Aviation Health and Safety
Hazard Register
SAMPLE
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
DISCLAIMER
This sample register is intended to be used as a guide only to assist aviation operators to set up their own hazard register. Using extracts of
this sample does not necessarily mean that the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 has been complied with: it must not be relied
upon to fulfil HSE legal obligations.
November 2008: Version 1.0
E = Eliminate
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page1). Office / Administration Area
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Visual Display Units
(computers)
Potential Harm
Discomfort pain and
Injury (DPI) - formerly
known as OOS.
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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Hazard Controls
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-Stress
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Unsecured filing cabinets
and book shelves
Laceration, bruising,
crushing, possibly
death.
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X
Manual Handling, i.e. lifting,
bending ,stretching, moving
heavy boxes, bags
Injury/death
Sprains, strains, pain,
discomfort.
X
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X
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Secure filing cabinets/shelves to walls
No stacking of heavy items on top of book shelves and
filing cabinets
Ensure safe means of access and egress.
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Procedure in place to guide employees
Employees trained not to put themselves or others in an
unsafe or dangerous situation
Emergency alarm is activated and monitored
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Identify high risk activities.
Use trolleys or manual handling aids
Reduce /split loads into manageable weight and/or size
Two person or team lifting
Training in correct manual handling techniques/aids
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Armed Robbery / Violence
Ensure (Approved Code of Practice for Safe Use of VDU’s) is
being complied with.
Individual workstation assessments completed at
commencement of employment and after reports of
discomfort, pain and or injury
Training and Information about gradual process injuries and
their prevention
Rotate tasks, alternate administration and computer
workloads to vary tasks
Monitor workload, support employees to manage their
workload to minimise stress and fatigue
Pain & discomfort surveys on employment, then six monthly
and when pain and discomfort arises
Fatigue risk management systems are in place
Follow up of employees by health professionals as
necessary for persistent workstation issues, after obtaining
employees informed consent.
TRAINING
REQUIRED
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I = Isolate
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 2). Workshop Area
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Contact with machinery
- Cleaning, repairing and/or
maintenance of machinery
Chemicals & chemical
handling
Spills of
Paints
Thinners
Fuels
Cleaners
Pesticides
Manual handling i.e. lifting,
bending , stretching
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
Electrocution,
injuries
- crushing
- lacerations
- amputations
X
Toxic effects from
inhalation and dermal
contact
-Dermatitis
-Burns
-Eye injury
-iIlness
X
Sprains, Strains,
pain, discomfort.
Portable power tools incl.
Drills
Grinders
Circular saws
Eye damage, cuts
etc.
Dust, flying particles.
Eye injury
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M
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X
Hazard Controls
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E = Eliminate
All guards are in situ and bolted to machinery
Supervision and procedures to ensure no cleaning, repairing
and/or maintenance of moving machinery and machinery
parts
Enforce and maintain strict isolation procedures
Train staff on correct isolation /lockout procedures
Protective equipment and clothing supplied
Register of all substances and chemicals
Safety Data Sheets are available
Ensure correct storage (incl. incompatibles)
All appropriate staff are trained in chemical handling and
storage
Training records are in place
Develop emergency procedures including a spill kit
procedure.
Spill kit in place
Appropriate PPE is provided and available
Identify high risk activities.
Use trolleys or manual handling aids
Reduce or split loads to manageable weight and/or size
Two person or team lifting/ transferring
Training in correct lifting and manual handling techniques
Wear eye protection at all times when using power tools
Keep hands well clear.
Correctly guarded,
Maintained and used as recommended for the purposes for
which they were designed
Maintain good housekeeping practises.
Do not blow down clothing or parts of body with compressed
air.
Wear eye protection and masks
Ensure good extraction of dust at source.
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
REQUIRED
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 3). Workshop Area Contd:
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Bench grinders
Potential Harm
Eye, facial injuries
Lack of appropriate lighting
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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M
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X
-Slips trips and falls
- Visual fatigue
Hazard Controls
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Noise levels over 85 dB(A)
over 8 hour period
- noise in hanger when
testing engines
-noise on tarmac
- Noise induced
hearing loss
( NIHL)
Forklifts/Vehicles
Physical Injury
Damage to property
X
X
X
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-Tinnitus
X
E = Eliminate
Provide and wear eye protection at all times
Ensure grinding wheel is correct specification for machine
Ensure tongue and side guards fitted.
Ensure tool rest in place and correctly positioned.
Ensure grinder is bolted to the bench
Uniform distribution of light over work area
Lighting over entire workplace including amenity rooms,
passages, stairs, ramps, ladders and gangways
All exits are lit or capable of being lit and, where necessary,
adequate emergency lighting is provided
Outside areas are satisfactorily lit for work and access during
hours of darkness to provide safety and security
All working areas adequately illuminated to Standards NZS
6703: 1984 /
AS/NZS 1680.2.4: 1997
Reduce noise at source.
Enclose / isolate source of noise.
