 to 30) danger areas, in particular the tail rotor, and the safe routes to no. 1712/30.06.2014, 3381/02.12.2014 for disembarking passengers

Hazardous

improbabl

Tolerable
Remote
be adopted to enter beneath the rotor blade disk; briefcards, with rotors running

Minor
Danger linked to the rotors turning on the
ENV-26 8/27/2015 posters; comply with anti-collision light warnings; high-visibility Y Y
ground
vests

Collision in flight likely to cause structural damage, piping failures, Bird strike hazard control policy of the parking base (rockets, Incident Reports according to RACR- TBD: buy safety helmets.
engine shutdown, injuries to persons occupying the aircraft bird scarers, hunting, etc.). Switch on the lights during take-off REAC: AS365N3, YR-MYC,

Unacceptable
and landing. ; ornitological study, briefing of the crew; OP 18.08.2014; AS365N, YR-RAH,

Hazardous

Hazardous
improbabl

Tolerable
27.11.2012; AS365N, YR-RAH,

Remote
ENV-27 8/27/2015 Bird strike hazard Y Y 21.08.2012

Damage of wires in the aircraft Schedule a regular disinfestation in all areas of the company, Incident Report no. 3639/07.01.2015 Contract for pest control with
Schedule a general cleanliness in the hangar twice a year, Romlife Adi Srl no.

Unacceptable
Hazardous

Hazardous
improbabl

Tolerable
Studying relevant literature to identify long-term solutions 3833/21.01.2015

Remote
ENV-28 1/8/2015 Presence of mice in the hangar Y Y

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZARD
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE MINOR MAJOR CATASTROPHIC
OUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E

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Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
Hazard In place Docu- Additional measures or
Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. Y/N mented comments

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for Annual internal audit to ensure that the staff have a

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Failure to hold a qualification to declare an hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) current licence, checking personal files

Improbable
Remote

Major
approval for return to service (APRS) (or
TEC-01 9/2/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
equivalent for non-EASA country or
governmental aircraft)

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for Annual internal audit to ensure that the staff have a

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable
hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) current licence, checking personal files, training and

Remote

Major
training plan, recurrent training
TEC-02 9/2/2015 Maintenance qualification or licence expired Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

The lack of staff leads to an increase in the workload of the other The company has a Part 145 (Authorization Part 145/022)

Unacceptable
technicians, which is a source of errors and infractions. approval, this guarantees this standard.

Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable
Remote

Major
TEC-03 9/2/2015 Lack of maintenance staff Y Y OMORE Plan

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for Ensure that the maintenance staff has a Part 66 license, Train them if necessary.

Unacceptable
hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) which includes a good knowledge of the language in

Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable
Remote
which the maintenance documents are written,

Major
Work documentation not understood by
TEC-04 9/2/2015 corresponding to the level of the maintenance Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
maintenance staff (translation, etc.)
authorization; annual evaluation.

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for ensure that the maintenance staff use up-to-date work

Unacceptable
Catastrophic
hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) documentation. If the company has a Part 145 approval,

Acceptable
Improbable
Remote
this should guarantee this standard; internal audit;

Major
TEC-05 9/2/2015 Work documentation not up-to-date external RCAA audit; procedure in place to ensure Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
updated documents.

A delay in the application of recommendations or instructions from the Ensure that the maintenance staff apply the

Unacceptable
OEM can legitimately constitute a source for hazards (failure of a recommendations of the OEMs. The company has a Part

Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable
system, component during flight, etc.) 145 approval, this should guarantee this standard. The

Remote

Major
Delay in the application of the OEM Airworthiness department (Part M) ensures all bulletines
TEC-06 9/2/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
recommendations (SB, ASB, SIN, etc.) are updated and applied.

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for Ensure before the start of the flights that the aircraft log raise awareness to the staff to

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) book is correctly completed and counter-signed by the report when feeling tired;

Improbable
Remote
person responsible for the take-off; recurrent training determine weather lack of

Major
Technical log book incorrectly completed,
TEC-07 9/2/2015 Y Y NC attention is due to schedule
incomplete
(LTMO for maintenance)

Maintenance of the aircraft can legitimately constitute a source for Ensure that the aircraft has an up-to-date airworthiness

Unacceptable Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable
hazards (failure of a system, component during flight, etc.) certificate (CDN) (or equivalent); the Airworthiness Depart

negligible
Remote

Airworthiness certificate or equivalent not (Part M) keeps records; internal audit; reponsibility of PIC
TEC-08 9/2/2015 to check if he has all docs before flight
Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
up-to-date or missing

Inaccuracy with regard to the choice of action in the event of the failure Ensure that the aircraft has an up-to-date MEL, the MEL

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

negligible
of a component or system may lead to a potentially hazardous situation is checked and approved by the Romanian CAA and it is
Remote

TEC-09 9/2/2015 MEL incomplete or missing based on the Master MEL. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Inaccuracy with regard to the determination of the flight performances, Check that an easily accessible and up-to-date flight include an Acknowledgment of
Unacceptable

Acceptable
normal and emergency procedures to be applied may lead to a manual is present on board the aircraft; Receipt of Documentation to be

Improbable
Hazardous

negligible
Remote

No flight manual on board the aircraft, flight potentially hazardous situation signed by all pilots rated on the
TEC-10 9/2/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit corresponding type of aircraft
manual not up-to-date

