Virtual SMS & Human Factors
Training for Airports
Instructed by: Currie Russell AAE
Currie Russell is the President of Acclivix Inc. bringing experience, expertise and an evidence-based approach to airport operations, safety management and training to industry.
During more than 13 years at the Region of Waterloo International Airport, he developed the airport’s Safety Management System (SMS) and implemented a number of operational and safety-related improvements. He has been Manager of Safety Programs with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority and a sessional instructor with Georgian College’s Aviation Management program for courses which included Aviation Security and Airport Planning.
In addition to providing training and consulting services, Acclivix represents OTW Safety in Canada, manufacturers of the highest-quality safety barricades on the market for airports, crowd control, construction, security and other applications.
June 26-27, 2023 Live, instructor-led virtual format!
Registration: Registration Closes June 23, 2023
Course Schedule:
These sessions will be presented from 1 pm to 4 pm (EST) each day
Course Description:
This course is designed for personnel working at certified Canadian airports with responsibilities on airside and meets the requirements of CAR 302.07(1)(g). It provides an overview of the history and regulatory requirements for Safety Management Systems (SMS) and how they impact the worker's role and responsibilities; in addition to an understanding of human and organizational factors and how they contribute to accidents and incidents, and how they can be managed and prevented in practical terms that are specifically tailored to airport workers.
Upon completion of this course, you will have a basic understanding of Safety Management Systems, why they are required and how you can help your airport remain in compliance with regulatory obligations. You will also be familiarized with human factors, the role they play in incidents and accidents which may occur at airports and practical ways in which you can prevent them from negatively affecting you and your airport through your daily work.