Wear appropriate hearing protection.
Annual hearing tests with informed consent
5 yearly workplace noise monitoring or earlier with the
acquisition of new equipment that produces noise
Ensure all employees have the appropriate licence
All forklift drivers to be certified, and certificates to be current
Designate areas of forklift operations.
Vehicle maintenance
No person to ride on forks unless in an approved forklift
cage.
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 4). Workshop Area Contd:
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Fire and emergencies
Potential Harm
Injuries during
evacuation
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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- Burns
Hazard Controls
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Employees using facilities
need for good
housekeeping
Spread of infection
from poor hygiene or
-Drinking supplies are
contaminated by
processes or
activities
-Slips, trips and falls
over stored goods
X
Exposure to steam, fumes
dust, other contaminants
Occupational asthma
Legionnaires disease
Asbestosis
COPD
Solvent neurotoxicity
X
Actions of Contractors
and/or Sub-contractors
X
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Injury/harm to other
people in the place of
work
Action or inaction of
employees
Unsafe actions of
employees or unsafe
workplace/ machinery
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Workplace injuries
such
-fractures
- lacerations
- amputations
X
X
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E = Eliminate
Follow emergency and safety procedures
Emergency procedures are prominantly displayed and
practised at least annually
Fire and emergency egress exits are kept clear ,easily
identified, well lit and capable of being open from within
Fire extinguishers fully charged and within service period
Employees trained in use and operation of portable/ other
fire fighting and emergency equipment provided
Facilities/amenities conveniently located and kept clean and
tidy.
Rubbish bin with lid.
Hot and cold water, soap and drying means available
Spills are cleaned up
Adequate supply of free, cool wholesome drinking water
Appliance to cool drinking water inspected regularly, tested
and maintained
Sufficient fresh air and ,extraction of contaminated air/steam
with contaminants drawn away from the breathing zone of
workers, not through it
Protective equipment and clothing supplied
Monthly sampling and reporting of water quality for air
conditioning units and cooling towers ( AS/NZS3666.3) and
the New Zealand Building Code
Contractor agreements are in place
Ensure preferred contractors maintain health and safety
standards, and keep to designated areas
Restrict access, sign in and out
Informed of hazards and informed about hazards they bring
into workplace
First aid kit labelled, stocked ,and easily accessible in
accordance with Health and Safety in Employment
Regulations 1995.
Annual inspection of first aid kit and after use
Accident Register is in place, all accidents/incidents are
recorded in the accident/incident register
Accidents are investigated to determine whether it was
caused by or arose from a significant hazard
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 5).Hanger /Tarmac Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – Including Push Back, Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Hanger (obstacles)
- Aircraft in hanger
- Protruding aircraft parts
- Slippery floor
- Chemical exposure
Slips, trips and falls
Burns
Lacerations
Aircraft or aviation vehicle
movements on tarmac
Serious injury
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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M
X
Hazard Controls
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Ignition of vapours from
refuelling
fire
X
X
Impact of Aircraft
Fatal or serious injury
X
X
Poor Visibility On Tarmac
Serious injury
X
X
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Slippery Surface
- ice on ramp
- decks
-walkways
- steps
- floor at aircraft entrance
Slip hazard
Sprains / strains,
fractures
X
X
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Electrical Equipment/Leads
Electrocution,
possibly death.
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Leg and back injuries
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Trips and falls.
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E = Eliminate
Designated walkway highlighted with aisle marking used to
indicate crew pedestrian way
Crew to stay on designated walkway at all times
Safety warning signs in place
High visibility vests and hearing protection worn at all times
Appropriate lines to be painted on tarmac to guide
passengers and crew to aircraft
Crew escorted ( driven ) to aircraft by ground crew
Sufficient crew to ensure all passengers are guided onto
correct path to their aircraft
Refuelling procedures in place, and adhered to
Follow safety and emergency procedures
Full harness available for pilot and passenger
Roll cage fitted
Appropriate lighting to be in place in all Tarmac areas
Fix netting to decks and walkways made of wood, that slope
and/or are prone to icing
Clean up any spillages immediately
Cover steps of metal construction with non – skid paint or
material
In wet weather, keep doors closed for as long as possible
Dry off wet areas and use handrail provided
Warn crew and passengers about wet floor
Warn crew and passengers about ice on ramp
Equipment conforms to Electrical Act & Regulations
Equipment checked /tagged in accordance with “In-service
safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment”.
Standard AS/NZS 3760:2003.
Use electrical appliance close to power source
Use isolating transformers or residual current device (where
necessary)
Extension cords protected or kept clear of floor or ground so
as to prevent damage or injury
Cover or ( tape down) electrical leads
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 6). Tarmac
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Aircraft Engines and
Rotating Propellers’
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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Hazard Controls
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Noise exposure to noise
levels greater than
85dB (A) over an eight
hour period
Gradual noise
induced hearing loss
(NIHL)
X
X
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- Cockpit area
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Apron noise exposure
- aircraft engines,
