Report to TSSC and OSSC joint meeting: ACI Apron Safety Survey 2003 Thomas Romig Coordinator, Committees and Policy ACI World Headquarters

Africa Asia Europe Latin America / Caribbean North America Pacific Total ACI RegionNumber of responses 2003 Apron Safety Survey Response Breakdown Percentage change 2002 – 2003: %

Total number of accidents/incidents: 438 Type of accident/IncidentNumber of occurrences Percentage change Involving aircraft Caused by handling equipment Caused by/to moving aircraft Involving equipment/facilities Caused by Jet Blast Equipment to equipment damage Equipment to facilities damage Injuries to PAX and Personnel Minor Severe Fatal Total Spills Fuel Other Involving aircraft Caused by handling equipment Caused by/to moving aircraft Involving equipment/facilities Caused by Jet Blast Equipment to equipment damage Equipment to facilities damage Injuries to PAX and Personnel Minor Severe Fatal Total Spills Fuel Other 2003 Apron Safety Survey November data % % % % % 6 -75% % % % % % % % %

Type of accident/IncidentNumber of occurrences Percentage change Involving aircraft Caused by handling equipment Caused by/to moving aircraft Involving equipment/facilities Caused by Jet Blast Equipment to equipment damage Equipment to facilities damage Injuries to PAX and Personnel Minor Severe Fatal Total Spills Fuel Other Involving aircraft Caused by handling equipment Caused by/to moving aircraft Involving equipment/facilities Caused by Jet Blast Equipment to equipment damage Equipment to facilities damage Injuries to PAX and Personnel Minor Severe Fatal Total Spills Fuel Other Total Number of accidents/incidents: 3, Apron Safety Survey Full Year data 5, % 3, % 2, % 1, % 1, % % % 2, % % 1, % % 1, % % %

2003 Apron Safety Survey Change 2002 – saw a decline in most figures: - Number of airports responding: % - Number of incidents/accidents: - November 2003: % - Full year 2003: % A decrease in incidents/accidents can be deducted: - Average percentage change: - November 2003: % - Full year 2003: - 37%

Apron Incidents and Accidents per 1,000 movements ACI Statistics

Apron Incidents and Accidents by type of incident ACI Statistics Nov Stationary Aircraft Moving Aircraft Damage from Jet Blast Equipment to Equipment Equipment to Facility

Injuries per 1000 movements to staff and passengers ACI Statistics Nov

Injuries per 1000 movements, by severity ACI Statistics Nov

Main safety initiatives: -Management to take leading role on safety matters -Apron Safety Committees -Operators to provide safety training for staff -Yearly seminar for all users, specific seminar, lectures -Implementation of apron markings, signs and lighting -Safety campaigns (safety day, safety week or one full month ) – Trophy “I care” and compensation -Safety publications (bulletin, circular, news letter, …) -Driver training, licensing, enforcement of specific traffic rules -FOD: campaigns – annual FOD walk with all operators; -Proper identification on the apron - security badge -Use of apron safety gear – high visibility reflecting jackets 2003 Apron Safety Survey Safety initiatives

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