The staff may be blamed in the event of an incident/accident. Ensure that the aircraft is insured for the activity
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

concerned; internal audit; register of insurances

negligible
Remote

periodically checked with a reminder in outlook

TEC-11 9/2/2015 Body or aircraft not insured Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

May be a contributing factor to a maintenance error Ensure that the safety of the premises is of an Acceptable
Unacceptable

standard. The company has a Part 145 approval, this

Acceptable
Improbable
Maintenance premises unsuitable
Hazardous

negligible
Remote

(insufficient lighting, heating, protection should guarantee this standard; internal audit Audit NC on Maintenance regarding
TEC-12 9/2/2015 Y Y
against weather conditions, no lights
soundproofing)

May lead to a loss of engine in flight, deterioration of Hazardous Ensure that the body has an FOD prevention program. If Monthly Safety Meeting Minutes
assemblies; OP FOD. the company has a Part 145 approval, this should on the intranet
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

guarantee this standard. Before the flights, ensure that

negligible
Remote

the start-up area is clean and clear. Pay particular

TEC-13 9/2/2015 Foreign Object Damage Y Y OP FOD
attention to the pre-flight inspection.All parts come with
EASA Form 1 FAA; MOE;

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Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Y/N mented comments
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

May lead to a failure of a system during flight, or even a mechanical Ensure that the body has a service for the management
disruption which may lead to an emergency or distress situation (loss of of parts, systems and assemblies. In general, ensure that

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
control during flight) parts which are not airworthy are identified as such and

negligible
Use of non-compliant parts (forgeries,
stored in a secure room to ensure they are not used. If
TEC-14 9/2/2015 repairs not inspected by a quality Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the company has a Part 145 approval, this guarantees
department, etc.)
this standard.

May lead to a load falling on staff. Injury or fatality caused by crushing Ensure that the body has such equipment available. The
Hangar manager should ensure their monitoring and
maintenance. The company has a Part 145 approval, this

Unacceptable
should guarantee this standard. Before use, ensure the

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
Remote
good general condition of the step-ladders (chocks,

minor
Lifting apparatus poorly maintained or not
TEC-15 9/2/2015 protection, etc.). Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
maintained (workshop crane, jacks)

The staff must wear safety boots.

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
Remote
The heavy mechanical assembly elements are fixed on

minor
Fall of heavy object (mechanical assembly
TEC-16 9/2/2015 Injury, fatality caused by crushing specific ad-hoc supports. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
element)

Due to unease, the staff may cause errors or infractions in the Ensure that the body has such equipment available. The
maintenance operations. The staff may also fall from the aircraft. Hangar manager should ensure their monitoring and

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
Damage model by pressing inappropriate areas - Fault in educational maintenance. If the company has a Part 145 approval,

Remote

minor
TEC-17 9/2/2015 Unserviceable step-ladder or gantry demonstration. this should guarantee this standard. Before use, ensure Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the good general condition of the step-ladders (chocks,
protection, etc.). Use harnesses when working at heights.

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable

Startup on a main battery only may lead to degradation of the Give preference, whenever possible, to startup on ground GPU parking area markings,

Improbable Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
performances of the electric system, or even a breakdown. power unit. revision of the Aerodrome

Major

Major
TEC-18 9/2/2015 No auxiliary engine starting system - Flight Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit Manual, inserting it in the List of
obstacles
The absence of an external electrical power source may have a Proceed with the repair or limit the time with battery-on

Tolerable
Remote
damaging effect on the quality of the ground teaching provided and lead while the engines are not running

Major

Major
No auxiliary engine starting system -
TEC-19 9/2/2015 to the deterioration of the start-up system if the practice continues. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
Ground

Mission not completed. A failure on an aircraft circuit may lead to a Proceed with the repair

Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
delay in the flight due to the machine being unavailable

Major

Major
TEC-20 9/2/2015 No hydraulic power unit Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Improbable Improbable
Tolerable
Pressurised hydraulic circuit (aircraft and

Remote
The hydraulic systems of the benches are equipped with

Major

Major
TEC-21 9/2/2015 hydraulic generation bench and Hydraulic Injury by pressurised hydraulic projection safety systems compliant with the standards. The Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
block model) hydraulic generation benches are checked periodically

Storage of products and ingredients in secure premises,

Tolerable
Remote

in suitable and identified packaging. Handling of products

Major

Major
Common use of products, corrosive, toxic
TEC-22 9/2/2015 corrosive and allergenic hydraulics, PR resins, flammable products by trained staff only and wearing PPE Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
or flammable liquids

The failure to supplement the systems concerned may lead to a Ensure that the body has such ingredients available. The

Unacceptable

Acceptable
potentially hazardous situation in flight through a system, engine or company has a Part 145 approval, this guarantees this

Improbable
Hazardous

negligible
Remote

component failure standard. If there is a lack of oil, the aircraft is

TEC-23 9/2/2015 Lack of ingredients (oil, hydraulics, etc.) unserviceable. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Loss of engine power in flight Ensure during flight preparation that on the ground at the The pilot should be briefed about

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
Hazardous

destination or the stopover, there is a fuel delivery service his right to ask for the Quality
Tolerable

Fuel not adapted to this type of engine or providing suitable fuel certificate of the fuel at the

Nil
TEC-24 9/2/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
use (anti-icing, etc.) destination aerodrome.

