Improving Aerial Operations Safety

Incident Reporting System Where we were What we did Results/Benefits Improving Aerial Operations Safety

Introduction MNR Incident Reporting System Potentially Lead to Injury or Fatality Data Collection Potential Deficiencies -processes/procedures

1996

Data 1996 data % chance of incident occurrence Reports submitted Air to air communications Air to ground communications Drop Zone Air Space Management Interagency Response

Approach Reduce/Eliminate incident reports Internal and External Develop product process implementation maintenance

Logistical Problems Strategy/Approach AAO Staffing Shortage Timely delivery Consistent message Interagency response

Strategy/Approach Serve as refresher - no new material Non Air Attack personnel Utilize for non MNR training Provincial in nature content messages

Getting Started Main area identification Analyze potential areas 10 areas identified Safety/Refresher CD

Training Train the trainer sessions Trainers tasked - delivery AAO/pilot attendance Positive feedback Fine tuning Annual distribution

Maintenance Over winter review From 10 areas - fine tuned to 7 Roles/responsibilities of AAO Communication Air/Ground Procedures Radio procedures Air Space Management Interagency Response Feedback Paid dividends

Missions % 1996 – % 1997 – % 1998 – % 1999 – % 2000 – % 2001 – % 2002 – % Incident Report Data

Incident Report Trend

Air Attack Safety 200m (700 ft)150 m (500ft) 60m(200ft) 350m (1200ft) 120m (400ft) Air Attack/ Ground Crew Co-ordination Rules 3) Drop Zone: Is to be clear of all people prior to the drop

Air Attack Safety Adhere to the Drop zone

Results/Benefits Increased awareness of Incident Reporting System Reduced number of incidents AAO/Field staff interaction Interagency response staff awareness Consistent provincial safety messages New training material to existing courses Improvements/additions to SOP for AAO’s/IAFB Improvement/additions to Helicopter Briefing books Increased feedback into aerial program

2002

Conclusion Positive Impact on Program Delivery

Questions???

An undesired event HAVING THE POTENTIAL for physical harm to a person, or property damage. It can be described as a near miss or close call. Incident