Apron Operations
Apron Operations
Apron Operations
APRON SAFETY
RISK MANAGEMENT
Personal Protective Equipment
Appropriate protective gear shall be worn
at all times by all personnel who will be
working outside (i.e. on foot) on the
movement area. This includes but is not
limited to airline operators and members of
aircrews, airline employees, airport
employees, ground handlers, service
providers, and anyone else who is not
embarking or disembarking from an aircraft
with other passengers.
Hearing protection -The noise level of aircraft
engines, ground power unit, auxiliary power
unit, air start unit, and tugs can cause
permanent damage to your hearing.
Therefore, always ensure ear defenders,
earplugs or earmuffs are worn while working
on the commercial or general aviation aprons
or in any area on the airport where these
hazards exist.
Protective clothing- A reflective safety vest
is required at all times. In some cases high
visibility shirts have been approved for
daytime operations.
However, during nighttime operations,
high visibility shirts must accompanied by a
reflective safety vest or reflective safety
harness.
During heavy rain conditions, high visibility
rain-suits will be worn and shall be marked
with the appropriate company name of the
employee.
Shoes- Fully-enclosed footwear will be worn
at all times by all personnel working on the
aprons to protect feet from injury and reduce
trip hazards. All ramp personnel engaging in
loading/unloading/servicing or maintenance
of any aircraft shall use some type of safety
shoe/boot for optimum protection. At no
time open shoe/sandals to be worn on the
commercial apron or the general apron by
personnel working on airside
Safety boots or steel toe shoes
Protective gloves