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Trip Hazard
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X
- APU’s
- GPU’s
- Aircraft external lead
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Aircraft /Moving Aircraft
- Terminal and Tarmac
areas
Potential for contact
with aircraft , props,
and other aviation
vehicles
Golf Carts on Tarmac
Serious injury or death
after being hit by carts
X
X
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E = Eliminate
Trained not to approach or leave an aircraft while the
propellers are rotating
Ensure that safety strops are fitted to the propellers once
they have come to rest
Stay within the approved access ways on the Tarmac or
when leaving the aircraft
Pilots to wear noise attenuating headsets at all times when
aircraft engines operating
Annual audiometry (with the informed consent of the
individuals involved ) for employees exposed to excessive
noise levels)
5 yearly workplace noise assessment
All employees on tarmac are to wear hearing protection
Employees using hearing protection are trained in the
selection, use and maintenance of that equipment
Cabin crew to use hearing protection ( ear plugs ) as
necessary when seated during flight
Spare hearing protection on board aircraft
GPU’s place all cables and cords underground ( where
practicable ) in areas where employees or the public may
walk
Suitable signs and covers are fitted over exposed cables
and cords
Board aircraft close to hanger or, use transportation over
tarmac
Wear high visibility jackets at all times
Situational awareness – be aware of all activities taking
place on the tarmac
Drivers have received training in safe operation of carts
Training records are in place , training is current
Care to be taken by employees who operate carts
Follow approved procedures when approaching or leaving
carts
All employees to practice situational awareness for any
vehicles, and other people on the tarmac
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 7). Agricultural Operations Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – Including Push Back, Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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Organophosphate
exposure by deposition drift
and aerosol vapour drift
- Exposure via dermal
contact and ingestion
Attacks the nervous
system of insects and
humans alike,
inhibiting
cholinesterase, an
essential enzyme.
X
X
Impact of Aircraft
Fatal or serious injury
X
X
Poor airstrip condition
Fatal or serious injury
X
X
Hazard Controls
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Aircraft obstacles
Trees, fences, stock
Fatal or serious injury
X
Poor fertiliser condition
Hung load ,fatal or
serious injury
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Worn surface on foot
pegs on fuselage and foot
areas on wings
Fall injury
X
Operating aircraft or loader
Injury
X
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X
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Refuelling
Fire
X
X
Noise from aircraft and
other machinery over 85dB
(A) over an 8 hour period
Hearing loss
Tinnitus for loader
driver or other people
in vicinity
X
X
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Meet mandatory regulatory requirements for aerial
agrichemical operators
Personal protective equipment and clothing
Employee health monitoring (with informed consent), blood
testing for both plasma cholinesterase and erythrocyte
cholinesterase activity
Full harness available for pilot and passenger
Roll cage fitted
Pilot provided with information on condition, length and slope
of airstrip before operation begins
Pilot used airstrip risk assessment sheet, sheet is
incorporated with job documents and saved
Airstrip is maintained to recognised standard
Pilot is aware of right to refuse to use unsafe airstrip
Pilot trained in how to explain to farmer the reasons an
airstrips unsafe and works refused
Pilot briefed by farmer on known flight hazards
Fly over of area needed?
Stock removed from airstrip, airstrip fenced off
Pilot and farmer know procedure for communicating result of
flow test to farmer and employer if required
Pilots aware of right to refusal to sow the product
Fertiliser is free of contaminants, foreign objects or debris
and dry enough to flow freely from hopper
Fuel/oil leaks are cleaned up and tools put away
Ensuring non slip surfaces on foot pegs is part of ongoing
maintenance programme
Remove people not directly involved in Agricultural operation
from airstrip and loading area.
High visibility clothing worn if walking around area while
operational
No movement in front of aircraft while props rotating
Refuelling procedures in place, and adhered to
Ensure fuel/oil leaks are fixed immediately
Follow safety and emergency procedures
Wear hearing protection
Enclose / isolate source of noise.
Annual hearing tests with informed consent
5 yearly workplace noise monitoring or earlier with the
acquisition of new equipment that produces noise
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
REQUIRED
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 8). Agricultural Operations Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – Including Push Back, Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Chemical handling
Potential Harm
Health effects with
exposure by
deposition drift and
aerosol vapour drift
- Exposure via
dermal contact and
ingestion
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
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M
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Hazard Controls
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Lack of full shoulder
harness
Fire
Injury and death
X
X
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Injury and death
X
X
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Helicopter propellers
Death
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X
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Helicopter landing, take off
and loading operations –
exposure to FOD
Death
X
X
X
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E = Eliminate
Hazardous substances register is in place
Safety data sheets for all chemicals are readily available
Handlers have attended an approved handlers course
Training and instruction is provided in the correct use and
maintenance of PPE
Training records are in place
Employee health monitoring is in place with the informed
consent of employees
A spill procedure is in place
A spill kit is readily available
