Runway Safety Team Handbook
Safety. The state in which risks associated with aviation activities, related to, or in direct support of the
operation of aircraft, are reduced and controlled to an acceptable level.
Safety management system (SMS). A systematic approach to managing safety, including the necessary
organizational structures, accountability, responsibilities, policies and procedures.
Safety risk. The predicted probability and severity of the consequences or outcomes of a hazard.
Safety risk probability. The likelihood or frequency that a safety consequence or outcome might
occur.
Safety risk severity. The extent of harm that might reasonably occur as a consequence or outcome
of the identified hazard.
State Runway Safety Programme (RSP). An integrated set of regulations and activities aimed at
improving runway safety.
Stopway. A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a
suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off.