Loss of engine power in flight RAS usually operates on LRTZ and it has its own fuel The pilot should be briefed about
deposit. Ensure during ferry flights that the fuel has been his right to ask for the Quality

Extr. Improbable

Acceptable
Improbable

Hazardous

tested before filling up.

Hazardous
certificate of the fuel at the
Tolerable

destination aerodrome. Equip

TEC-25 9/2/2015 Polluted fuel Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit each aircraft with shell kit used
for checking water in the fuel.

Loss of engine power in flight. Error in the calculation of the minimum Counter-check the calculation of the minimum fuel conversion table- accurracy of

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous
Tolerable

fuel quantity or error in the quantity provided by the delivery quantity and counter-check the quantity of fuel taken on. volume to weight conversion

Extr.
organisation. Cross-check PIC-copilot
TEC-26 9/2/2015 Error in the quantity of fuel taken on Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Acceptable Acceptable
Pollution, risk of fire during the start-up; slippery surface Ensure that the parking platform has a service for Move the aircraft before the start-
Improbable Improbable
Tolerable
Remote

cleaning and recovery of polluting fluids; Airport Manual up; Airport Procedures
Major

Major
TEC-27 9/2/2015 Fuel spillage during refuelling operations Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Reduction in the safety spacing between aircraft on start-up, on taxiing, Before start-up, ensure the minimum space between
Tolerable
Remote

in relation to obstacles, etc. aircraft, and between the aircraft and any obstacles. Do
Major

Major
Absence of a dedicated parking zone, on
TEC-28 9/2/2015 not hesitate to move the aircraft if necessary. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
start-up of aircraft

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Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
Hazard In place Docu- Additional measures or
Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Y/N mented comments
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Acceptable Acceptable Acceptable

Reduction in the safety spacing between aircraft on start-up, on taxiing, Specific vigilance during start-up and displacement

Improbable Improbable
Tolerable
Absence or lack of marking, beacons on in relation to obstacles, etc.

Remote
phases. Mention this during the pre-flight briefing

Major

Major
TEC-29 9/9/2015 the ground (parking, taxiing, etc.) or traffic (distribution of visual surveillance) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
area.
Risk of collision with vehicles, pedestrians, animals, etc. Specific vigilance during start-up and displacement fence

Tolerable
Aerodrome zone not protected and left

Remote
phases. Mention this during operations on ground

Major

Major
TEC-30 9/9/2015 open for access to all (vehicles, (distribution of visual surveillance) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
pedestrians, animals, etc.)

Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
The hangar manager must constantly ensure the correct

Major

Major
TEC-31 9/9/2015 Workshop untidy Risk of tripping or bumping into things when moving around storage of the models and benches. Staff must be made Y Y ISSM
aware of the problem

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
The electrical systems of the models and benches should

Major

Major
Electrical circuits of the models and
TEC-33 9/9/2015 electrocution be equipped with protection and safety systems compliant Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
benches with the standards.; indoor work; PPE, trained personnel

Acceptable Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Remote
The use of this equipment is restricted to qualified staff.

Major

Major
Hydraulic presses, machine tools from
TEC-34 9/9/2015 Injuries by burning, crushing, cutting. For training, it should always be carried out under the Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
mechanical and composite workshops supervision of the instructor; PPE

Improbable
Tolerable

negligible
Remote
The Pitot probes should have appropriate protection.

Major
TEC-35 9/9/2015 Pitot probes burns to hands Employees must wear PPE; covers applied after a Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
suitable time after engine shutdown.

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable

negligible
Remote

Major
Failure to respect smoking bans around Respect for internal regulations and specific HSE
TEC-37 9/9/2015 Danger of fire, explosion Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
aircraft safety areas instructions

Arrange a location and a route

with the platform manager.

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable

negligible
In hangar,no ground marking showing the External towing course,

Remote

Major
TEC-38 9/9/2015 aircraft parking and mechanical assembly Risk of tripping or bumping into things when moving around training personnel Y Y Incident report no 2970/30.10.2014 searching for solutions,
personalization of internal
positions
authorizations

Risk of a maintenance error, of use which may lead to a degradation of Definition of an internal procedure to firstly put in place

Unacceptable
Occasional
the situation.

Hazardous
local protective measures (staff information, flight safety

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
Detection of anomalies in the flash, etc.) and secondly to send the information to the
TEC-39 9/9/2015 manufacturer; feedback, cross-check Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit Define an internal procedure
manufacturer's documentation

Danger of fire, explosion Respect for internal regulations and specific HSE

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Occasional

Hazardous
instructions; MPOH Manual

negligible
Use of mobile phones during refuelling
TEC-40 9/9/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
operations

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZARD
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE MINOR MAJOR CATASTROPHIC
OUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E

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FUEL HAZ IDENTIF

FUEL HAZ IDENTIF

FUEL HAZ IDENTIF

FUEL HAZ IDENTIF

AIRP HAZ IDENTIF

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AIRP HAZ IDENTIF

AIRP HAZ IDENTIF

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Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
Hazard In place Docu- Additional measures
Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. Y/N mented or comments

Delay in completing flights due to lack of information. During flight, Establish the criteria for determining the operational site. Inform

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
safety potentially undermined due to lack of information (near miss, no- the client of these criteria to avoid delay in the completion of the

Remote

Major

Major
MSN-01 9/10/2015 No information on the operational site flyover zone, disturbances) service. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Delay in completing flights due to lack of information. During flight, situational awareness; always maintain two-way radio