Tasks designated for use of personal protective equipment
and clothing (PPE ) are clearly identified
Appropriate PPE is provided and in a good condition
We ensure PPE is worn by supervising this
A regular maintenance programme is in place to review PPE
maintenance and requirements
Aircraft is fitted with a full shoulder harness for each flight
Fire extinguisher is inspected for condition and tested IAW
manufacturer’s instructions or other equivalent instructions
acceptable to the Director of Civil Aviation
The correct number of portable fire extinguishers are present
and correctly located
Fire extinguishers clearly indicate the method of operation
All crew and passengers observe safe entering and leaving
of helicopters
No approach to or leaving helicopters without visual
acknowledgement
Persons in sight of pilots field of vision at all times
No approaching or leaving helicopters when the engine and
rotors are down or starting up
Helipad clear of loose articles – water bags, ground sheets ,
tins and other foreign object debris (FOD)
Secure other gear from effects of rotor wash
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 9). Agricultural Operations Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – Including Push Back, Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
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Hazard Controls
Loading of aircraft
Unable to take off
Injury or death
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X
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For every sortie, aircraft loaded at no more than legal level
Cargo loading of aircraft
Cargo shifting in
transit and blocking
emergency exits
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X
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Restraints for cargo carried
Emergency exits kept clear at all times
Load limitation for seats and floors is not exceeded
Processes are in place to minimise likelihood of manual
handling injuries
Avoid dehydration and hunger by consuming adequate
amounts of food and water throughout the day
Management have provided appropriate resources for fatigue
management systems and their evaluation
Regular reporting takes place against standard operating
procedures
Employees are involved in the identification of hazards
including fatigue hazards and, in determining best controls
Fatigue hazards have been identified and systems are in
place to control all hazards
Training and education about fatigue management provided
to employees in particular t pilots and loader drivers
Records are kept of all flight and duty time and any
administrative duties
A system is in place to ensure that pilots do not exceed their
flight and duty times
Fatigue risk management systems, policies and procedures,
have ongoing evaluation and audit strategies in place
Standard operating procedures guide pilots as to what to do
if they:
-feel too fatigued to work
-feel a duty or roster was excessively fatiguing
-believe fatigue was a factor in an accident
-think a co – worker is fatigued
Pilot and loader driver ensure no deposits of bulk lime or
fertiliser is on the wings
Fatigue
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Lime or fertiliser on wing
disrupts lift of aircraft
Loss of lift
X
E = Eliminate
X
X
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I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
( Page 10). Aircraft Crew Pre Flight, and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing –( including push back), Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
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Hazard Controls
Unstowed baggage and
equipment
Projectile during
turbulence /heavy
landing and taxi
X
X
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Passenger and crew bags
falling out of overhead
lockers
Injuries , head neck
and shoulder
X
X
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Raised Door Sills
Slip trips and fall
injuries
X
X
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Lifting items into overhead
lockers / passenger and
crew luggage
Neck and shoulder
sprains and strains
X
X
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Pushing and pulling carts
- bending and stretching to
unload trays from carts
Muscular sprain and
strain
X
Faulty equipment / working
in a confined area
Faulty brakes can
cause carts to move
with turbulence
-items can fall out of
cart doors that don’t
close
- Muscle sprains and
strains
- Lacerations
X
X
Stow equipment and baggage as per operational policy
Crew double check galleys, stowage’s and locks prior to
taking a seat
No overhead lockers open until PIC switches off seat belt
sign
Advise passengers to open overhead lockers carefully, as
items may have moved during travel
Take care if assisting passengers to get luggage from
lockers
Door sills painted to highlight height
Crew to remind passengers of hazard
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Passengers informed of weight restrictions for cabin baggage
Crew to avoid lifting passenger baggage into overhead
lockers and encourage passengers to stow their own
baggage
On board baggage not to exceed 7 kg for passengers and
crew
Heavy baggage not detected at check in , that is too heavy to
lift into overhead lockers, should be placed under a
passenger’s seat or removed to the aircraft hold
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Manual handling training
Operate full carts with two crew
Maintain personal fitness
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Faulty equipment needs to be identified , and logged for
repair
Faulty equipment should not be used for the remainder of the
flight then off loaded for repair at the next available port
Practice situational awareness
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E = Eliminate
TRAINING
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I = Isolate
M = Minimise
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Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 11). Aircraft Crew
Hazards Identified
Hypoxia
Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – ( including push back), Taking off, Flying and Landing
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
Severe hypoxia with a
severe drop in cabin
pressure, or mild
hypoxia from routine
flying
X
Bullying and Harassment
Stress and fatigue
X
Security breaches
Physical harm from
unauthorised persons
boarding the aircraft
Falling/ tripping onto
other passenger s
Unsecured passengers
E
I
M
Hazard Controls
Date
Checked
X

