Ground handling and ramp safety are the most important aspects of airport. Ramp safety procedures page number page 1 of 32 revision amendment number 4. Basic safety and security for efficient operations. Transportation network companies tnc, which include uber and lyft, are allowed to operate at mccarran international airport and related airport facilities collectively, the airport through a separate operating permit t nc operating. Through safety walks, which i perform with management and other unions, we talk with pilots, look for fod, identify potential hazards on the ramp and refresh veteran crews on safety issues. He called for acceleration of the global adoption of the iata ground operations manual igom, to ensure a level of operational consistency and. Procedures for key aircraft ground servicing tasks. Airside safety procedure for ground handling operation at airports. Safety from a ramp workers perspective aviation pros.
Airport operations procedures and support services when printed this document is uncontrolled section 8. Ramp operational safety procedures is a standard operating procedures sops template. Administered by airport operations ramp area safety manual ramp area safety manual signoff can request exemption from training module if current company training fulfills training module requirement. By doing so, members states are meeting the requirement of both using the. Nov 17, 2004 the first edition and findings for the need of additional markings and signs to increase safety and uniformity.
Sep 04, 2017 conclusion to ramp safety and the prevention of ramp accidents much of the ramp safety paradigm rests on supervision to clearly state and express their vision and expectations. In spite of their efforts, and those of air carrier safety departments, damage to aircraft and ground equipment and injury to personnel continue to occur during ramp operations. Future developments in the sector of ramp services. The air safety procedures manual has been prepared for use and guidance of. This training uses best practices related to iata airport handling manual and icao. Awareness training ramp safety the national airline of the maldives 2. Putinbay township port authority airport policy manual.
Copies of the airport policy manual will be available from the pibtpa office and on the putinbay airport webpage. Manual handling risks during baggage handling on the ramp. It is extremely important that each individual who drives in the air operations area aoa knows, understands, and complies with the airfield markings, safety rules and regulations. The rules and procedures guide the ramp operations for tasks such as vehicle operations including all licensing and permit requirements, rules.
Management and its operating procedures shall meet the sarps of manual of aerodrome standards, nepal. Chapter two ramp operations and safety ramp safety practices. Iata airport handling manual and iata ground operations manual standards. This manual is an airport operationsspecific followup to a similar document published for maintenance. Ramp manual loading and unloading occupational safety and. The role requires a seasoned senior manager with a strong operational and business understanding and leadership skills. Find all relevant operational safety instruction notices in a downloadable pdf format on this page mandatory quarantine and testing requirements for passengers travelling to england from 15 february, all arrivals to the uk will be required to quarantine at home, or if you are travelling from a country on the red list sometimes called the. Driver training manual transportation requirements. Airside safety management civil aviation authority. Whether you are new to the industry or a recent recruit, this course provides a solid foundation for further professional development in the field of ground operations. Airport operations area drivers safety manual and test to all personnel requesting aoa driving privileges. After pibtpa approval, one copy of the amendment shall be kept in the pibtpa office. Revision 3 was not issued to align the ramp handling manual to the customer services. After the words have been spoken, though, it is up to the ramp personnel themselves to execute safe operations.
This document is intended to complement icao annex 14, volume 1 and the icao aerodrome design manual adm, part 4. Therefore, damage must be reported immediately to the relevant authorities e. Ramp safety practices objective identify and describe the current state of ground handling practices, focusing on safety measures and training used at u. Manual handling risks during baggage handling on the ramp sim no. European union aviation safety agency easa ramp inspection manual rim issue 1 approval date 20032019.
Safety is paramount when operating equipment within airport ramp areas. No part of the airside safety handbook may be reproduced, recast. Once inside the cargo compartment, ramp agents must move and position baggage while. Safety manual changi airport group po box 168, singapore changi airport, singapore 918146. Organizing regular joint airport, airline, handler apron fod walks to check for fod and to. Ground accident prevention ramp operational safety procedures. The departments of an airport and how they work together. Guides and manuals despite the lack of a national ramp operations standard or regulation, numerous guides, handbooks, and manuals exist that provide assistance with ramp operations especially with regard to safety. This course offers an introduction to ramp services as well as the ground handling standards and safety requirements you need to know to work safely on the ramp. Nov 30, 2007 ground handling and ramp operations represent two of the most important aspects of an international airlines operations. Accidents on the ramp can culminate in human injury or even death, and certainly damage to aircraft which can later manifest itself as problems in flight, so it is a very important topic, and. Read chapter chapter two ramp operations and safety. This course covers the many aspects of below the wing operations for which iata has developed recommended industry standards and procedures, as detailed in the iata ground operations manual igom.
