Safety Assurance monitors whether safety controls work as intended. Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) show how well  they work. SPIs turn complex operational data into measurable insight. They make safety performance visible, and that visibility is what allows organizations to make informed, timely decisions. Safety Performance Indicators — the pulse check of your safety system. What Are Safety Performance Indicators? Safety Performance Indicators are measurable metrics u

In aviation, hazard identification tells us what could go wrong. Safety assurance tells us whether our defenses are working. Safety assurance is the third pillar of the Safety Management System (SMS). It verifies that the organization’s safety processes are functioning as intended, not just on paper, but in daily operations. When done well, it turns safety management from reactive problem-solving into continuous improvement. The Safety Assurance pillar — verifying that your

Continuous improvement is a principle that every safety and compliance professional embraces. It’s about looking for ways to do things...

In a well-functioning Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) , the auditor’s role is not to play detective  or go on a fault-finding mission....