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Safety Management Systems

A formalized method for managing safety with a focus on proactive risk mitigation

What is SMS?

SMS, or Safety Management Systems, is a formalized method for managing safety with a focus on proactive risk mitigation. SMS builds on an organizations current safety program; is systematic, structured and data driven; requires senior leadership commitment; treats safety as a core value with no end state; and seeks to proactively mitigate hazards and their associated risks. In order for an SMS to be effective, it requires the trust and participation from employees at all levels within the organization.

The Sacramento County Department of Airports (SCDOA) has adopted SMS to aid our efforts of delivering a safe, customer friendly and competitive aviation transportation system that promotes the region’s prosperity.

SMS has four main components

  1. Safety Policy, which includes Leadership commitment 
  2. Safety Risk Management, which includes formal processes to assess hazards and their associated risks based on likelihood and severity
  3. Safety Promotion, which is aimed at creating a positive safety culture
  4. Safety Assurance, which includes the ability to report perceived hazards anonymously

SMS Division Contact Information

Email: Air-AirportSMS@Saccounty.gov

Address
Sacramento County Department of Airports
Attn: SMS
7001 Lindbergh Drive
Sacramento, CA 95837