Implementation Guideline for Maintenance Line Operations Safety Assessment (M-LOSA) and Ramp LOSA (R-LOSA) Programs
Abstract
This guideline is a general reference guide for preparing for and implementing a Maintenance Line Operations Safety Assessment (M-LOSA) program or Ramp LOSA (R-LOSA) program. The intended target audiences of this guideline are LOSA program managers and members of the implementation team. This implementation guideline outlines and describes 11 major steps in implementing a LOSA program: 1. Obtain senior management's buy-in. If approval is given, then take the following steps: 2. Form an implementation team 3. Market maintenance and/or ramp LOSA programs 4. Integrate with existing safety programs/SMS 5. Develop LOSA infrastructure, including three parallel activities: 6. Adapt/customize LOSA database, 7. Conduct train-the-trainer training, 5.35. Establish and maintain a virtual LOSA website 6. Adapt/customize and conduct observer training 7. Collect data 8. Validate data 9. Populate and maintain database 10. Analyze data and compile a report 11. Provide feedback to employees To be effective, a LOSA program needs to address each individual organization's specific needs and complement existing safety programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA566771
Entities
People
- Maggie J. Ma
- William L. Rankin
Organizations
- Saint Louis University