17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka UNMIL Aviation Fleet Composition aircraft operating in UNMIL aircraft operating in UNMIL  MI-8 MTV/AMT:9  MI-8 MT:3  MI-26 T:1  MI-24:3  B-757 (fixed wing):1  DHC-7 (fixed wing):1  Beechcraft-200 (fixed wing):1

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka Aviation Safety Unit Other DOA Sections CISSCAS Aviation Section DMS Aviation Safety Unit UNHQ SRSG DPKO Aviation Safety Structure

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka Importance of Safety Briefings and aircraft evacuation procedures Safety Briefings from MOVCON staff on check-in and before boarding to aircraft; Safety Briefings from MOVCON staff on check-in and before boarding to aircraft; Crew Pre-flight Safety Briefing; Crew Pre-flight Safety Briefing; Emergency exits of aircraft and safety cards Emergency exits of aircraft and safety cards Fasten Seat Belts and No- Smoking Fasten Seat Belts and No- Smoking Switch off Cellphones. Switch off Cellphones.

10 October UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Oleksandr Konevskyi

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka

Inflatable life jackets Printed Safety Instruction Earmuffs Seat Belts Cargo is Secured

Apron (HLS) is a HAZARD AREA It is always hazardous to be near an aircraft with the engines running. It is always hazardous to be near an aircraft with the engines running. Take special care when working near the engines of propeller aircraft or helicopter. Take special care when working near the engines of propeller aircraft or helicopter. Stay clear of the propeller blades, as you may not be able to hear or see them when they start rotating. Stay clear of the propeller blades, as you may not be able to hear or see them when they start rotating. Never approach jet engines when they are operating. The suction is so powerful in front of and next to the air intake that loose objects or even persons can be sucked in quite easily. Never approach jet engines when they are operating. The suction is so powerful in front of and next to the air intake that loose objects or even persons can be sucked in quite easily. Always keep a safe distance from the engines. Beware of the blast from both jet and propeller engines. Smoking and open fire is strictly prohibited on the apron or HLS area even if you are inside a car; Smoking and open fire is strictly prohibited on the apron or HLS area even if you are inside a car;

Vehicle approaching the aircraft  Do not move without crew permission.  Maximum speed – 15km/h.  Stop no closer to aircraft than 3 m except when required for loading/unloading or serving aircraft.  Follow instructions of load master/crew member whilst loading/offloading.  After stopping – use wheel chocks  Do not pass under any part of an aircraft  Driving at the airport can be dangerous

Safety in and around the different type of aeroplanes and helicopters at aprons and helipads 10 October UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Oleksandr Konevskyi

Safety Around Helicopters 10 October UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Oleksandr Konevskyi

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka

Loading Procedures

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17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka Reporting Sound safety management is based on full and accurate reporting of all occurrences and hazards that lead, or might lead, to incidents and accidents.

17 March UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Sergey Stepanov

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka Observed Hazard Report In general, people are the most important aspect in the process of identifying, reporting and controlling hazards. The Observed Hazard Report (OHR) is a tool that allows all UN personnel to report hazards to the appropriate areas as soon as they become aware of them, therefore contributing to the general safety level of the Organization Purpose: Report to Aviation Safety Unit any hazard or safety concern by anyone who observes it; Timing: As soon as observation is made; Forms have to be available / easily accessible to all Mission staff; awareness is a key to success; Variety of communications means – in person, fax, , web or Lotus based access, etc.

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka Elements of Effective Reporting SIMPLE  Timely  Objective  Direct channel  Follow-up and Feedback

Example of Subject To be Reported

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka how to report Use on-line form in Intranet (Quick Link UNMIL Forms); Use on-line form in Intranet (Quick Link UNMIL Forms); Lotus Notes, ; Lotus Notes, ; Phone call, verbal report; Ext: 7347, 7395, 7396 Phone call, verbal report; Ext: 7347, 7395, 7396 By mail (hard copy). By mail (hard copy). OFFICE : AVIATION SAFETY UNIT OFFICE : AVIATION SAFETY UNIT EXECUTIVE HANGAR EXECUTIVE HANGAR SPRIGGS PAYNE AIRFIELD SPRIGGS PAYNE AIRFIELD MONROVIA. MONROVIA. ALL INFORMATION ABOUT A PERSON SUBMITING A REPORT TO US IS ALWAYS TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit AVIATION SAFETY is Everyone's RESPONSIBILITY. Please always remember that in any cases of aircraft occurrence or when you observe any aviation hazard do not hesitate to contact us. Chief Aviation Safety Unit – Eduardo Mautone Ext: 7347 Cell phone: Lotus Notes address: Aviation Safety Officer – Julius A. Ocaka Ext: 7395 Cell phone: Lotus Notes address: Aviation Safety Assistant: Oleksandr Konevskyi Ext: 7396 Cellphone: Lotus Notes address:

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17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka UNRULY PASSENGERS  physical assault, verbal abuse or sexual harassment.  behaving recklessly or negligently in a manner likely to endanger aircraft or an occupant.  smoking in any compartment where smoking is prohibited.  disobeying lawful commands from the commander of the aircraft.  behaviour which is violent, argumentative, threatening, intimidating or disorderly, including harassment.

17 May UNMIL Aviation Safety Unit Julius A. Ocaka