The basis of a ramp safety system is the assumption that workers will follow the ramp safety. Ramp operational safety procedures is a standard operating procedures sops template that includes industry best practices and guidelines for a wide range of ramp procedures. Administered by airport badging office ramp area safety manual attachment c3 all personnel working in the ramp area. Typically, ramp agents transfer baggage from a cart to a beltloader that automatically moves items to the cargo compartment. Table of contents authority to drive airside movement area, maneuvering area and apron area speed limits right of way safety weather conditions markings 3 4.
This handbook describes the ramp safety rules applicable to airport ground operational activities and the operation of motorized equipment on the ramp and service areas of san jose international airport. Icao expresses in the adm that additional guidance on apron. Chapter two ramp operations and safety ramp safety. Damage to equipment and vehicles it is extremely important both for operational and safety reasons, that all damages to. Iata airport handling manual and iata ground operations manual standards course content introduction to airport ramp services the world of airport ramp services understanding the context the airline industry today. Safety cone placement, fourengine widebody aircraft pdf 79k. More generally airside is a term used to describe the apron areas, manoeuvring areas and movement areas collectively. Ground handling is sometimes provided by the airports themselves, but at most airports. The drivers training manual will help prepare you for driving in the nonmovement area of hnl.
The runway safety area rsa is an area surrounding the runway, and is measured from the runway ends and centerline. Safety on the ramp is a very big deal, agrees maurizio anichini, director of safety and quality assurance at bangkok flight services bfs. Investigate literature on ramp safety operations and training. Airport certificate regulations 2004 2061, manual of aerodrome standards. The menzies aviation ma general manager is responsible for implementation and adherence to ma safety, security, quality, training policies and sops as well as local, state and federal regulations and all station operations, service delivery. In spite of this, damage to aircraft, ground equipment and injury to personnel continue to occur during ramp operations. The manuals chapter order follow to a large extent the logic structure of the ramp inspection process. Airport ramp safety has always been a top priority and has been given much attention in reports and newspapers by a number of airlines and airport authorities. Like ramp inspection reports, standard reports can be entered into the centralised safa database. Iata ground operations manual is a complementary manual to airport. Izanne kotze manager airport operations procedures and. In aviation, aircraft ground handling defines the servicing of an aircraft while it is. Maintain constant attention to your surroundings regardless of operational tempo.
It should be emphasized that driving on the aircraft ramps. Ramp safety and traffic regulations handbook 10 9 revision 2. Apron or ramp a defined area on an airport or heliport intended to accommodate aircraft for the purposes of parking, loading and unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, or maintenance. Review past ramp safety surveys aci conduct surveysinterviews of commercial airports, airlines. Ramp handling services ensure the efficient turnaround of aircraft s. Airside safety guide australian airports association. Ramp safety awareness all sparks aviation team members will abide by the following ramp safety awareness procedures. A checklist of 54 inspection items is used during a safa ramp check.
Airport ramp safety has been given much attention recently in reports and papers. Iata safety audit of ground operations isago program is an internationally recognized and. Safa ramp inspections european aviation safety agency. Much like the shoulder area on a highway, the runway safety. Mscaa employees need to make arrangements with your immediate supervisor for on. Section 3 apron safety sangster international airport. How an airport works introducing to airports airport personnel processing passengers and baggage. The document is intended to assist ramp supervisors in the development or improvement of their organizations written sops.
Management manual doc 9859 the objective of safety risk. The aircraft servicing and ground handling basics you need to start a career on the ramp. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp synthesis 29. The training is designed to raise awareness of all organisational elements of ramp safety and to consider the various challenges which face us as marshallers. Manual loading or unloading systems exist in narrowbody and some widebody aircraft. The operators manual for human factors in airport operations. Applicability these standards apply to all airport workers with unescorted or escorted access to the air operations area aoa at charlotte douglas international airport.
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