Safety Attributes Overview
- Safety Attributes are relevant and beneficial to all Certificate Holders and Applicants
- Managing safety can be scaled for the size, scope, and complexity of a Certificate Holder's operation
- Incorporating Safety Attributes into a Certificate Holder or Applicant's systems, processes, and procedures is a proactive, structured approach to managing safety
What are Safety Attributes?
Safety Attributes are the qualities present in a well-designed, safety-centered system and process, helping to ensure repeatable safety performance.
What are the benefits of Safety Attributes?
- Incorporating the Safety Attributes into each system and each process increases confidence in process reliability, resulting in consistent, compliant, and safe outcomes
- Safety Attributes are not required by regulation; however, when incorporated into a Certificate Holder's system, they help to optimize safety by identifying hazards and controlling risk
What are the seven Safety Attributes?
| Safety Attribute | Definition |
|---|---|
| Responsibility | A clearly identified individual who is accountable for financial and human resources to ensure the Certificate Holder's quality and safety performance |
| Authority | A clearly identifiable, qualified, and knowledgeable individual who effectively plans, directs, and controls resources; changes procedures; and makes key determinations including safety risk acceptance decisions |
| Controls | The checks and restraints within a process that ensure the potential effects of risks are reduced to an acceptable level |
| Process Measurement | A method to monitor and measure a process' outputs and performance, and identify problems, or potential problems, to take corrective action |
| Procedures | Methods or practices that are written or unwritten, regulatory or non-regulatory, designed into a process that a Certificate Holder or Applicant uses to achieve a desired result. |
| Interfaces | Interactions between processes that must be managed to ensure desired outcomes |
| Safety Ownership | An individual's understanding of how their role contributes to the overall safety of the organization |
What Safety Attributes resources are available?
- Safety Attributes Brochure
- Safety Attributes Briefing
- FAA Aviation Safety Outreach video
- Safety Attribute Videos Available In DRS
Where can I get support or find additional information about Safety Attributes?
For additional questions and support, contact your FAA Flight Standards District Office.
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