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
safety potentially undermined due to lack of information (mid-air communication; check aeronautical info publications

Remote

Major

Major
MSN-02 9/10/2015 No information about main base collision, no-flyover zone, disturbances) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Delay in the preparation and execution of the flight. Possible penalties, RAS has an EUROCONTROL account with access to all AIPs,

Acceptable
Improbable
flight safety potentially undermined When preparing ferry flights, anticipate aeronautical

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Major
Lack of aeronautical documentation or documentation orders; to avoid delays when operating on
MSN-03 9/10/2015 unfamiliar routes and/or aerodromes, it is advisable to do multi- Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
incomplete documentation
pilot operations

No T-CAS info, No detection by secondary radar, no longer guarantee Apply the procedure set out in the national regulations of the

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
that minimum spacing between aircraft is respected, especially in country over which you are flying. Provide a reminder of the

Negligible
Remote
congested area. Risk of mid-air collision. required conduct in the OPS manual. Depending on the type of
MSN-04 9/10/2015 Transponder failure flight, insist on this point during the pre-flight briefing. Dispatch-
Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
flight planning, Listen to ATS, if available

Delay in the preparation and execution of the flights. Flight safety ATS, Ensure that there are resources in place to obtain this kind

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous
potentially undermined (no weather forecasts, nor any information on the of information. For ferry flights, ensure that this type of resource

Negligible
Remote
No NOTAM, ATC, weather information, ATC situation, etc.) exists to obtain this type of information en route and on the
MSN-05 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
Bird NOTAM… destination and alternate aerodromes. Dispatch- briefing,

No possibility of informing the air traffic services on the planning for a Ensure that there are resources in place to file a flight plan. For

Acceptable
Improbable

Negligible
Tolerable
flight. ferry flights, ensure that this type of resource exists to allow a

Remote

Major
MSN-06 9/10/2015 No means of filing flight plan flight plan to be filed on the destination and alternate Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
aerodromes; inflight information, telephone, Dispatch, online
service
No possibility of informing the air traffic control service of an aircraft Ensure that there are resources in place to file a flight plan. For

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
movement. No possibility of receiving information and alert services. ferry flights, ensure that this type of resource exists to allow a

Hazardous

Negligible
Remote
flight plan to be filed on the destination and alternate
MSN-07 9/10/2015 No means for activating flight plan aerodromes; telephone Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Possibility of triggering search actions from the alert service. Ensure that there are resources in place to file a flight plan. For

Acceptable
Improbable

Negligible
Tolerable
ferry flights, ensure that this type of resource exists to allow a
Remote

Major
flight plan to be filed on the destination and alternate
MSN-08 9/10/2015 No closure of flight plan Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
aerodromes; telephone

No information on the other traffic in the area, no real-time control During the pre-flight briefing, insist on this point and the
service, delay in triggering a protective measure in the event of an distribution of tasks and surveillance of the skies. During a
emergency or distress flight, regular position reports, especially in aerodrome circuits.

Unacceptable
Find an additional way to launch the alert just in case (staff on

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote

the ground, notify operations of the conduct required in the back-up for constant Flight
MSN-09 9/10/2015 No ATC or Flight Information Service event of a delay, etc.): IELT Spidertrack for N3; AFIS during Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
Following
authorization process, according to the Aerodrome Manual
Traffic Info Service of EUROCONTROL

Degradation of the conditions for making flights. Restriction of flight slots to daytime flights only. If inflight, use
Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
alternate airport.
Remote

No lighting system (night-time flights, IFR,

MSN-10 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
etc.)

No alert service in the event of an emergency or distress. Delay in Ensure that an SAR service or equivalent exists in the country
Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
rescue operations concerned. Filing of a flight plan or systematic equivalent for

Improbable
Remote

completing flights.

Major
MSN-11 9/10/2015 No SAR organisation Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Loss of contact with ATC and other aircraft. Danger of mid-air collision Apply the procedure set out in the national regulations of the RACR-REAC report no
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

Negligible
by reduction of safety spaces country over which you are flying. Provide a reminder of the 2305/21.07.2015
Remote

required conduct in the OPS manual. Depending on the type of redundant two-way radio
MSN-12 9/10/2015 Radio failure in flight Y Y
flight, insist on this point during the pre-flight briefing; redundant stations for all aircraft
two-way radio station

Loss of time prejudicial to training, carrying of additional fuel, possible Take this data into account when preparing the mission

Extr. Improbable
Unacceptable

Acceptable
degradation of flight performances leading to degradation in the quality
Hazardous

Hazardous
Remote

Too long distance between the work areas of the training leveling the taxiway for
MSN-13 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
or the airport platforms airplanes

Carrying of additional fuel, possible degradation of flight performances Take this data into account when preparing the mission

Acceptabl
Negligible

Negligible
Tolerable
Frequent

Remote

No possibility of refuelling on external

MSN-14 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

e
airport platforms or work areas
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Result

Result
Hazard In place Docu- Additional measures
Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Y/N mented HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
or comments

Increased probability of loss of load during flight. Failure of the winch Ensure that the company has this equipment, that it is listed,

Unacceptable
during winching, interruption to the session, loss of time. maintained and monitored, and correctly stored; internal audit

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
Winching mission: lack of maintenance of
MSN-16 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the optional items (winch, hook, cable, etc.)

