Operational Risk Management for Airport Emergency Planning

Martinez JacobsAirports Fire Chief

Risk Management Vision

Create Airport Operational Environment in which every employee is trained and motivated to personally manage risk in their daily duties to ensure operational readiness

Accept No Unnecessary Risks

Risk Goals and Objectives

The ultimate goal of airport operators is to maintain operational readiness in compliance with FAR 139 standards. Preventing mishaps and reducing losses to conserve resources

Risk Management Principles

I. Accept no Unnecessary RiskII. Make Risk Decisions at the Appropriate

LevelIII. Accept Risk when Benefits Outweigh the

CostIV. Integrate Risk Management into all Phase

of Airport Planning

Hazard Probability Categories

I. May cause death, loss of facility/assetII. May cause severe injury, illness, property

damageIII. May cause minor injury illness, property

damageIV. Minimal threat

Hazard Probability Categories

A. Likely to occur immediately or within short period or time

B. Probability will occur in timeC. May occur in time

Risk Assessment Code

1. Critical2. Serious3. Moderate4. Minor5. Negligible

Risk Management Six Step Process

1. Identify the Hazard2. Assess the Risks3. Analyze Risk Control Measures4. Make Control Decisions5. Implement Risk Controls6. Supervise and Review

Aircraft Slide Deployment

FAR Part 139. 319 Operational ReadinessFAR 139.321 Fuel Handling

FAR 139.319 Live Fire Training and Aircraft Water Incident

Cargo Door Open During Flight

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