Safety Management System
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Safety is one of Salt Lake City International Airport's core business functions. The Department of Airports is committed to implementing a safety management system (SMS) that enables its management, employees, the airlines, tenants and other business partners to operate in a safe environment. The Federal Aviation Administration defines a safety management system as a formalized approach to managing safety by developing an organization-wide safety policy; formal methods of identifying hazards and analyzing and mitigating risk; methods for ensuring continuous safety improvements; and organization-wide strategies to promote safety. Salt Lake City International Airport defines a safety management system as a data-driven, business-oriented approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures. It focuses on organizational safety rather than strictly conventional health and safety issues at work.
SMS Confidential Reporting FormThe SMS confidential reporting program is designed to report existing and potentially hazardous situations at the airport. Confidential reports may be made by completing the online SMS confidential report form. This form can be completed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. For emergencies and life threatening situations at Salt Lake City International Airport call emergency dispatch at 801-575-2911 immediately Please use this for safety hazards only. For general travel inquiries or complaints, visit Customer Service |  |
Four Components of SMS
Establishes senior management’s commitment to continually improve safety; defines the methods, processes, and organizational structure needed to meet safety goals
Determines the need for, and adequacy of, new or revised risk controls based on the assessment of acceptable risk
Includes training, communication, and other actions to create a positive safety culture within all levels of the workforce
Evaluates the continued effectiveness of implemented risk control strategies; supports the identification of new hazards
 | Salt Lake City International Airport's SMS will: Identify safety hazards  Ensure actions are taken to mitigate risks and hazards  Provide continuous monitoring and regular safety-level assessment |
General comments, questions and concerns can be emailed to AirportSMS@slc.gov