Below are resources that are available through the various Building SMS tabs. However this is a single source for all links and documents on the website as well as other useful reference links.
Note: Admin subscription is required to download documents for use at external organisations
SMS manual and support documents
Title Description Link SMS Manual for complex operations Template for operators to base an SMS manual, when adapted for individual operations Click to download CASA SMS Guidance material AC 119-01 v1.1 – Safety management systems for air transport operations Click to download SMS Audit for compliance – complex operations Sample SMS compliance audit for complex operations – adaptable for individual operations Click to download SMS audit for compliance non-complex operations Sample SMS compliance audit for non-complex operations – adaptable for individual operations Click to download SMS audit for established complex operations Sample SMS audit for complex operations in a post implementation review Click to download SMS audit for established non-complex operations Sample SMS audit for non-complex operations in a post implementation review Click to download ERP template for complex operations Template for writing an Emergency Response Plan for complex operations Click to download EPR card for non-complex operations Template for writing an Emergency Response card for non-complex operations Click to download Third Party Contractor training requirements Template of capture of all Third Party Contractor SMS training requirements Click to download Individual training record for all personnel Template of individual training record suitable for all personnel Click to download Annual Safety Culture survey NSW Workcover Safety survey for use on an annual basis Click to download Periodic summary from reporting system Template for summary and analysis of accident, incident and occurrence reporting system Click to download New Hazard Risk Analysis spreadsheet Example Spreadsheet suitable as a hazard register and analysis for work areas Click to download Operational Hazard identification spreadsheet (EHEST) Example spreadsheet for identification and analysis of operational hazards Click to download Undesirable events example spreadsheet (EHEST) Spreadsheet considering specific undesirable events and the risk analysis of each Click to download Safety database (EHEST) Spreadsheet to record all occurrences for subsequent analysis Click to download Risk Management plan workbook A workbook designed to capture common elements associated with each operational activity with multiple hazards and risks Click to download CASA SMS Evaluation tool An audit tool for use evaluation SMS elements for compliance for Australian SMS structure Click to download CAA NZ SMS Evaluation tool An audit tool for use evaluation SMS elements for compliance (Note: order or elements is different in NZ than in Australia) Click to download CAA NZ AC100-1 Guidance material produced by CAA NZ directly applicable to Australian operators Click to download Defence SMS evaluation tool Spreadsheet used by ADF for evaluation of SMS under DASR Click to download Using Bowtie models in SMS Extensive modules on Bowtie models from the CAA UK to assist the identification and management of risk Click to follow link CASA PNG Part 100 The PNG SMS legislative guidance Click to download CASA AC119-01 SMS Advisory circular produced by CASA Click to download
Safety Culture information
Title Description Link Patrick Hudson – the long and winding road PDF article discussing the Evolution of Safety Culture and management commitment to it Click to download Roadmap to just culture PDF article on how organisations can promote and foster and open and honest reporting system Click to download James Reason – Achieving a safe culture PDF article discussing how safety culture is pre-eminent in accident causation and how to provide defences for a safe culture Click to download Safety Culture Survey Produced by Workcover NSW, to assess the safety culture within an organisation form the personnel within it Click to download Sidney Dekker – Just Culture Improving safety by achieving substantive, procedural and restorative justice Click to download Safety Culture survey instructions for use How to use the NSW workcover safety survey spreadsheet and database Click to download Safety culture cards A set of discussion cards produced by ICAO to promote improved safety culture Click for link
Human Factors information
Title Description Link CASA Human Factors information Information page with comprehensive links to all CASA HF information Click for link Safety Behaviours – Human Factors for Engineers CASA HF resource kit that allows HF training compliance with CASR Part 145 organisations Click for link Safety Behaviours – Human Factors for Pilots CASA HF resource kit that allows HF training for pilots – available through the Skybrary website Click for link Human Factors training resources – Skybrary Comprehensive resources accumulated through the Skybrary website for various sources Click for link Fatigue training CASA provided Fatigue Management training for personnel Click for link Threat and Error Management CASA provided guidance on teaching and assessing HF and TEM for single pilots Click for link
ICAO, CASA and other organisation support material
Title Description Link CASA Safety Management System information Comprehensive information regarding CASA products and services to assist industry in the understanding and implementation of SMS Click for link CASA Safety Management System Resource Kit Specific information and guidance on SMS via a resources kit of 8 booklet and two CD of information for industry Click for link CASA Safety Management System CAAPs Four Civil Aviation Advisory Publications designed as guidance material to enable industry to be compliance with SMS legisation Click for link CASA Safety Management System YouTube channel A channel comprising 9 CASA produced videos to support the SMS kit, covering all aspects of SMS Click for link ICAO Safety Management System information The ICAO SMS information page with links to various SMS functions Click for link ICAO Safety Management Manual Doc 9859 The ICAO Safety Management Manual 4th Edition Click to download ICAO Annex 19 training information Specific information on the background and development of Annex 19 Click for link ICAO Annex 19, 2nd edition, July 2016 Obtain a copy of ICAO Annex 19 Click to download The Aviation Herald an international news source for notices, Incidents and Accidents in Aviation Click for link Flight Safety information another international news source for notices, Incidents and Accidents in Aviation Click for link IATA Operational Safety Audit follow links to the Documentation site for IATA SMS Audit documents Click for link Root Cause Analysis Unit of Competency The National Uni of competency to undertake a Root Cause Analysis from the Industry Skills Council of Australia Click to download ATSB SMS Report An Sytematic review of the effectiveness of SMS by the ATSB into the Click to download
Other regulator support material
Title Description Link FAA SMS information SMS information about SMS produced by the US Federal Aviation Administration Click for link CAA NZ SMS information SMS information about SMS produced by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Click for link TC SMS information SMS information about SMS produced by Transport Canada Click for link CAA UK SMS information SMS information about SMS produced by the Civil Aviation Authority of United Kingdom Click for link EASA SMS information SMS information about SMS produced by the European Aviation Safety Agency Click for link
SMS course documents
Title Description Link SMS course notes Course notes used on the SMS course Click to download Risk Management Plan Template for developing and conducting a Risk Management Plan Click to download Post course assessment The Southpac post course assessment for AVIF0028 Click to download SMS course assessment book Assessment booklet used on the SMS course for AVIF0026 Click to download
Legislative and general compliance
Title Description Link Duty of care General information about Duty of Care from NSW Workcover Click for Link Company law Comlaw site with the Corporations Act Click for Link Contract law Information regarding Australian contract law Click for Link Environmental law Australian Government Environmental law website Click for Link Freedom of information Australian Government website regarding the Freedom of Information Act of 1982 Click for Link Industrial relations law Australian Government Industrial relations law website Click for Link Privacy and confidentiality Australian Government website regarding the Privacy Act of 1988 Click for Link
