(a) Any person required to have an SMS under this part must have a safety policy that includes at least the following:
- (1) The person's safety objectives.
- (2) The person's commitment to fulfill the safety objectives.
- (3) A clear statement about the provision of the necessary resources for the implementation of the SMS.
- (4) A safety reporting policy that defines requirements for employee reporting of safety hazards or issues.
- (5) A policy that defines unacceptable behavior and conditions for disciplinary action.
- (6) An emergency response plan that provides for the safe transition from normal to emergency operations in accordance with the requirements of § 5.27.
- (7) A code of ethics that is applicable to all employees, including management personnel and officers, which clarifies that safety is the organization's highest priority.
- (b) The safety policy must be signed by the accountable executive described in § 5.25.
- (c) The safety policy must be documented and communicated throughout the person's organization.
- (d) The safety policy must be regularly reviewed by the accountable executive to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the person.
[Doc. No. FAA-2009-0671, Amdt. 5-1, 80 FR 1326, Jan. 8, 2015, as amended by Amdt. 5-2, 89 FR 33106, Apr. 26, 2024]