X
X



Bullying and harassment policy in place
Zero tolerance to bullying

No persons allowed onto aircraft without appropriate ID


Procedures in place to ensure passengers are seated and
seat belts fastened prior to aircraft beginning taxi
Safety demonstrations should be completed as per legislative
requirements
Crew follow up with visual check of all passengers

Crew to ensure all equipment is stowed and secured in
correct stowage’s
Double checking of galleys, stowage’s and locks prior to
taking seat
Report any incidents of carts placed on aircraft that do not fit
stowage’s




Passengers and equipment restrained
Pilots practice situational awareness
Cabin crew seated as soon as duties completed




Training given and training records are in place
Follow all standard operating procedures
Follow turbulence procedures with turbulence criteria



Unsecured equipment
- carts
- stowage’s
Ground collision
- aircraft
- stationary vehicles
Operational Hazards
- controlled flight into
terrain
- adverse weather e.g.
severe turbulence
expected and clear air,
wind shear ,
icing
Unsecured equipment
may become projectile
during push back
and taxi
X
X
Injury
X
X
Injury and fatality
X
X


E = Eliminate

Procedure in place to manage the event of a drop in cabin
pressure
Emergency procedures in place in the event of mild hypoxia
to guide crew actions
Mandatory supplementary oxygen is in place

X
Hazard Control Review
REQUIRED
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
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Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Galley - Slippery
Surfaces
-Hot Liquids
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
I
M
Hazard Controls
X
X

Clean any spillage up immediately and wipe floor dry
Burns and scalds from
spillage , steam and touching
sides
X
X



Crew trained to practice situational awareness

Place pots well under urns, don’t overfills pots.
Ensure tea/coffee pots ( cory pots ) lids are tight and fit
well
Depress plunger style coffee makers slowly
Pots without lids are not used
If pots without lids are loaded, ask catering to exchange or
provide lids
Ensure correct procedures are followed for serving hot
drinks as per cabin crew procedures manual.
Cups, made of material that’s poor at conducting heat
Fill cups to no more than 70% of their brim
Pots placed into correct stowage’s when not in use
Galley kept clean and tidy to ensure pots are not
overcrowded
Wear gloves when placing meals into and removing

meals from ovens and changing hot inserts
Take care when opening lids of hot food
Keep galley clean and tidy so there is a place to put hot
food
No carry on baggage over 7 kg including crew luggage

