Safety Management Systems
Need to report a safety issue? Potentially hazardous conditions, incidents and/or occurrences which may compromise the safe conduct of operations can be reported by accessing the anonymous reporting portal below. Contact information is preferred, but if you wish to remain anonymous, you have the ability to choose this option using our form.
What is SMS?
SMS, or Safety Management Systems, is a formal method for managing safety with a focus on proactive risk mitigation. SMS builds on an organizations current safety program; is systematic, structured and data driven; requires senior leadership commitment; treats safety as a core value; and seeks to proactively mitigate hazards and their associated risks. In order for an SMS to be effective, it requires participation from employees at all levels within the organization.
The Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is in the process of launching SMS to aid our efforts of delivering a safe and customer friendly experience to all who work and visit the airport.
Safety Policy Statement
Fairbanks International Airport commits to its employees, passengers, and stakeholders to provide a safe working and operating environment. We have developed and will maintain a safety management system (SMS) and will devote the time, staff, and resources to align with core safely objectives. An integral part of the SMS is our reliance on everyone to participate in and improve safety throughout the Airport.
We Value:
- Operating safely while striving for efficiency
- Safety collaboration with staff and stakeholders
- Safety reporting from everyone
We Commit:
- To establish and continually improve safety throughout the Airport.
- To practice proactive safety management.
- To be accountable to our airport community.
- To involve, value, and balance stakeholder interests.
Our Priorities:
- To provide resources and training necessary to address safety issues and
continuously improve safety. - To establish safety processes that reduce risks.
- To ensure stakeholders receive safety information and training.
- To encourage reporting without fear of reprisal.
- To improve safety performance through reviews that ensure effective results.
- To comply with regulatory requirements related to safety.
Director/SMS Accountable Executive
Fairbanks International Airport
Operations Supervisor/SMS Manager
Fairbanks International Airport
Safety Officer
Fairbanks International Airport
Safety Reporting Policy
Every employee and stakeholder is responsible for communicating any information that may affect the integrity of Airport operations. SMS; however, is not for the reporting of accidents or criminal activities requiring an immediate or emergency response, which should be reported by calling 911.
Any other urgent information requiring immediate non-emergency attention should be directed to the Airport Communications Center at (907) 474-2530.
Safety Reporting Portal
SMS Reporting Introduction
This form should be used to report an incident, accident, or any existing or potentially hazardous behaviors or conditions at the Fairbanks International Airport.
All emergencies or hazards that need immediate attention should be reported by contacting the Airport Communications Center at (907) 474-2530.
Confidentiality Commitment
The Fairbanks International Airport SMS Team is able to ensure confidentiality of your report. Three reporting options are available:
- You can choose to report anonymously by omitting your contact information
- Your contact information can be protected by providing ONLY your badge number which is visible only to the Safety Team. No other contact information is required.
- You can provide your contact information.
If you provide your name, number, and phone, this information is subject to public disclosure under the federal freedom of information act (FOIA) and can be released upon request; therefore, it is not protected or confidential.
This confidentiality commitment does NOT apply to willful disregard to health and safety, regulations or laws, or negligent acts committed on the airport.
Reporting Portal
We encourage the reporting of all potentially hazardous conditions, incidents and/or occurrences, which may compromise the safe conduct of Airport operations by using the hazard reporting link below:
6450 Airport Way
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709