The nature of the batches making up the load or injuries for ground Before the flight, ensure the constitution of the load. Check the

Unacceptable
personnel, the breaking of the hooking point itself cause the loss of the hooking point.

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
load
MSN-17 9/10/2015 Loss of load during flight (lifting, winching) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

An intercom failure during this delicate phase of the flight may have Insist on this point during the pre-flight briefing, envisage all

Acceptable
repercussions on flight safety (position of the load, the aircraft in relation possible scenarios (obstacles, position of the load, etc.). If

Tolerable
Remote

Remote

Minor
Major
Intercom failure during a lifting or winching to any possible obstacles, etc.) necessary, define a code for the exchange of visual signals purchase intercom
MSN-18 9/10/2015 between the pilot and the hoist operator. Intercom for staff in the Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
phase between crew and ground
aircraft

Fall of an item during flight or worse, fall of a crew member or a Stow and secure all objects in the hold. All occupants must be

Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous
passenger during flight (see faulty defences) strapped in. The crew member in the hold must also have a

Tolerable
Remote
safety harness approved for the type of activity. Comply with air
MSN-20 9/10/2015 Flight with doors opened (winching, photos) speed limitations, briefing, avoid sudden maneouvers Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Low-level flight leading to control flight into terrain, lack of space and briefing

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
time

Tolerable
Remote
MSN-21 9/10/2015 Formation flight Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Flammable, poorly packaged or suspicious products may be on board Valid above all for ferry flights. Find out in particular, before the
departure, the nature of the load, whether it is compatible with

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable

Tolerable
this type of flight and with passenger transport. Obtain all

Remote
Insufficient information on the nature of the customs and IATA documents required (invoice, packaging DG provisions, special DG provisions, special
MSN-22 9/10/2015 Y Y
load in the cargo area status, etc.). Do not hesitate to unload the aircraft if necessary. authorizations authorizations
Pre-flight check includes cargo

Passengers with bad intentions may also be on board (hostage taking) Respect internal regulations and the OPS manual on this point.

Unacceptable
Check the status of the passengers before the start of the flight.

Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
Draw up a passenger manifest. Deny boarding in the event of
Insufficient information on the status of the

Nil
MSN-23 9/10/2015 any doubt. Check-in procedure Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
passengers

Infringement of legislation which may lead to legal proceedings, a delay Obtain authorisation from the RCAA ( operations manual, AOA
in the completion of the mission, degradation of the brand's image. according to RACR-OPS-LAAG). Abroad, check that this type

Acceptable
Improbable
Tolerable
Low altitude mission (except SAR, aerial
Remote
of flight is authorised in the airspace concerned.

Major

Major
MSN-24 9/10/2015 photography): no authorisation to operate Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
at low altitudes from the authority

CFIT, collision with electric power lines, antennas, noise disturbance, no- comply with altitude limitations

Unacceptable
flyover zones, etc.

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote

Night flight at low altitude: no dedicated

MSN-25 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
area or recognised area

Force of habit or lack of time may mean that the crew does not Systematically check the performances before starting the
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
alRemote enough time for this calculation, which may have important
Hazardous

flights. Random checks, Mass and Balance at check-in

Negligible
Remote

No determination of weight and centre of repercussions on the determination of flight performances and the department
MSN-28 9/10/2015 controllability of the aircraft Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
gravity

Mission insufficiently prepared causing gaps and breaches which may In training, it is recommended to postpone the flight if all
affect the safety of the flight (error in determining the quantity of fuel to aspects of the preparation and the briefing have not been
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

Negligible
take on board) and in training, the quality of the teaching provided covered. Counter-check the
Remote

Insufficient time, gaps in the preparation of calculations of the

MSN-31 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the mission minimum fuel quantity and
performances (prepared
by, verified by)
Detour, countryside landing, or even engine flameout due to lack of fuel Strict policy (MOA Part A) for determining the minimum fuel
Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

quantity to take on board for the types of flight concerned.

Negligible
Remote

Define a policy for fuel management during the flight.

MSN-32 9/10/2015 Insufficient fuel usable in flight Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Failure to carry out this pre-flight inspection may prevent the detection of Do not fly if no crew member has made the pre-flight inspection;
Unacceptable Unacceptable

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

Negligible
an anomaly or failure and jeopardise the safety of the flight. the mechanics assist the departure
Remote

MSN-33 9/10/2015 Insufficient time for the pre-flight inspection Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Mission insufficiently prepared leading to gaps and breaches which may Prior reconnaissance of the working area before starting the

Acceptable
Improbable
Hazardous

Negligible
affect flight safety work session, national regulation
Remote

1st flight in situ, no prior reconnaissance of

MSN-34 9/10/2015 Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the working area by the pilot
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Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
Hazard In place Docu- Additional measures
Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation
no. REGIONAL AIR SERVICES SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Y/N mented HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
or comments

Entry into a manoeuvring area when an aircraft is taking off or landing Reminder in the OPS manual of the need to respect the
compulsory holding points, the phraseology and the instructions

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Improbable
of ground control. Pay particular attention to the radio message

Tolerable
Remote
and to aircraft on the final leg. Systematically collate the ATC
MSN-35 9/10/2015 Runway incursion
instructions and request confirmation in the event of doubt
Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Risk of CFIT If the aircraft has it, give preference to the use of the radio

Unacceptable
altimeter and GPWS. Check that the flight performances allow

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
Reduction in the regulatory minimum flying flying at the minimum altitude required for all engines in
MSN-36 9/10/2015 operation and OEI Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
height (SAR and aerial photography)

No comment Favour use of the T-CAS if the aircraft is equipped with it.