Baggage over 7 kg taken on board, should be immediately
off loaded and put into the hold
If baggage needs to be lifted that is awkward to lift or has
been assessed as heavy, ask other crew for assistance or :
assist passenger to place baggage under the seat
Procedures to guide crew in managing difficult or

aggressive passengers including:
when to contact the PIC and when to seek support of other
crew
When to call in outside enforcement agencies
Ensure no lifting of passengers by cabin crew

Assist passengers using aids and techniques such as
sliding boards and passenger lifting equipment
I = Isolate
Get assistance from ground crew, passengers care givers
and other cabin crew



-Plunger Style
Coffee Makers





Passenger
Baggage
Passenger
Misconduct
Transferring /Lifting
Disabled / Non
Ambulatory
Passengers
Burns and scalds
Lacerations
Protruding metal from oven
may cause lacerations
X
Back injuries and muscle
strain when lifting heavy hand
baggage into overhead
lockers
X
Physical and mental abuse,
stress and fatigue from
angry, distressed or
psychologically unwell
passengers
X
Potential for muscle sprains
and strains and back injuries
to occur when moving
disabled and non –
ambulatory passengers from
wheelchairs to aircraft seats
X



X



X



X
X




E = Eliminate
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
Date
Checked

Slips, trips & falls
-Hot Water Urns
Galley Ovens
Galley Trays
TRAINING
REQUIRED

M = Minimise
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 13). Aircraft Crew
Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – ( including push back), Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Overhead Locker
Doors
Potential to jam fingers
Used Needles and
Syringes
needle stick injury,
passengers incorrectly
disposing or leaving needles
(often from insulin injections ,
or from passenger drug use).
Crew can come into contact
with biological hazards such
as blood, faces, urine and
sputum
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
I
M
X
Biological Hazards
Tray tables and
tray stowage’s
X
X
Hazard Controls


Face towards lockers when closing them and keep fingers
well clear
Do not jam items into lockers and force them closed



Leather gloves when changing rubbish bags
Sharps containers
Needle stick procedure in place



Needles and syringes (as above )
Gloves provided and worn when dealing with biological
hazards, or collecting in passenger refuse
Clean up spillages, if large spillage, may need to block off
and be unserviceable for rest of flight, or until ground staff
can clean it.
Hand washing prior to food and drink service
Keep fingers clear when closing tray tables, or replacing
them into arm rest stowage
Be alert for passengers closing tray tables

X
X

Potential to jam fingers when
closing tray
Turbulence
- expected
- clear air
Crew and passengers are
susceptible to trips and falls
in the aisle of the aircraft,
from protruding seat belts,
passengers limbs, straps from
hand bags
Hitting body / limbs against
equipment or aircraft interior
causing bruising, concussion
and fractures

X
X
X



Tripping Hazards
in Aisles
TRAINING
REQUIRED

X
X



X
X







E = Eliminate
Situational awareness, be aware of obstacles in aisles,
when walking through aircraft
Replace dangling seat belts, cabin baggage that is
protruding into aisles ,as part of cabin checks
When walking backward with carts, ensure the crew
member walking forwards is alert for obstacles.
Avoid areas of expected severe turbulence
Use of PIREP to inform other pilots
Seat belts to be worn at all times by pilots
Cabin crew to be warned of approaching turbulence where
possible so they can be seated with their seat belt on as
necessary
Crew follow turbulence procedures as set out by the
operator
Obey instructions of PIC if requested to take a seat
Passengers encouraged to wear seat belts at all times
I = Isolate
M = Minimise



Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
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contd
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Dangerous goods
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
I
M
Burns, poisoning,
blindness,
health effects through
absorption
X
Fire on board
- Burns
- Smoke inhalation
X
X
Stress
Potential to affect crew
performance on board
aircraft and safety on board
could be compromised
X
X
Inability to perform a safety
related function
X
Fatigue
X
Hazard Controls










X


Passenger or crew
first aid / medical
emergencies
SCUBA diving –
crew/passengers
susceptible
Respiratory distress
Cardiac arrest, coronary
X
X

Decompression
sickness/Bends from diving
X
X

Radiation Exposure
Potential for health effects


X
X



Low humidity on
board
Dehydration
X
X


E = Eliminate
TRAINING
REQUIRED

Crew to undertake dangerous goods awareness course
then recurrency training thereafter
Spill / emergency procedures in place
Spill kit in place
Safety data sheets available
Follow safety and emergency procedures
Crew monitoring of cabin, toilets, galley and equipment
Fire extinguishers available
Fuel line cut off valves in case of impact
Encourage crew to recognise, report and cope with their
own stress and the stress of their peers
Train crew in how to recognise stress in fellow crew
members
Fatigue risk management systems are in place which
includes fatigue reporting , fatigue management and
education
Effort tolerance is less with pregnancy, other factors are
taken into consideration including potential for fatigue.
Crew trained and competent in first aid, medical
emergencies and CPR techniques including AED’s

