This paper deals with Airline Occupational Health and Safety Management practice.
An airline is a complex organization with multiple management systems, dispersed operations, many technical functions, highly regulated- overlapping State jurisdiction, and subject to multiple national regulations.
Therefore, senior officers such as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and board directors must exercise due diligence on health and safety by having a good understanding of the risk profile of its operations, the key controls in place, and a system of providing information on whether these controls are working. In addition, leaders need to demonstrate to their staff, their suppliers, customers, and contractors that they mean it.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Organisational Governance and Operations
2.1 The need to improve
2.2 The Benefits
3. HSWA 2015 Organisation Roles and Responsibilities
3.1 Key terms
3.2 Duties of PCBU
3.3 Duties of officers, workers, and other persons
3.4 Engagement and participation
4. Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS)
4.1 Policy and planning
4.2 Delivery
4.3 Monitoring
4.4 Review
5. Conclusion
Objectives and Topics
This work examines the application of occupational health and safety management practices within the New Zealand airline industry, focusing on the leadership responsibilities and legal requirements imposed by the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA).
- Legal obligations of PCBUs and corporate officers under HSWA 2015.
- Governance and leadership requirements in high-risk operational environments.
- The integration of Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS) with aviation safety standards.
- Proactive risk management and "Just Culture" in aviation operations.
- The role of engagement and participation in fostering a positive safety culture.
Excerpt from the Book
3.2 Duties of PCBU
In section thirty-six, the organisation has the "primary duty of care" and must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable (SFAIRP), the health and safety of its workers and any person it influences (e.g., passengers) or directs (e.g., contractors).
If the PCBU manages or controls the workplace (S37) it must ensure, SFAIRP, the workplace, the means of entering and exiting the workplace, and anything else arising from the workplace is without health and safety risks to any person (WorkSafe New Zealand, 2019).
In practice, the primary duty of care is a broad overarching duty that includes, but is not limited to, the organisation having effective practices in place (WorkSafe New Zealand, 2017).
Summary of Chapters
1. Introduction: This chapter highlights the complexity of airline operations and the resulting necessity for senior leaders to demonstrate due diligence in health and safety.
2. Organisational Governance and Operations: This section addresses the economic and social impacts of workplace injuries in New Zealand and underscores the board's responsibility for safety governance.
3. HSWA 2015 Organisation Roles and Responsibilities: This chapter details the legal framework of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, defining the specific duties of officers, workers, and PCBUs.
4. Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS): This section explores the four key elements of safety management systems—policy, delivery, monitoring, and review—within the context of aviation integration.
5. Conclusion: The concluding chapter summarizes the importance of top-down leadership and the necessity of integrating international standards with local regulations to ensure safety.
Keywords
Occupational Health and Safety, HSWA 2015, Aviation Safety, PCBU, Due Diligence, Safety Management System, Governance, Risk Management, New Zealand, Just Culture, Workplace Safety, Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Health and Safety Culture, Operational Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this work?
The work examines how the New Zealand airline industry manages occupational health and safety in compliance with national legislation and complex operational requirements.
What are the central themes of the publication?
The central themes include corporate governance, legal responsibilities under the HSWA 2015, safety management system integration, and the role of leadership in fostering a safety-oriented culture.
What is the main research objective?
The objective is to analyze how airline leadership exercises due diligence and maintains safety standards across diverse, regulated operational environments.
Which scientific or regulatory framework is used?
The publication primarily uses the New Zealand Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and international aviation standards such as ICAO and AS/NZS 4804:2001.
What does the main body of the document cover?
The main body covers organizational governance, specific legal roles and duties, the structure of safety management systems, and methods for monitoring and reviewing safety performance.
What keywords define this work?
Key terms include Occupational Health and Safety, HSWA 2015, Aviation Safety, Governance, PCBU, and Safety Management Systems.
How does the HSWA 2015 influence the role of airline board directors?
The act imposes a specific due diligence duty on directors, requiring them to gain an understanding of operational risks, ensure appropriate processes are in place, and verify that resources are effectively provided.
What is the significance of the "Just Culture" approach mentioned in the text?
It encourages reporting of incidents and hazards, fostering an environment where lessons are learned and corrective actions are implemented to improve safety continuously.
How are "Integrated Airline Safety Management Systems" (IASMS) differentiated from general HSMS in the text?
While the HSMS focuses on broader people safety and is managed by the General Manager of People Safety, the IASMS focuses more specifically on operational safety indicators under the Chief Operational Integrity and Safety Officer.
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- Damien Hiquet (Autor:in), 2021, Health and Safety for Airlines. An Example of New Zealand, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1151088
