Safety & Emergency Management Modernization
Client: Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
Partner: ICF Incorporated, L.L.C.
Project: Safety Program Field Assessments for LAWA’s Emergency Management Division
• Safety Program Evaluation
• Governance & SOP Development
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
Strengthening Airport Safety Through Comprehensive Program Assessment & Modernized Operational Frameworks
E.K Associates, in partnership with ICF, delivered expert assessment and modernization support to LAWA’s Emergency Management Division. Our team evaluated the full landscape of safety programs across LAWA properties, identified organizational gaps, and developed a forward-looking framework to enhance coordination, governance, and long-term sustainability.
We applied deep domain expertise in airport operations, safety compliance, and emergency
management to ensure LAWA’s programs aligned with best practices, regulatory expectations, and the evolving needs of one of the world’s busiest aviation systems.
The E.K Advantage
End-to-End Assessment of Airport Safety Programs
We conducted structured field evaluations across all LAWA properties, reviewing current safety programs, operational readiness, governance models, and cross-division responsibilities.
Modernized Frameworks, SOPs & Operational Guidance
Our team produced comprehensive plans, guides, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that strengthened clarity, consistency, and accountability across every safety function.
Clear Roles, Responsibilities & Inter-Division Coordination
We mapped roles and stakeholder interactions across Operations, Safety, Emergency Management, and supporting divisions — ensuring streamlined decision-making and unified program oversight.
Knowledge Transfer for Long-Term Sustainability
E.K delivered targeted training, documentation, and knowledge transfer activities to equip LAWA teams with the capability to manage, update, and evolve safety programs independently.
What We Delivered
Safety Program Field Assessments
• Completed on-site evaluations of all safety-related programs across LAWA facilities
• Identified operational risks, redundancies, and improvement opportunities
• Assessed program maturity, staffing, and cross-departmental dependencies
Program Frameworks, SOPs & Governance Documentation
• Developed a comprehensive Safety Program Implementation Plan
• Created program handbooks, operational guides, and standardized SOPs
• Delivered governance recommendations supporting streamlined oversight
• Modernized documentation to align with regulatory expectations and industry best practices
Training & Knowledge Transfer
• Delivered training for LAWA Operations personnel across identified safety programs
• Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions to support internal ownership
• Provided structured tools, templates, and readiness materials for ongoing program evolution
Impact Delivered
✔ Clearer organizational alignment and inter-division accountability
✔ Improved safety program documentation, consistency, and governance
✔ Enhanced operational readiness across LAWA’s Emergency Management Division
✔ Sustainable processes supported by training, knowledge transfer, and SOP standardization
✔ A strong foundation for future safety modernization and emergency response initiatives
