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Technical Discipline: Safety and Risk Analysis

The Safety and Risk Analysis discipline focuses on the expansion of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in industry, expanding system safety during design into a lifecycle of safety management and compliance. This discipline helps to evaluate and evolve approaches to safety management that address aviation safety hazards and risks. This discipline may engage in activities related to the various aviation segments and sectors, including flight operations, equipment, maintenance, and the environment.