Claustrophobia, Physical Access and Fear of Heights
Physical Access and Claustrophobia Claustrophobia can be defined as abnormal fear of being in an enclosed space. There are many circumstances where people may experience various levels of physical or psychological discomfort when in an enclosed or small space, which is generally considered to be quite normal. When this discomfort becomes extreme, it is known as claustrophobia . Fear of Heights - Working at significant heights can also be a problem for some AMT , especially when doing ‘crown’ inspections (top of fuselage, etc.).if an engineer finds working high up brings on phobic symptoms (such as severe anxiety and panic), they should avoid such situations for safety’s sake