Clawback: A Comparative Analysis

Abstract

SSAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS) are indisputably useful to organizations that implement them correctly in their operations. The benefits that SMS bring to organizations include reduced incident and fatality frequencies, and reduced severity of injuries, illnesses and property damage from unfavorable events. Over time, governmental, industrial and international bodies have published varying standards and guidelines for the development and implementation of SMS. These bodies include International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ANSI, International Labor Organization (ILO) and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The author’s objective was to conduct a comparative analysis of SMS standards and accompanying guidance provided by ANSI, ISO, ILO and FAA sources, and to demonstrate the need for global harmonization of safety management standards.