Contact Details
E-mail: cahrs@caa.co.za
Fax: (011) 545-1453
Tel: (011) 545-1242
Mobile: (071) 600-8599
The Confidential Aviation Hazard Reporting System provides a means for all to report hazards within our aviation industry, on the ground or in the air, whether real or perceived, before there is a loss of life, injury or damage.
The objectives of
CAHRS
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To prevent accidents and incidents by identifying hazards before there is a loss of life, injury or damage;
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To improve the safety awareness of the current aviation community;
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To enhance the basis for human factors research and recommendations for future procedures, operations, facilities and equipment.
Why is it important to report
hazards?
Reporting of hazards assist in identifying aviation hazards, risks and trends that might lead to potential incidents and accidents. In certain instances these are overlooked and only picked up when a loss of life and damage to property, have occurred.
Who should use
CAHRS?
Anyone who wishes to confidentially submit a hazard report or system deficiency.
How to report a hazard
E-mail:
cahrs@caa.co.za
Fax: (011) 545-1453
Tel: (011) 545-1242
Mobile: (071) 600-8599
Postal Address: Private Bag X73, Halfway House, 1685
Or submit at the SACAA Reception desk at Ikhaya Lokundiza, 16 Treur close, Waterfall Park, Bekker Str, Midrand
What happens after your report has been subitted:
- Reports are registered and allocated a reference number.
- The CARHS administrator acknowledges receipt via email, telephone or fax unless the report is anonymous.
- The CARHS investigator assesses and investigates the report and makes recommendations for implementation
- Recommendations are submitted to the appropriate Departmental Senior Managers for implementation within a suggested target date
- Feedback on action taken is communicated to the reporter
- Concluded reports and actions are published in Aviation safety publications and the SACAA website.