From 1 January 2009, an operator shall establish and implement a safety management system acceptable to the CAA that, as a minimum:1) Identifies safety hazards;2) Ensures that remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety is implemented;3) Provides for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety level achieved; and4) Aims to make continuous improvement to the overall level of safety.The safety management system (as attachment 3-1) shall clearly define lines of safety accountability throughout the operator’s organization, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of management.ATTACHMENT 3-1 Safety Management System Implementation Framework.odt