Crew and passengers should be made aware of dangers of
flying within 24 hours of scuba diving
Passengers informed via information on tickets
Crew trained in how to seek immediate medical help for
decompression sickness
Radiation levels for pregnant crew should be monitored and
a radiation limit set.
Flight hours need to be controlled and the exposure to
radiation.
Once the exposure limit is met the crew member should
stop flying.
Crew should limit their caffeine intake whilst flying as this
can aggravate dehydration
Crew and passengers should be encouraged to drink water
frequently

I = Isolate
M = Minimise






Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 15). Aircraft Crew
Pre – Flight and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing – ( including push back), Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Repetitive Movements
Potential Harm
Discomfort, pain and
injury caused by
repetitive movements
by crew such as
pouring tea and coffee
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
X
I
M
X
Hazard Controls



Heavy Landings
Fall hazard-when
attaching hand rails to
air stairs
Back ache, muscle
strain / soreness and
jarring of neck
Fall resulting in serious
harm or death
X
X

X
X




Fall hazard – closing
aircraft doors
Aircraft Doors
Overextension when
reaching for overhead
stowage /standard units
Fall resulting in serious
harm or death if air
bridge or stairs are not
in place
X
Closing aircraft doors
may cause back strain /
sprain
X
Striking head on door
structure
Back,neck,shoulder
strain/sprain
X


X




X
E = Eliminate
X


Crew to use trays to take passengers cups,
so they can pour directly in front of them, and not lean over
passengers seats
Cabin crew to rotate tasks so works evenly distributed with
a variety of tasks
Rest arms and hands by alternating service sides where
possible
Ensure seat harness / belt is tightly secured for landing, feet
placed firmly onto floor and head pressed back into head
rest
Secure hand rails from down side of stairs so a side barrier
is in place
Stay in centre of stairs when walking handrails up to the
attachment area near the aircraft door
Ensure another crew member is at door to help with the
connection of the attachment
Stairway lighting in place
TRAINING
REQUIRED




Where possible, have ground staff or engineers close
aircraft doors
If crew need to close doors, keep airstairs in place until
doors are almost closed if this is not possible:
doorways have hand holds in place, hold onto hand hold
with one hand whilst closing the door with the other
Get the assistance of another crew member
Follow training methods and procedures for door
operations
Bend when entering aircraft as necessary
Remind passengers of hazard

Ensure stowage’s are easily accessible
Split contents to minimise weight by putting some of the
contents into lower stowage’s

I = Isolate
M = Minimise

Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
(Page 16). Aircraft Crew
Pre and Post Flight, and Aircraft in Operation i.e. Taxiing –( including push back), Taking off, Flying and Landing
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Crew impaired judgement
and reaction times from
drugs and alcohol
Potential Harm
Safety and security
risk to both aircraft ,
crew and passengers
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
X
I
M
X
Hazard Controls

Procedures in place for notification of crew under the
influence of alcohol
Procedures for managing passengers who are deemed to
be under the influence of alcohol and drugs prior to
boarding aircraft including the potential to deny entry onto
aircraft
Procedures for monitoring and managing passengers who
become intoxicated after take off
Possible crew testing for drugs and alcohol



Seats to be defect free and maintained to the
manufacturers standard
Lumbar cushions provided as necessary
Use of an ergonomist as necessary, to investigate
appropriate seating modifications when issues arise






Personal protective equipment and clothing provided
Crew to supervise fuel check on their respective aircraft
Spillage procedures are in place
First aid equipment is available
Safety data sheets available





Identify high risk activities.
Use trolleys or manual handling aids
Reduce /split loads into manageable weight and/or size
Two person or team lifting
Training in correct manual handling techniques/aids

Passenger disruptive
behaviour due to influence
of alcohol


-Prolonged Sitting
- incorrect use of seat
-poor maintenance of seat
- poor posture
- vibration
Back Strain / injury
Fuel Checks on Aircraft
- Burns
- Skin irritations
- Inhalation of fumes
X
Back strain and
injuries from heavy
and repetitive lifting
X
- Contamination of clothing
and skin
Moving weights when
loading catering and other
supplies
X
X

