Bad in the good?
It's probably just habit – using the hackneyed phrase "aviation safety"; but it is a misnomer and only of value to the word weasels fooling and frightening the children. It is risk mitigation and should be called as such. Insurance companies use a 'risk matrix' and they bet big money against that matrix. E.g. What are the percentage chances of someone getting hurt riding a skateboard? –the first question is who?; now young spotty down the road rides his through traffic, to Uni, to the pub, to the girlfriends place and to see Mum on Sunday, is he a high risk – Yes – then up goes his premium. Grand Mama (bless) only rides hers to Bingo every second Sunday, is she high risk – No. The whole ethos of aviation medicals is not based on any logical risk analysis but shrouded in myth. Reform should start with an insurance type 'risk assessment matrix' which can be and is defended in court. Look at the mess and expense old Pooh-Shambollock created – and for what, and a what cost?
Self inflicted and I am certain Skidmore understands the military response to that old saw. The DAME is competent; reduce the number of medico's laying about second guessing DAME and specialist opinion. You cannot legislate against a Hempell, but statistically the risk of a 'bought' opinion are low, specialist and DAME have too much to loose. Avmed is a service to industry, not a bloody empire FFS.
Once again, Skidmore is asking for industry comment and as he is no McComic perhaps that comment will be listened to. Consider how much good the Rev Forsyth achieved with industry submission, every one who has a medical 'tale' should be furiously typing a submission, one page defining the issues. From those submissions a pattern will emerge and; if Avmed act honestly, the corrections required can be applied and service restored. But reform cannot work in a vacuum, full industry participation is required. Hard to trust the regulator? it sure is, but what other option is there. Avmed is a critical yardstick, it's the only place where nearly all of industry meet the regulator, you could say industry response to that experience defines the CASA approval rating.
Truss is being badly advised, hoodwinked and conned. The Iron Ring and their mouthpiece whisper, cajole, threaten and offer sweeties. All will be well if you stick with us Minuscule, we can cover your aging arse; if you don't and it all turns to worms, you will be all alone. Bollocks, use Fawcett he is a party man, an expert, liked, trussed, respected and definitely no dummy. If it goes pear shaped you can blame him, but it won't, everyone except those seeking control of a Minister acknowledges this.
If CASA just stopped winding up in courts and tribunals every second day there would be no need to revise there 'accounting'; if they stopped pissing about with trivia and writing silly policy and rules, spending and wasting a millions on 'new' regulations; Aww endit : said it all before. Hurst speaks eloquently and accurately for all.
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Quote:...It is acknowledged that different specialists can reach a different view on particularly complex cases but ultimately CASA has to make its decision based on aviation safety grounds.
It's probably just habit – using the hackneyed phrase "aviation safety"; but it is a misnomer and only of value to the word weasels fooling and frightening the children. It is risk mitigation and should be called as such. Insurance companies use a 'risk matrix' and they bet big money against that matrix. E.g. What are the percentage chances of someone getting hurt riding a skateboard? –the first question is who?; now young spotty down the road rides his through traffic, to Uni, to the pub, to the girlfriends place and to see Mum on Sunday, is he a high risk – Yes – then up goes his premium. Grand Mama (bless) only rides hers to Bingo every second Sunday, is she high risk – No. The whole ethos of aviation medicals is not based on any logical risk analysis but shrouded in myth. Reform should start with an insurance type 'risk assessment matrix' which can be and is defended in court. Look at the mess and expense old Pooh-Shambollock created – and for what, and a what cost?
Quote:....These and other competing work pressures are contributing to a significant backlog of cases for medical review.
Self inflicted and I am certain Skidmore understands the military response to that old saw. The DAME is competent; reduce the number of medico's laying about second guessing DAME and specialist opinion. You cannot legislate against a Hempell, but statistically the risk of a 'bought' opinion are low, specialist and DAME have too much to loose. Avmed is a service to industry, not a bloody empire FFS.
Quote:....The review is planning to engage with stakeholders (applicants, broader industry and other key stakeholders) in the coming months to collate feedback on the business improvements currently being made to AvMed. Active engagement in the review is encouraged to ensure that all contributions are captured in improving the delivery of this important function.
Once again, Skidmore is asking for industry comment and as he is no McComic perhaps that comment will be listened to. Consider how much good the Rev Forsyth achieved with industry submission, every one who has a medical 'tale' should be furiously typing a submission, one page defining the issues. From those submissions a pattern will emerge and; if Avmed act honestly, the corrections required can be applied and service restored. But reform cannot work in a vacuum, full industry participation is required. Hard to trust the regulator? it sure is, but what other option is there. Avmed is a critical yardstick, it's the only place where nearly all of industry meet the regulator, you could say industry response to that experience defines the CASA approval rating.
Quote:... P2 "It also wouldn't hurt if the miniscule pulled his finger out and showed support for the DAS with a SOE that guaranteed that the Forsyth review will be actively acted on ASAP
Truss is being badly advised, hoodwinked and conned. The Iron Ring and their mouthpiece whisper, cajole, threaten and offer sweeties. All will be well if you stick with us Minuscule, we can cover your aging arse; if you don't and it all turns to worms, you will be all alone. Bollocks, use Fawcett he is a party man, an expert, liked, trussed, respected and definitely no dummy. If it goes pear shaped you can blame him, but it won't, everyone except those seeking control of a Minister acknowledges this.
Quote:...Mr Hurst said the industry was also still waiting for Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss to provide a letter of intent that gave effect to the findings of the Forsyth review on aviation safety regulation.
“And then CASA, oblivious to all that, puts out a draft CRIS which says they’re going to raise by their accounting 90 new charges,’’ he said.
If CASA just stopped winding up in courts and tribunals every second day there would be no need to revise there 'accounting'; if they stopped pissing about with trivia and writing silly policy and rules, spending and wasting a millions on 'new' regulations; Aww endit : said it all before. Hurst speaks eloquently and accurately for all.
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