Hazard Identification in Normal Airline OperationTailoring LOSA and applying Threat and Error Management.Under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy and Chairman of GCAA Board, with the collaboration of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the World Food Programme (WFP) is pleased to invite you to the LOSA (Line Operation Safety Audit) and TEM (Threat Error Management) Conference 15-16 March 2010 in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations frontline agency mandated to combat global hunger. WFP operations aim to deliver food in the right time in the right place to save refugees from man-made and natural disasters. Aviation safety is the number one priority for the global aviation community. In particular humanitarian air operations are facing unique challenges to transport aid workers for emergency relief actions to the most difficult areas and to ensure the safety and security of their air travel.This two day conference will be a great place for attendees to become familiar with analytical tool for risk mitigation. The objective is the introduction of LOSA as normal operations monitoring tool and the identification of its practical implementation for different size of operators, and to Provoke the air operators interest in adapting the current tool (LOSA) to their type of environment/size.The conference aims at: * Introducing LOSA & TEM to the audience * Introducing Safety Management, Human Factors and CRM * Introducing LOSA as a proactive safety date and analysis tool * Presenting Just Culture/Safety Culture * Providing practical examples of airlines experience with LOSA * Tailoring LOSA for different size organizationThe World Food Programme supported by Maximus Air Cargo and Abu Dhabi Aviation as the Main Sponsor teamed up with other organizations such as RUS Aviation, and Shree Air who are committed to providing the highest possible support to you and your organization. This event represents our continuing efforts to promote aviation safety globally. The participating organizations for this conference will be * International Aviation Organizations: International Civil Aviation Organization (Canada) * Flight Safety Foundation (USA) * Civil Aviation Authorities from countries world wide (Africa, Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, Middle East and GCC) * International humanitarian governmental organizations and non­governmental organizations namely ECHO, Red Cross (ICRC), Red Crescent (RC), MSF, MAF, ASF * WFP and other United Nations Agencies * Passenger and cargo air operators and brokers * Local regional airlines * International airportsThe LOSA is an interesting concept and most airlines are seeking for more data, information, and learning on the subject; therefore , the event is very important and will attract attendance of people from various backgrounds and continents. You may wish to note that the conference is held free of charge as a WFP objective to promote safety and safety culture in the world of aviation.

Source: RUS Aviation