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Catastrophic
Provide a reminder during the briefing of the distribution of the

Improbable

Tolerable
Remote
tasks and the importance of sky surveillance. During a
MSN-37 9/10/2015 In-flight collision controlled flight (IFR or VFR), respect the published routes and Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
the ATS instructions

Exit from the "protected" path, excessively fast arrival at the landing Description, in the standardisation manual, of the procedure for

Unacceptable
zone, etc. completing IFR and VFR approaches during the day and the

Occasional

Tolerable
Remote
night (single- and multi-engine) and the associated go-around

Major

Major
MSN-38 9/10/2015 Non-stabilised approach criteria in the event of an incorrect configuration, Y Y SOPs develop additional SOPs
Position/setting briefing and training for go-around (encouraged)

Failure to respect the margins for clearing obstacles, which may lead to Definition of a procedure to change the altimeter setting based
a CFIT on the flight phases. Cross-check compulsory between crew

Unacceptable
members for any change in the altimeter setting or the flight

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous

Tolerable
Remote
level or altitude. For aircraft equipped with radio altimeter, cross-
MSN-39 9/10/2015 Altimeter setting error check to verify the ground height. Make trainees aware of Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
aircraft equipped with EGPWS and TAWS.

Trouble in reaching the normal and emergency controls. No possibility of Implementation of a solution to reach all the controls.

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable

Negligible
Tolerable
Flight crew member with build outside evacuation of the cabin in the event of a crash Compulsory training in the emergency evacuation procedures

Major
MSN-40 9/14/2015 certification range (too large or too small, (land and sea) Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
weight, etc.)

Trouble evacuating the aircraft in the event of an accident. Risk of In addition to the application of the rules for the transport of
remaining trapped in the aircraft passengers recommended in the OPS-3, insist in particular on

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable

Negligible
Tolerable
Passengers with build outside range (too the safety briefing, assign them a dedicated space which does

Major
MSN-41 9/14/2015 large, too small, weight, etc.) or with not impede the evacuation of the other passengers. Signal their Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
reduced mobility presence in the passenger manifest before departure to notify
the rescue teams.

Risk of fire, explosion during the loading and in flight Training staff to handle this type of freight (storage, packaging,

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
stowage standards, safety rules). Respect for IATA regulations.

Minor
Depending on the nature of the freight, define parking points for
MSN-42 9/14/2015 Transport of dangerous goods the aircraft which are far from the public and infrastructures. Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

Risk of CFIT or mid-air collision Counter-check the ATC instructions. In the event of any doubt,

Unacceptable
Catastrophic

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
request confirmation from the ATC body and propose another

Negligible
solution.
MSN-43 9/14/2015 Incorrect ATC instructions Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit

This type of demonstration flight (winching, sling, SAR, NVG, etc.) is First obtain dispensation for a nap-of-the-earth flight. Qualify

Acceptable
Improbable

Improbable
Hazardous

Tolerable

risky since it is below the regulatory flying height. and train the crew for this type of flight, set up a refresher

Major
MSN-44 9/14/2015 Flight at low altitude program. Prove to the authorities that this type of flight is Y Y EHEST SMS Toolkit
controlled (staff training, dedicated evolution areas, selection of
staff, etc.)
Fire risk of electronic cigarettes in checked baggage, electronic
Unacceptable

Improbable
Hazardous

Hazardous
cigarettes overheating by way of their heating element being

Tolerable
Remote

EASA Service Information Bulletin

Transport of dangerous goods - Electronic accidentally activated resulting in a fire in checked baggage Training handling staff in order to recognize the electronic
MSN-45 7/31/2015 Y Y 2015-06R1 06.07.2015, AACR 19394 / Revizie OM RAS
cigarettes in checked baggage cigarettes as dangerous goods
16.07.2015

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZARD
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE MINOR MAJOR CATASTROPHIC
OUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E

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Risk Assessment on DANGEROUS GOODS transport by air SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu- REF
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences Additional measures or comments
Y/N mented Documentation

Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous
Not recognizing undeclared dangerous goods like, for All categories of personnel involved in the

Remote

Major
instance, diving equipment: air cylinders (scuba tanks, movement of DG'S by air performs a refresher IATA DGR
DG-01 8/1/2015 Hidden Dangerous Goods
vest bottles, etc.) and high intensity diving lamps training every 24 months in compliance with the
Y Y MANUAL
which can generate extremely high heat. IATA DGR Manual

Not recognizing undeclared dangerous goods like, for

Unacceptable

Improbable
Occasional

Acceptable
instance, Battery Powered Devices/Equipment which All categories of personnel involved in the

Major

Minor
may contain wet or Lithium Ion Batteries. movement of DG'S by air performs a refresher IATA DGR
DG-02 8/1/2015 Hidden Dangerous Goods
training every 24 months in compliance with the
Y Y MANUAL
IATA DGR Manual

Not recognizing undeclared dangerous goods like, for

Unacceptable

Improbable
Occasional

Acceptable
instance, Breathing Apparatus which may contain All categories of personnel involved in the

Major

Minor
cylinders of compressed air or oxygen, chemical movement of DG'S by air performs a refresher IATA DGR
DG-03 8/1/2015 Hidden Dangerous Goods
oxygen generators or refrigerated liquefied oxygen. training every 24 months in compliance with the
Y Y MANUAL
IATA DGR Manual

