Practice question

What is the primary safety purpose of a non-punitive safety reporting system within an Air Traffic Control unit?

  1. To encourage staff to report safety hazards and near-misses without fear of retribution, identifying systemic risks before they cause accidents
  2. To identify and penalize controllers who make mistakes
  3. To provide records used by insurance companies to deny claims
  4. To automate the scheduling of controller rest breaks

Answer: A — To encourage staff to report safety hazards and near-misses without fear of retribution, identifying systemic risks before they cause accidents

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