14 CFR §5.21
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- (a)Any person required to have an SMS under this part must have a safety policy that includes at least the following:
- (1)The person's safety objectives.
- (2)The person's commitment to fulfill the safety objectives.
- (3)A clear statement about the provision of the necessary resources for the implementation of the SMS.
- (4)A safety reporting policy that defines requirements for employee reporting of safety hazards or issues.
- (5)A policy that defines unacceptable behavior and conditions for disciplinary action.
- (6)An emergency response plan that provides for the safe transition from normal to emergency operations in accordance with the requirements of § 5.27.
- (7)A code of ethics that is applicable to all employees, including management personnel and officers, which clarifies that safety is the organization's highest priority.
- (b)The safety policy must be signed by the accountable executive described in § 5.25.
- (c)The safety policy must be documented and communicated throughout the person's organization.
- (d)The safety policy must be regularly reviewed by the accountable executive to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the person.