An Acceptable Level of Safety (ALoS) is established by whom?

• A. Safety officer
• B. Safety committee
• C. Regulatory agency
• D. Individual operating units

Answer: (B)

The level of risk deemed acceptable for operations is set by the safety committee. This cross-functional group brings together safety, operations, management, and pilot perspectives to review hazards, assess risks, and agree on acceptable risk levels that align with policy, training, and mission needs. While the safety officer leads the ongoing risk assessment and ensures the safety program is followed, the authority to establish the Acceptable Level of Safety rests with the safety committee, providing a consistent standard across the organization. Regulatory bodies provide the broad framework, but the internal ALoS is defined by the organization itself, and individual units apply it within those established thresholds. If a proposed operation would exceed the ALoS, risks must be mitigated or the operation must not proceed.