“SAFETY” “SAFETY” Your Attitude & Common Sense

RAMP SAFETY  Do you understand the safety rules that apply to ramp areas?  Have you had an orientation on hazards associated with ramp areas?  Do you know what activities are prohibited?  Do you know what areas are prohibited?  Have you been trained and certified to drive vehicle on ramp and airport areas?

RAMP SAFETY  Know what your job task is and how to do it safely  Make sure you know the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required and proper use  Exercise caution…be aware of activities around you…do not RUSH

RAMP SAFETY  If you are unsure about how to do your tasks safely…STOP… Ask questions.  Horseplay around aircraft is strictly prohibited—even slight damage to an aircraft is very costly, e.g. on a piston aircraft one pilot had a truck back into a wing tip and damage was limited to the tip only, the total repair costs was $19,000.

RAMP SAFETY RAMP SAFETY  ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings and activities around your work area  Stay in your designated work area…DO NOT WANDER!  DO NOT RUN on ramp area

RAMP SAFETY RAMP SAFETY  Ramps may be slippery due to moisture and oil and fuel spills-- Wear slip resistant shoes!  Wear safety boots with impact protection when handling tow bars, heavy boxes and baggage

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS You must wear hearing protection at all times  While working on the ramp you may encounter jet or prop blast  Auxiliary Power Units (APU) and Ground Power Units (GPU) are also loud

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS W0RKING AROUND AIRCRAFT  Avoid exhaust fumes  Avoid propeller blades  Avoid main and tail rotor on helicopters – NEVER walk directly behind a helicopter or near the tail rotor  Propeller blades and rotor blades are nearly invisible when moving

JET BLAST CHALLENGES  DO NOT WALK BEHIND aircraft with beacon flashing  AIRCRAFT SAFETY ZONES –Between 13 and 16 feet forward of engine inlet –Up to 100 feet to the rear of the aircraft –Powerful suction could pull people into inlet killing them instantly –Jet blast can exceed 300 mph

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  Jet engine intakes  Aircraft wings  Tie down cables  Poor lighting  Water / Oil  Ice  Tugs/Trucks NEVER WALK UNDER AIRCRAFT!

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  --NO smoking is allowed  Smoking --NO smoking is allowed –On ramp –In FBO –In Hangars

 NO safety matches  NO strike any-where matches  NO cigarette lighters  NO ignition sources of any kind RAMP HAZARDS You are prohibited from carrying smoking materials while working.

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS IN THE EVENT THAT YOU HAVE CONTACT WITH FUEL—  Report incident immediately to appropriate person (e.g. line manager, FBO manager or emergency contact)  Rinse and clean all skin areas that have been in contact with fuel  All clothing that has absorbed fuel MUST be removed ASAP to prevent further contact with the skin  Ensure that the spill is cleaned up properly and safely

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  Know where the eye wash station and showers are located. Rinse your eyes for a minimum of 15 minutes if you get fuel or foreign objects in your eyes.  Seek medical attention as necessary afterwards

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  Jet/Prop blast can propel small objects, FOD  FOD (foreign object damage) – The aircraft can be damaged or you can be injured by FOD  FOD includes pens, screws, bolts and miscellaneous garbage  FOD can inflict serious injury to people, aircraft and equipment equipment

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  Do NOT wear any jewelry such as dangling earrings, charm bracelets (Serious FOD issue and poses serious danger around equipment)  Exercise extreme caution when on the ramp at nights –Wear reflective vest or clothing –Keep a safe distance from moving vehicles and equipment. –Look for hazards that are not easily visible in the dark

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS COMMON EQUIPMENT HAZARDS  Protruding parts on aircraft  Many vehicles on the ramp, i.e. fuel trucks, support vehicles – airport emergency vehicles “HAVE THE RIGHT AWAY”.  Stay clear of all props whether engine is operating or not is operating or not

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  DO NOT walk behind an airplane that has started to taxi  NEVER walk under aircraft wing  When you need to approach an aircraft ALWAYS make eye contact with the pilot first

RAMP HAZARDS RAMP HAZARDS  Do not wear shoes with a heel higher than one and a half inches  Do not use cellular phones on the ramp  All electronic devices must be approved prior to use on ramp

COMMON COURTESY Do not go on board aircraft unless invited to do so

WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS  if the sound of thunder is less than 25 seconds after the lightning flash, go inside immediately.  Thunder and lightning: if the sound of thunder is less than 25 seconds after the lightning flash, go inside immediately.  Formula for estimating the proximity of an approaching thunderstorm: five (5) seconds of elapsed time between the lightning flash and the sound of thunder = one (1) mile.

WEATHER CONSIDERATIONS  Wind, Fog, Snow  Extreme heat or cold.

ENJOY YOUR RAMP EXPERIENCE -- BE SAFE!