How Do You Know If You’re Maximizing Your Safety Systems?
If your organization has implemented SMS software, risk management platforms, or data tracking tools, ask yourself:
✅ Are we using all available features? Many organizations only use the basic functions of their safety tools without tapping into advanced analytics, automation, or integration capabilities.
✅ Are our reports and dashboards giving us actionable insights? Having data is not the same as using data. If your system generates reports, who is analyzing them, and what decisions are being made?
✅ Do employees find the system easy to use? A poorly adopted tool can lead to underreporting of hazards and gaps in safety monitoring.
✅ Are our safety tools improving efficiency, or just adding complexity? The best systems should reduce manual work, not create additional administrative burdens.
✅ Are we continuously reviewing and updating our approach? Safety tools should evolve with changing regulations, new risks, and operational needs.
Strategies to Get the Most from Your Safety Tools
1️⃣ Conduct a Safety Systems Audit
Identify which tools are in use, their adoption rates, and which features are being underutilized.
Assess whether manual workarounds are being used instead of built-in features.
2️⃣ Align Your Tools with Strategic Safety Goals
Define clear KPIs for safety technology—what problems should these tools be solving?
Ensure reports and alerts are actionable, not just data-heavy.
3️⃣ Engage a Third Party for a System Optimization Review
External experts can evaluate whether your tools are being used effectively and recommend best practices.
Consider an independent audit to determine if software settings, workflows, and integrations are aligned with industry standards.
4️⃣ Provide Regular Training & User Feedback Loops
Ensure staff at all levels understand how to use the system effectively.
Gather feedback from end-users to identify pain points and optimize usability.
5️⃣ Maximize Vendor Support & System Upgrades
Many software vendors offer free training, system audits, and feature updates—are you taking advantage of these?
Stay informed about new capabilities and integrations that could improve efficiency.
The Right Tools Are Only as Good as How You Use Them
Having safety systems in place is not enough—their effectiveness depends on how well they are integrated, adopted, and aligned with your organization’s safety culture.
By regularly assessing usage, optimizing configurations, and ensuring leadership engagement, airport executives can turn safety software from a compliance necessity into a strategic advantage.
A Smarter Approach to SMS – Meet Wombat Safety Software
Acclivix is excited to announce our new partnership with Wombat Safety Software—a solution designed to help aviation organizations simplify and enhance their Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Many organizations struggle with SMS software that is too complex, time-consuming, or ineffective. Whether you:
✅ Don’t currently have safety software and need an easy way to manage compliance,
✅ Are frustrated with your existing SMS software and want something more intuitive, or
✅ Need expert support managing your safety program,
We should talk.
Wombat is Safety as a Service, meaning you’re not just getting software—you’re getting a safety partner. With Acclivix by your side, we can ensure your SMS works for you, not the other way around.
💡 Want to see how Wombat can transform your SMS?