SAM Toolkit
The EUROCONTROL Safety Assessment Methodology (SAM) is a framework, a toolbox containing methods and techniques to carry out safety assessment of changes to the functional systems of the Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP). It was developed in the noughties of the 21st century as means of compliance to ESSAR 4.
The objective of the methodology is to support the provision of assurance of the safety of the Air Traffic Services (ATS) provided by an ANSP. It covers the entire system/change life cycle: specification, design, implementation, integration, transfer into operation and operation and maintenance. The assessment process includes Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA) and a System Safety Assessment (SSA).
SAM is organised in three levels: level 1 explains the "what", level 2 provides details on "how" to perform a safety assessment and level 3 provides real life examples from ANSPs and the industry.
Although there have been many changes in the regulatory framework in Europe and elsewhere, SAM is still relevant and can be used for risk assessment and mitigation purposes.
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Level 1
PSSA
PSSA V2-1 INTRO – Introduction
PSSA V2-1 INTRO – Introduction
This document introduces the objectives of a Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA) as well as the various steps which constitute the PSSA. These steps are described in subsequent documents. The main objective of the PSSA is to demonstrate whether the assessed system architecture can reasonably be expected to achieve the Safety Objectives specified in the FHA.
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 1 – Initiation
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 1 – Initiation
The objectives of the PSSA Initiation step are to develop a level of understanding of the system design and its rationale, to update the description of the operational environment and, when appropriate, to identify the regulatory requirements and/or standards applicable to the system design.
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 3 – Safety Requirements Specification
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 3 – Safety Requirements Specification
The objective of the Safety Requirements Specification step is to derive Safety Requirements for each individual system element (People, Procedure and Equipment).
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 4 – Evaluation
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 4 – Evaluation
The objective of the PSSA Evaluation is to demonstrate that the PSSA process meets its overall objectives and requirements. The Evaluation is carried out in three stages: Verification, Validation and Process Assurance.
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 5 – Completion
PSSA V2-0 Chapter 5 – Completion
The objectives of the PSSA Completion step are the following: recording of the results after the completion of the PSSA process and dissemination of these results to all interested parties.
