Safety and Security

  • Reports to the Commissioner/CEO through the GM, SSD;
  • The safety and security directorate reports directly to the Commissioner/CSO and is responsible for investigating Aircraft accidents relating to Human Factors, Dangerous Goods and Acts of Terrorism as guided by ICAO Annexes 13, 17, 18;
  • Coordinates the activities of the Police as the first responder at an aircraft accident site;
  • Carries out risk assessments to determine hazards;
  • Coordinates the conduct of post toxicology tests and post mortemexamination of fatalities after an accident;
  • Conducts training of staff on security awareness and hazards at the aircraft accident site;
  • Manage the Bureau’s Safety Management System;
  • Monitors any security issues and advice on safety measures, as appropriate;
  • Carrying out such other duties as may be assigned by the Commissioner/CEO.