Not recognizing undeclared dangerous goods like, for

Unacceptable
instance, camping equipment which may contain

Improbable
Occasional

Acceptable
All categories of personnel involved in the
Flammable gases (butane, propane, etc.), Flammable

Major

Minor
movement of DG'S by air performs a refresher IATA DGR
DG-04 8/1/2015 Hidden Dangerous Goods liquids (kerosene, gasoline, etc.), flammable solids
training every 24 months in compliance with the
Y Y MANUAL
(matches, hexamine, etc.) or other DG's.
IATA DGR Manual

Not recognizing undeclared dangerous goods like, for

Unacceptable

Improbable
Occasional

Acceptable
instance, Electrical or Electronic Equipment which may All categories of personnel involved in the

Major

Minor
contain magnetized material or mercury in switch gears movement of DG'S by air performs a refresher IATA DGR
DG-05 8/1/2015 Hidden Dangerous Goods
and electron tubes, wet or lithium batteries etc.) training every 24 months in compliance with the
Y Y MANUAL
IATA DGR Manual

Radiation hazard in case of improper packaging The company accepts only goods packed by an

Improbable

Acceptable
Tolerable
Remote authorised shipper

Major

Minor
IATA DGR
DG-06 8/1/2015 Class 7 DG tranport Y Y MANUAL

Radiation hazard in case of improper handling and/or

loading All personnel involved in the handling and loading

Acceptable
Ext Improb
of DG'S meant to be transported by air performs a
Tolerable
Remote

Major

Minor
refresher training every 24 months in compliance IATA DGR
DG-07 8/1/2015 Class 7 DG tranport
with the IATA DGR Manual and therefore, are
Y Y MANUAL
aware of the correct way of handling and loading
Class 7 DGs as well

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZA
MINO MAJO
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE RDOU CATASTROPHIC
R R
S
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY
IMPROBABLE (1)
1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Risk Assessment on HEMS flights SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu- REF Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences
Y/N mented Documentation comments

Risk of collisions with obstacles (power Refresher training and identification of all the

Unacceptable

Improbable
Occasional

Hazardous

Hazardous
lines, wind turbines, radio antennas, obstacles along the flight path prior to departure

Tolerable
etc.) RAS HEMS
HMS-01 8/1/2015 Low flying due to adverse weather Y Y operations OM

Risk of collisions with non-lightted

Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous
obstacles during flight, approach and Identification of all the obstacles along the flight

Remote

Major
landing path prior to departure establishing a minimum RAS HEMS
HMS-02 8/2/2015 Night flying
flight altitude along the route. Crew awareness
Y Y operations OM
regarding unprepared landing sites.

Risk of serious injuries of the The procedure of embarking and disembarking

Unacceptable

Acceptable
Ext Improb
Hazardous

Negligible
passengers, hems crew members and with rotors running is not applicable for RAS

Remote
Embarking and disembarking with ground personnel HEMS operations. RAS HEMS
HMS-03 8/3/2015 Y Y operations OM
rotor running

Risk of aircraft rolling over (dynamic Establish strict criteria for dimensions and

Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous
roll over), contact between the rotor(s) environment of working areas. The crew shall

Remote

Minor
RAS HEMS
HMS-04 8/4/2015 Ground on slope, superelevation and the slope. apply correctly the procedure of landing on
Y Y
slopes operations OM

Collisions of obstacles during landing, Establish strict criteria for dimensions and the

Unacceptable
takeoff or ground work manoeuvres environment of working areas with respect of

Occasional

Acceptable
Remote
due to the dimension of the areas or the Helicopter Flight Manual.

Major

Minor
Landing zone or working area Helicopter Flight
HMS-05 8/2/2015 the nature of the obstacles Y Y Manual
surrounded by obstacles
surrounding the area

When landing on unprepared sites The landing sites shall be supervised and

Unacceptable

Improbable

Acceptable
Hazardous
there is the risk of injuring bystanders. managed by trained ISU staff
Remote

Major
RAS HEMS
HMS-06 8/2/2015 Crowd management Y Y operations OM

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
MINO MAJO HAZAR
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE CATASTROPHIC
R R DOUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Risk Assessment on HHO flights SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
REF

Result

Result
In place Docu- Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences Documentat
Y/N mented comments
ion

Due to the nature of HHO Before undergoing HHO flights, the HHO crew will

Improbable

Acceptable
operations, the technical crew attend a initial qualification training course and

Tolerable
Remote

Major

Minor
Specific risks associated with HHO members are exposed to multiple periodical refresher courses.
HHO-01 7/5/2015 Y Y RAS OM
flights risks of injuries

Several emergency procedures like Incresed crew awareness and reducing the expose
power loss, hydraulic failure and tail time to the minimum possible.

Improbable

Acceptable
Ext Improb
Hazardous

Hazardous
tolerable
rotor loss bring greater risks during
HHO-02 7/5/2015 Hover flights with hoist cable extended long duration hover flights. Y Y RAS OM

Unacceptable
During HHO hovers, the pilots can Both the flight crew and the technical crew apply

Tolerable
Frequent

Remote
not see the operating site exactly specific HHO MCC procedures.

