Recognizing and Avoiding Hazard
Potential Hazards in Aircraft Maintenance
- very bright lights (e.g. from welding);
- very loud sounds (sudden or continuous);
- confined or enclosed areas;
- working at significant heights;
- noxious substances (liquids, fumes, etc.);
- excessive temperature (i.e. too cold or too hot);
- moving equipment, moving vehicles and vibration.
Health and safety policy
- Carry out assessments of work including inspections to determine H&Safety risks;
- Provide safe working practices and procedures for plant, machinery, work equipment, materials and substances;
- Inform employees and other persons including temporary workers of any risk;
- Provide suitable training and/or instruction to meet any Health and Safety risks;
- Develop and introduce practices and procedures to reduce risks to Health and Safety including the provision of special protective devices and personal protective equipment;
- Provide for the welfare of employees;
- Discuss with and consult employee representatives on Health and Safety matters.