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MAINTENANCE
MATTERS

How to Support Safe Working Practices
in Aviation
The nonlinear shape of aircraft and the intricate maintenance tasks that must be
done without causing any damage to the surface or structure of the aircraft can
create difficult working environments that could pose additional risks.

A

ircraft maintenance can be a major project
involving significant engineering processes, or it can consist of minor checks and
repairs between flights. However, regardless of the extent of the operation, it is imperative it
is carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible
to reduce any downtime for the aircraft and keep
costs for the airline to a minimum.
The hazards and risks involved in aviation

Photo courtesy of Semmco

By Stuart McOnie

maintenance work are similar to those found in
construction. However, the nonlinear shape of
aircraft and the intricate maintenance tasks that
must be carried out without causing any damage
to the surface or structure of the aircraft can create
difficult working environments that could pose
additional risks. Much of this maintenance work
will include working at height, so it is imperative
that the maintenance engineers can work, knowing they are safe.
Falls from height are an increasing
major contributor to the fatal occupational injuries recorded by the National
Census. In 2017, 17 percent (887 people) of
those killed at work were a result of high
level falls. Additionally, according to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011
and 2016, 26 percent of fatal work-related
falls were from lower levels and invariably
included falling from ladders. These statistics demonstrate that working at height
can be dangerous and, if accidents occur,
they can be life threatening or have a
dramatic effect on the individual. All
the more reason why specially designed
access steps and platforms provide a safe
working environment.
Further confirmation of the importance of providing a safe working at
height environment is OSHA's requirement that workers on surfaces "with an
unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet
or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use of guardrail
systems, safety-net systems, or personal
fall-arrest systems."

Types of Aviation Access
Equipment
The aviation industry has a wide range
of access and ground support equipment

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ground_Support_SeptemberP2019

Best Practices for Worldwide GHSP Training
The Wash of the Future
The Sky's the Limit in Istanbul After the Great Move
Fueling Aviation in Antarctica
eGSE Plans Expand in Thailand
Are Big Changes on the Horizon in Japan?
The Next Step for Accurate Baggage Handling
Cargo Needs Drive Leipzig/Halle Airport Development
How to Support Safe Working Practices in Aviation
A Baggage Loading Animal
Business Buzz
Product Hangar
Industry Expert Column - GSE
Editor's Note
Mitigate the Risk of Equipment Fires
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Ground_Support_SeptemberP2019 - The Sky's the Limit in Istanbul After the Great Move
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