squeakyunclean
sounds like you are with a bunch that safety doesn't mean alot! I am with waco on that issue, safety is no accident.
From what I have seen alot the problems stems from staff not being adequately trained to be able to perform their tasks competently.
I have to say that CAP371 is easy enough to follow with ntaoch 6/94 clearing up the confusion caused by 371!!
The bottom line I am afraid is contained in the air nav orders, with the onus on the aircrew to ensure that they are legal the perform a duty. Therefore should ftl be included on all aircrew induction training courses whether flight deck or cabin crew?