2. Australian Airports Association Comprehensive and frequently updated airside safety processes, procedures and material, developed and maintained in consultation with all responsible agencies and incorporating all the relevant rules, regulations and Acts are some of the ways Aerodrome Owners and Operators may employ to ensure that preventable incidents are minimised. This document has been prepared by the Australian Airports Association’s Airport Education Working Group to assist airports to prepare internal and external parties for Airside Safety. The document is, however, only for guidance and each Aerodrome Owner and Operator must satisfy itself that it is finalised and tailored to be appropriate for its own local circumstances. This document contains suggestions only as to some of the matters that might be included in Airside Safety material. Users must not use the template “as is” or without considering all the relevant requirements. We trust the contents will provide a useful resource and reference for Airport Educators.

3. Airside Safety Induction training
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Airside Safety
Induction training
This module is designed to allow anyone, who has a lawful purpose to go airside, to gain an understanding of the airside operations and hazards that exist at XXX Airport.
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4. AIRSIDE SAFETY Workplace Policies
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Workplace Policies
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XXX has policies on workplace health and safety, environment and risk management that apply to the Airport.
XXX Airport is committed to providing a safe and secure working environment.

5. AIRSIDE SAFETY Environment Policy
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Environment Policy
The Airport Management has a policy to ensure that everyone complies with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
The policy aims to:
Minimise risk to the environment.
Prevent pollution.
Minimise waste.
Manage scarce resources.

6. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Taking
Responsibility
Everyone who works at the airport, including those working for airport tenants and contractors, must take all reasonable care for the safety of themselves, their employees and others.
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7. Areas of staff responsibility
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Areas of staff
responsibility
XXX Airport has a Safety Management Committee that meets regularly. The committee looks at all areas of airport operations including safety.
All staff working on the airport has the obligation to report any hazards.
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8. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Emergencies
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An Airport Emergency Plan (AEP) has been developed to cover the most likely emergencies, such as fires, air crashes and spillage of hazardous substances.
The AEP is exercised regularly and continuously improved.

9. In the event of a fire the Terminal building has a fire alarm system.
AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Fire
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In the event of a fire the Terminal building has a fire alarm system.
There is an evacuation plan and trained fire wardens.
Fire drills are scheduled every 12 months.

10. Evacuation procedures
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Evacuation procedures
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An audible warning to evacuate is given by the fire alarm.
In emergency situations announcements are made by the fire wardens. People are directed to the evacuation points assisted by the fire wardens.
Evacuation diagrams are located on the walls around the Terminal.

11. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Assembly area
The assembly area for the Terminal is located adjacent to the XXX building next to the public car park.
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12. AIRSIDE SAFETY Spillage containment
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Spillage
containment
Any amount of aviation fuel must be cleaned up immediately (even wing fuel samples).
Any spills of hazardous substances (Fuel, oil, …) must be immediately reported to the Airport Reporting Officer on XXX.
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13. All incidents, including:
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Incident reporting
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All incidents, including:
accidents
fuel spills
and injuries
which occur in any part of the Airport, must be reported immediately to an Airport Reporting Officer on XXX.

14. AIRSIDE SAFETY Taking risks
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Taking risks
It is never worth taking the risk, trying to cut corners, or going a little faster than the speed limit, or conditions, allow.

15. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Protective clothing
Your clothing can be very important in protecting you from everyday hazards in your workplace.
Always make sure that you wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when working at the airport.
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16. AIRSIDE SAFETY Reflective vests
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Reflective vests
One of the simplest and most effective ways to stay safe Airside is to be seen. It is an operational requirement when you go airside you must wear a reflective vest or high visibility clothing so other people, pilots and drivers can see you.

17. Airports can be noisy places.
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Hearing protection
Airports can be noisy places.
Since loud noises can lead to temporary or even permanent loss of hearing, you must wear hearing protection in noisy areas.
Check the requirements for hearing protection with your manager.

18. Smoking is banned Airside.
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No Smoking Airside
Smoking is banned Airside.
The XXX also prohibits smoking in Terminal buildings or within 10 metres of a Council owned building.

19. AIRSIDE SAFETY Alcohol and drugs
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Alcohol and drugs
Under CASA Regulations XXXXX Airport has a Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP)
To be fit to work or drive, you must not be affected by alcohol or drugs - prescription or otherwise.
This is because the effects lead to poor judgment, reduced alertness to potential dangers and a false sense of confidence in a hazardous environment.

20. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Tiredness
If you' re tired or fatigued it is harder to concentrate. Be aware that you are more likely to make mistakes and take extra care.

21. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Health
To work or drive safely, you must also be healthy. You need good eyesight, or wear glasses or contact lenses if required by your current state or territory driving licence.