Minor

Minor
HHO MCC
HHO-03 7/5/2015 Limited view over operating site underneath the helicopter Y Y procedures

When operating in windy conditions, All crew members shall take into acccount the

Acceptable
Tolerble
Remote

Remote
all HHO specific risks are increased. windy conditions and take the necessary measures.

Major

Minor
HHO-04 7/5/2015 High winds during HHO flights Y Y RAS OM

Risk of electrocution of the technical The technical crew members are trained to

Unacceptable
crew members. correctly apply the procedure to discharge the hoist

Acceptable
Ext Improb
Hazardous
Remote
cable.

Major
HHO-05 7/5/2015 Electrostatic charge of the hoist cable Y Y RAS OM

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZA
MINO MAJ
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE RDO CATASTROPHIC
R OR
US
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Risk Assessment on OFFSHORE flights SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

REF
Likeliho Severit Likeliho Severit In place Docu- Additional measures or
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Result Defences Result Documentat
od y od y Y/N mented comments
ion

General supplementary risk

Operating over hostile environment with Crew awerness regarding special
OFF-01 8/9/2015 associated with operating over
limited SAR capabilities
4 C 4C
operating procedures
4 B 4B Y Y RAS OM
water

Increased exposure due to peer pressure MEDEVAC risk assessment analysis to

Offshore MEDEVAC (including and potentially night ops manage peer pressure and intensive
OFF-02 8/9/2015
night)
3 C 3C training regarding night operations 2 C 2C Y Y RAS OM

Exposure due to turbulence created by rotors Proper training for the deck personnel.
and it`s impact over loose items and risk of Increased awarness on loose items as well
Embarking & disembarking with
OFF-03 8/9/2015
rotor running
serious injuries in contact with rotors. 4 C 4C as following the correct deck paths to/from 2 B 2B Y Y RAS OM
the helicopter

Difficulties encounterd by the crew during Increased crew awareness and proper
Excessive wind turbulence due to take-off and landing stages training in all imposed weather conditions
OFF-04 8/9/2015
adjacent structures
4 B 4B 2 B 2B Y Y RAS OM

The need to modify the appropiate flight path Appropriate crew briefing for the particular
Obstructions in the approach and
on the approach/ departure sectors due to flight configuration
OFF-05 8/9/2015 departure sectors 4 B 4B 4 A 4A Y Y RAS OM
obstacles.

Increased traffic in the oil rigs area Permanent position reports, efficient
comunication, monitoring TCAS equipment
OFF-06 8/9/2015 Ocasionally busy traffic environment 3 C 3C 3 B 3B Y Y RAS OM

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
MAJO HAZAR
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE MINOR CATASTROPHIC
R DOUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E
OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E
REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E
IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E
EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E
Risk Assessment on LEGISLATION CONVERSION from JAR OPS-3 to EU 965/2012 SMS Manual, Appendix 4 - Safety Study Support Form

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Result

Result
In place Docu-
Hazard no. Revised on Description Specific nature of hazard Defences REF Documentation Additional measures or comments
Y/N mented

Acceptable
Occasional

Tolerable

Remote
Minor

Minor
Differences between JAR OPS-3 and Lack of full understanding of the changes Operations personnel training regarding the Minutes of the training To be included in the anual
CNV-01 8/15/2015
EU 965/2012 introduced by EU 965/2012 differences between JAR OPS-3 and EU 965/2012
Y Y conducted on 07.04.2014 reccurent training

Incomplete identification of all the elements to be The company organises management meetings on a

Acceptable Acceptable
Ex Improb
Tolerable

Negligible
Remote
changed or added. regular basis and also elaborated a Gap Analysis

Major
CNV-02 8/15/2015 Impact on training programs Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Company's wrong self assessment of the The company elaborated a Gap Analysis

Acceptable

Ex Improb

Negligible
Remote
conversion implementation due to the complexity

Minor
CNV-03 8/15/2015 Complexity of the new regulation of the new regulation Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Individual and organisational resistance to change Resistance to change decreases with time and

Acceptable

Acceptable
Ex Improb

Negligible
Remote
due to introducing high volume and complex regular training courses.

Minor
CNV-04 8/15/2015 Complexity of the new regulation changes Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Increased probability of generating confusion and Re-brief the staff on every new amendment and

Acceptable
Imbrobable
Occasional

Tolerable

Negligible
misinterpretations due to the complexity of especially on the consequences relevant to the

Minor
CNV-05 8/15/2015 Complexity of the new regulation regulation, frequent amendments and AMC. company's operations. Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Using a version of the new regulation which does Creating an online library which contains only the

Acceptable
Imbrobable
Occasional

Tolerable

Negligible
not include the latest amendment latest versions of each regulation.

Minor
CNV-06 8/20/2015 Frequent amendments Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Stress induced to the management level and to During the management meetings, a distribution of

Acceptable

Acceptable
Ex Improb

Negligible
executive staff tasks relating to the implementation of the new
Remote

Minor
CNV-07 8/21/2015 Stress legislation shall be established. Y Y REG (EU) 965/2012

Safety Risk Assessment Matrix

RISK SEVERITY
HAZ
MIN MAJ
RISK PROBABILITY NEGLIGIBLE ARD CATASTROPHIC
OR OR
OUS
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

FREQUENT (5) 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E

OCCASIONAL (4) 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E

REMOTE (3) 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E

IMPROBABLE (2) 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E

EXTREMELY IMPROBABLE (1) 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E