ABC SMS Database Core Components

In order for humans to benefit from safety software features, the interactive user-software interfaces must be available to end users.

Similar to SMS Pro and other major aviation SMS databases, users access these interactive, safety software features using a Web browser on their modern:

• smartphones;
• tablets or laptops; and
• desktop computers.

Major Components of ABC SMS Database Software

We already mentioned servers and technical staff provided in this service. Below are expected ABC features.

Each major aviation SMS component listed below is worth the subscription price.

As you consider all these integrated sub-systems, then you will realize the synergistic value offered. The quality and suitability for purpose of these modern, aviation risk management tools are undeniable, as they come directly from the tested, battle-hardened SMS Pro.

Secure Web Application with Your Company Logo Requiring Username and Password

Your company will have at least one SMS Admin  to configure many objects, including:

• Users and their roles (permissions)
• Configuration settings (reporting forms, workflows); and
• KPIs, Safety Goals and SMS Training.

SMS Performance Monitoring Dashboard for Management to Monitor Safety Performance

SMS Admins configure access permissions on approximately 40 real-time dashboard charts. Many of these charts are interactive. Each user can personalize their dashboard using sophisticated drag-n-drop features so they can tailor their dashboard based on their role/business purpose (training, compliance, security, operations, etc.)

Safety Reporting System (includes "Public reporting" and "Quick reporting")

SMS Admins select and configure approximately 15 pre-defined safety reporting forms based on operation or activity types. Many, but not all forms can be tailored by SMS Admins to align with organizational objectives.

Public safety reporting facilitates contractor, vendor or external stakeholder participation to submit safety issues to your company's SMS database without requiring use accounts.

For users pressed for time, Quick Reporting is also available. Quick reports promote safety by not overwhelming users with long reporting forms.

Computer Based SMS Training Management, Delivery and Documentation

Both initial and recurrent SMS training are requirements. The level of SMS training depends upon employees' organizational role and position. How do you track safety training for different user groups?

Providing SMS training to users is not cheap, nor is managing the documentation. Simply having upper management alerted of overdue training is worth this subscription price.

This system provides a template to deliver and document SMS training for:

• Employees;
• Safety Managers; and
• Department Heads.

Note: TASSC will not provide the integrated Learning Management System (LMS) as part of any affordable, basic solution. If you need an LMS, you will need to use SMS Pro or another LMS in conjunction with ABC.

Very User-Friendly Trend Analysis Tools

Besides easily setting and monitoring KPIs, safety managers can configure automated alerts to notify managers of developing trends.

While alerts are nice, the ABC solution has many user-friendly trending charts. Upper-level managers won't need IT support to analyze safety data for trends.

For advanced SMS implementations, a suite of 18-Continuous Improvement reports allows managers to participate in both proactive and predictive risk management activities. For any company with fewer than 1,000 employees, these reports easily satisfy "Safety Assurance" SMS regulatory requirements.

Small companies with fewer than 100 employees will shine with SMS auditors with the real-time trending charts. In fact, small companies may wish to simply ignore the sophisticated reports contained within the Continuous Improvement reporting module.

Hazard Register Allows Managers to Review Hazards, Risks and Risk Controls

Hazard registers are so boring in most aviation SMS implementations. Auditors come asking to look at the operator's hazard register and out pops up the typical spreadsheet. Spreadsheets are nice if that is the only thing you have, but your SMS packs tremendously more power when your hazard register is seamlessly integrated into:

• Risk management workflows;
• Trending charts and reporting analytical tools;
• Automated tracking of Safety Goals and Objectives related to these hazards; and
• Management of Change projects.

Management of Change System

Every regulatory compliant SMS implementation requires a repeatable process to manage and document change. This system shines for operators with more than 50 employees.  Repeatable, documented workflows remove the guesswork for what an auditor is really looking for.

Smaller operators don't need to get too excited here. Just showing your SMS auditors that you have such tools is usually enough to cut an SMS audit short.

Robust Auditing System

Truthfully, this audit suite is too much for smaller operators. Unless you are a startup with plans for growth, companies with fewer than 50 employees will find the audit suite overwhelming.

The audit suite facilitates:

• Online checklist creation;
• Audit scheduling (assign team members and team leads);
• Integrated audit finding management with risk management workflows and trend reports; and
• Many valuable reports.
• Airlines and ground handling companies will definitely benefit as the IATA's IOSA and ISAGO audit checklists.

More than one mid-sized airline has purchased SMS Pro simply for the audit suite. This complete, robust audit suite remains a keystone for demonstrating safety assurance activities.

Training and Qualifications Management

How do accountable executives at smaller operators assure themselves that all employees have been properly trained?

Furthermore, how does upper management know when training expires?

This module allows managers to schedule and document organizational training requirements.

Important note: ABC will not include SMS Pro's fully integrated Learning Management System (LMS). The LMS has been purposefully omitted to keep this system both basic and affordable.

How to Start Using ABC for Your SMS Initiative?

For starters, ABC is a subsidized product. This is not about the money.

ABC Pricing Strategy

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