22. AIRSIDE SAFETY Medicines
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Medicines
If you’re taking any medicine prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist, check that it won’t affect your work or driving.

23. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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How many passengers
If you carry passengers, everyone must have their own seat, unless the vehicle is authorised to carry standing passengers. Remember: no seat, no ride.
NO SEAT =
NO RIDE

24. AIRSIDE SAFETY First aid kits
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First aid kits
For minor first aid assistance, first aid kits are provided in all Airport Management vehicles, works areas and offices.
There is a defibulator located in the Terminal building.
Always ring XXX for an emergency.

25. AIRSIDE SAFETY Propeller safety
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Propeller safety
Propellers can be very hazardous since a spinning propeller can appear invisible. Don’t approach a propeller aircraft if its red rotating strobes or beacons are on. Always approach a propeller aircraft from the front rather than the rear.
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26. AIRSIDE SAFETY Helicopter safety
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Helicopter safety
Helicopter rotors are also very hazardous and can appear invisible as they spin. Don’t approach a helicopter if its red rotating beacons or strobes are flashing.
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27. AIRSIDE SAFETY Jetblast and propwash
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Jetblast and propwash
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You should always bear in mind that propellers and jet engines create a very strong blast behind the aircraft.
Always avoid the danger zone in front of an engine. To learn more please…

28. AIRSIDE SAFETY Invisible danger
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Invisible danger
Since you can’t see this blast directly, it’s called an invisible danger. You may, however, see evidence of the blast, such as hot disturbed air behind the engines. It’s best to be cautious and assume that any engine is ‘operational’ until you know otherwise.

29. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Power of jetblast
Jetblast is powerful enough to overturn a large truck if it’s too close to the engine.

30. AIRSIDE SAFETY Avoiding jetblast
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Avoiding jetblast
To prevent your vehicle blowing over or off course by a jetblast, as a general rule, you shouldn’t venture any closer than 4 aircraft body-lengths from the rear of the aircraft, or as directed.
You will need to leave more distance for small jet aircraft.

31. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Breakaway thrust
To move the aircraft away from a stationary position, the pilot needs to apply a considerable amount of thrust, called breakaway thrust.

32. AIRSIDE SAFETY Propwash
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Propwash
The strength and effect of the propwash depends on the amount of thrust the pilot gives the engine. Even on low thrust - as the plane taxis, for example - the propwash is incredibly powerful.

33. Power of jetblast AIRSIDE SAFETY FOD – foreign object damage
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FOD – foreign object
damage
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Modern aircraft engines act like powerful vacuum cleaners. Any loose items - including tools, drink cans, nuts / bolts or sunglasses - can get sucked into the engines and cause Foreign Object Damage (FOD).

34. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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FOD
Even simple things like a plastic bag, if not secured, may be sucked into a jet engine and cause costly damage.

35. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Loose loads
When carrying any loose material, such as garbage or wastepaper, the load must be covered so that nothing falls off.

36. AIRSIDE SAFETY Tidy workplace
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Tidy workplace
All Airport staff and contractors are responsible for keeping their works areas secured, clean and tidy at all times.

37. AIRSIDE SAFETY Works permits
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Works permits
There are various major and minor permits that must be obtained from the Airport Management prior to the commencement of works.
Please consult with the Airport Management for appropriate permit applications.

38. AIRSIDE SAFETY Works supervisor
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Works supervisor
When required, the Airport Management assigns a works safety officer for each airport work.
This mainly applies to Airside works.

39. AIRSIDE SAFETY Digging
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Digging
You must contact the Airport Management before you dig on Airport land. All excavation work needs to be authorised by the Airport Management before the work can start.

40. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Height limitations
To ensure aircraft and personal safety, approval is required from the Airport Management before any crane can be erected within or adjacent to the Airport.

41. AIRSIDE SAFETY Plant and equipment
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Plant and equipment
You must be qualified, competent and appropriately licenced to operate powered equipment. Your equipment must be maintained and in a serviceable state.
Inspect your equipment at the start of each new shift

42. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Hot works
A hot works permit is required to conduct any hot works (e.g. welding, cutting with power tools and using naked flames).

43. You must take responsibility for yourself and others around you.
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Right attitude
Your actions need to be appropriate to the situation, so reducing the risk of an accident.
You must take responsibility for yourself and others around you.

44. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Distractions
Lack of concentration - or distraction - is probably the single biggest cause of traffic accidents and safety incidents.

45. NO-GO SAFETY AREAS
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46. All VIC’s must be returned prior to leaving the site.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS
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Whilst Airside you must prominently display a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or Visitor Identification Card (VIC).
All VIC’s must be returned prior to leaving the site.
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47. AIRSIDE SAFETY
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Congratulations! You have completed reviewing the module on Airside Safety.
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