FINALS-HFASAFETY

Aviation Quality

Determining gaps based on non-compliance with regulatory or organizational requirements. Focuses on identifying areas of non-compliance and implementing measures to address them.

Aviation Safety

The state in which the possibility of harm to persons or property damage is reduced and maintained at or below an acceptable level. Involves a continuous process of hazard identification and safety risk management.

Safety Programme

Integrated set of regulations and activities aimed at improving safety.

Safety Management System

Organized approach to managing safety, including organization structures, accountabilities, policies, and procedures.

ICAO

Provides procedures and guidance for safe international aircraft operations.

CAA

State body responsible for implementing legislative and regulatory provisions for aviation safety.

Accident

Involves fatality or serious injury, substantial damage to the aircraft, or aircraft being missing or inaccessible.

Incident

Affects or could affect the safety of operation, but does not meet the criteria of an accident.

Slip

Action not carried out as planned.

Hazard

Condition, object, or activity with potential to cause harm or damage.

Mitigation

Measures to eliminate or reduce risk probability or severity.

Probability

Likelihood of a dangerous situation occurring.

Safety Assessment

Process of hazard identification and risk analysis.

Severity

Consequences of a dangerous situation.

Risk Index

Combined value of risk probability and severity.

Risk

Potential chance of loss or injury.

ALARP

As Low As Reasonably Practicable.

Human Error

Primary cause contributing factor in disasters and accidents.

BIAS

Unconscious biases that can influence decision-making and actions.