1 UNMEER AVIATION SAFETY BRIEFING FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

2 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Aviation Safety Unit DDMS Aviation Section DMS Aviation Safety Section UNHQ SRSG UNMEER Aviation Safety Structure RASO WA 09 Oct 2014

3 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon UNMEER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY 1174 km 1478 km 1558 km 354 km 128 km AERP 09 Oct 2014

4 UNMEER Aviation Fleet Composition  CRJ 200:01 - Accra  MI-8 MTV:05  Freetown:03  Conakry:02 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

UNMEER Assets 5 CRJ 200MI-8 MTV UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

6 Importance of Safety Briefings and aircraft evacuation procedures Safety Briefings from MOVCON/ AIR OPS staff on check-in and before boarding the aircraft; Safety Briefings from MOVCON/ AIR OPS staff on check-in and before boarding the aircraft; Crew Pre-flight Safety Briefing; Crew Pre-flight Safety Briefing; Emergency exits of aircraft and safety cards Emergency exits of aircraft and safety cards Fasten Seat Belts and No- Smoking Fasten Seat Belts and No- Smoking Switch off Cellphones. Switch off Cellphones. UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

Apron (HLS) is a HAZARD AREA It is always hazardous to be near an aircraft with the engines running. It is always hazardous to be near an aircraft with the engines running. Take special care when working near the engines of propeller aircraft or helicopter. Take special care when working near the engines of propeller aircraft or helicopter. Stay clear of the propeller blades, as you may not be able to hear or see them when they start rotating. Stay clear of the propeller blades, as you may not be able to hear or see them when they start rotating. Never approach jet engines when they are operating. The suction is so powerful in front of and next to the air intake that loose objects or even persons can be sucked in quite easily. Never approach jet engines when they are operating. The suction is so powerful in front of and next to the air intake that loose objects or even persons can be sucked in quite easily. Always keep a safe distance from the engines. Beware of the blast from both jet and propeller engines. Smoking and open fire is strictly prohibited on the apron or HLS area even if you are inside a car; Smoking and open fire is strictly prohibited on the apron or HLS area even if you are inside a car; UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 7 09 Oct 2014

Vehicle Discipline Close to Aircraft  Do not move without crew’s permission.  Maximum speed – 15km/h.  Stop no closer to aircraft than 3 m except when required for loading/unloading or serving aircraft.  Follow instructions of load master/crew member whilst loading/offloading.  After stopping – use wheel chocks  Do not pass under any part of an aircraft  Driving at the airport can be dangerous UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 8 09 Oct 2014

Safety in and around the different type of aeroplanes and helicopters at aprons and helipads 9 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

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Safety Around Helicopters 11 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

Rotor Wash Effect. Helicopters with running engines in the proximity of ground surface create additional hazard of rotor wash effect which may cause significant damages of ground infrastructure, reduced visibility due to dust washed out by rotors and injuries to people. UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

Rotor Wash Effect. Damage caused by Rotor downwash can affect local population adversely. Avoid over flying built up areas during approach or flying at low altitude. Helicopter Downwash Helicopter Downwash damage UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

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Loading Procedures UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

Dangerous Goods 17 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

Inflatable life jackets Printed Safety Instruction Earmuffs Seat Belts Cargo is Secured UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

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Ebola Precautions Pre-boarding Screening with Non-Contact Thermometers – Mandatory Pre-boarding Screening with Non-Contact Thermometers – Mandatory Should carry disposable gloves and face masks Should carry disposable gloves and face masks Do not carry liquids or eatables Do not carry liquids or eatables Report to cabin crew any sickness/uneasiness Report to cabin crew any sickness/uneasiness Report to cabin crew on any ill passengers Report to cabin crew on any ill passengers Do not panic, cabin crew is aware of the procedures to adopt, incase, please cooperate with the cabin crew Do not panic, cabin crew is aware of the procedures to adopt, incase, please cooperate with the cabin crew Do not discard any of your refuse inside the aircraft Do not discard any of your refuse inside the aircraft 21 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

22 Reporting Sound safety management is based on full and accurate reporting of all occurrences and hazards that lead, or might lead, to incidents and accidents. UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

23 Observed Hazard Report In general, people are the most important aspect in the process of identifying, reporting and controlling hazards. The Observed Hazard Report (OHR) is a tool that allows all UN personnel to report hazards to the appropriate areas as soon as they become aware of them, therefore contributing to the general safety level of the Organization Purpose: Report to Aviation Safety Unit any hazard or safety concern by anyone who observes it; Timing: As soon as observation is made; Forms have to be available / easily accessible to all Mission staff; awareness is a key to success; Variety of communications means – in person, fax, , web or Lotus based access, etc. UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

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25 Elements of Effective Reporting SIMPLE  Timely  Objective  Direct channel  Follow-up and Feedback UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

Example of Subject To be Reported UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

Example of Subject To be Reported UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

Example of Subject To be Reported UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Oct 2014

29 How to report Phone call, verbal report; Ext: Phone call, verbal report; Ext: Mobile Mobile By mail (hard copy). By mail (hard copy). OFFICE : AVIATION SAFETY UNIT OFFICE : AVIATION SAFETY UNIT UNMEER – PO BOX 1423 UNMEER – PO BOX 1423 UNHR Depot, Cargo Village – Kotoka International Airport UNHR Depot, Cargo Village – Kotoka International Airport ACCRA – Ghana -24 ACCRA – Ghana -24 ALL INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON SUBMITING A REPORT TO US IS ALWAYS TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

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31 UNRULY PASSENGERS  Physical assault, verbal abuse or sexual harassment.  Behaving recklessly or negligently in a manner likely to endanger aircraft or an occupant.  Smoking in any compartment or surrounding area where smoking is prohibited.  Disobeying lawful commands of the commander of the aircraft.  Behaviour which is violent, argumentative, threatening, intimidating or disorderly, including harassment. UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon 09 Oct 2014

32 UNMEER Aviation Safety Unit Ramesh Menon Your Aviation Safety Commandments Be on time – (Standby list) Undergo mandatory check-in medical screening Declare all dangerous goods, if any Listen, understand and follow all instructions and briefings Wear your seat belts at all times Secure all your belongings while approaching any aircraft Check no loose cargo in cabin and all cargo secured properly If feeling sick / uneasiness report to cabin crew Report to cabin crew of any ill passengers at check-in/on board/after deplaning Do not touch or handle any suspicious object/fluid/waste Do not discard any waste on board the aircraft Avoid carrying any liquids and eatables on board the aircraft Do not smoke 09 Oct 2014

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