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.
SAM Toolkit filters
SAM Level
SAM Step
Project Manager Profile
Project Safety Manager Profile
Safety Practitioner Profile
Showing below 3 results in range #1 to #3.
Level 1
FHA
FHA V2-0 Chapter 1 – Initiation
FHA V2-0 Chapter 1 – Initiation
The objective of the FHA initiation step is to develop a level of understanding of the system, its operational environment and, if appropriate, its regulatory framework, sufficient to enable the safety assessment activities to be satisfactorily carried out.
FHA V2-0 Chapter 4 – Evaluation
FHA V2-0 Chapter 4 – Evaluation
The objective of the FHA Evaluation step is to demonstrate that the FHA process meets its overall objectives and requirements. The Evaluation is carried out in three stages: Verification, Validation and Process Assurance.
FHA V2-0 Chapter 5 – Completion
FHA V2-0 Chapter 5 – Completion
The objective of the FHA Completion step are the following: recording of the results after the completion of the FHA process and dissemination of these results to all interested parties.
