Safety Reporting
Introduction
As part of our overall safety goals, Mayo has established a system for our aviation employees to voluntarily identify and report safety and operational concerns with the emphasis on the reporting being voluntary, non-punitive and confidential. The reported information is reviewed, analyzed and tracked to facilitate early detection and improved awareness of operational deficiencies and adverse trends. The information specified in employee reports are used in combination with the safety risk management and safety assurance processes to identify the root causes and determine appropriate remedial actions which are then monitored for effectiveness. This process promotes collaboration between employee work groups and management for the early identification of hazards and to maintain a proactive approach regarding safety concerns and corrective action recommendations.
Aviation Safety Action Program
UTRS WBAT, in cooperation with Mayo, its employees and the FAA, has established an Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). This program is a voluntary, self-reporting program designed to identify and reduce possible safety concerns. ASAP uses employee input to identify significant safety concerns and issues; operational deficiencies; non-compliance with regulations; deviations from company policies and procedures; and unusual events. Each report is reviewed, and corrective actions determined based on a non-disciplinary approach to flight safety.
Applicability
This ASAP program applies to all covered employees of Mayo, and only to events that occur while acting in that capacity.
A report will not be accepted into ASAP when the event involves any of the following: intentional noncompliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR’s), intentional disregard for safety, criminal activity, substance abuse, controlled substances, alcohol, or intentional falsification.
Incident Reporting
Mayo has developed a system for the submission of incident and event reports by our aviation employees to identify safety and operational deficiencies. These reports will be investigated and analyzed to identify hazards; determine appropriate safety and/or operational improvements; monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions, and proactively promote employee awareness of potential problems.