E = Eliminate
TRAINING
REQUIRED

X
X
I = Isolate
M = Minimise


Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
Rotary
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Crew impaired judgement
and reaction times from
drugs and alcohol
Potential Harm
Safety and security
risk to both aircraft ,
crew and passengers
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
X
I
M
X
Hazard Controls


Passenger disruptive
behaviour due to influence
of alcohol


-Prolonged Sitting
- incorrect use of seat
-poor maintenance of seat
- poor posture
- vibration
Back Strain / injury
X
Moving weights when
loading catering and other
supplies
Back strain and
injuries from heavy
and repetitive lifting
X
Low humidity on board
Dehydration
X



X
X
X






X



E = Eliminate
Procedures in place for notification of crew under the
influence of alcohol
Procedures for managing passengers who are deemed to
be under the influence of alcohol and drugs prior to
boarding aircraft including the potential to deny entry onto
aircraft
Procedures for monitoring and managing passengers who
become intoxicated after take off
Possible crew testing for drugs and alcohol

Seats to be defect free and maintained to the
manufacturers standard
Lumbar cushions provided as necessary
Use of an ergonomist as necessary, to investigate
appropriate seating modifications when issues arise

X

Aircraft Engines and
Rotating Propellers’
TRAINING
REQUIRED

Identify high risk activities.
Use trolleys or manual handling aids
Reduce /split loads into manageable weight and/or size
Two person or team lifting
Training in correct manual handling techniques/aids
Crew should limit their caffeine intake whilst flying as this
can aggravate dehydration
Crew and passengers should be encouraged to drink water
frequently
Trained not to approach or leave an aircraft while the
propellers are rotating
Ensure that safety strops are fitted to the propellers once
they have come to rest
Stay within the approved access ways on the Tarmac or
when leaving the aircraft
I = Isolate
M = Minimise



Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
Rotary
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
Helicopter landing, take off
and loading operations –
exposure to FOD
Death
Aircraft obstacles
Trees, fences, stock
Fatal or serious injury
X
Poor airstrip condition
Fatal or serious injury
X
E
X
I
X
X
M
X
X
X
Hazard Controls










Fire
Injury and death
- Burns
- Smoke inhalation
X
X


Unstowed baggage and
equipment
Projectile during
turbulence /heavy
landing and taxi
X
X
Loading of aircraft
Unable to take off
Injury or death
X
X
Cargo loading of aircraft
Cargo shifting in
transit and blocking
emergency exits
X
X
E = Eliminate













Helipad clear of loose articles – water bags, ground sheets ,
tins and other foreign object debris (FOD)
Secure other gear from effects of rotor wash
Pilot briefed by farmer on known flight hazards
Fly over of area needed?
Stock removed from airstrip, airstrip fenced off
Pilot provided with information on condition, length and
slope of airstrip before operation begins
Pilot used airstrip risk assessment sheet, sheet is
incorporated with job documents and saved
Airstrip is maintained to recognised standard
Pilot is aware of right to refuse to use unsafe airstrip
Pilot trained in how to explain to farmer the reasons an
airstrips unsafe and works refused
Fire extinguisher is inspected for condition and tested IAW
manufacturer’s instructions or other equivalent instructions
acceptable to the Director of Civil Aviation
The correct number of portable fire extinguishers are
present and correctly located
Fire extinguishers clearly indicate the method of operation
Follow safety and emergency procedures
Crew monitoring of cabin, toilets, galley and equipment
Fuel line cut off valves in case of impact
Stow equipment and baggage as per operational policy
Crew double check galleys, stowage’s and locks prior to
taking a seat
TRAINING
REQUIRED






For every sortie, aircraft loaded at no more than legal level
Restraints for cargo carried
Emergency exits kept clear at all times
Load limitation for seats and floors is not exceeded
Processes are in place to minimise likelihood of manual
handling injuries
I = Isolate
M = Minimise


Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
Rotary
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Potential Harm
Fatigue
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
X
I
M
X
Hazard Controls



Avoid dehydration and hunger by consuming adequate
amounts of food and water throughout the day
Management have provided appropriate resources for
fatigue management systems and their evaluation
Regular reporting takes place against standard operating
procedures
Employees are involved in the identification of hazards
including fatigue hazards and, in determining best controls
Fatigue hazards have been identified and systems are in
place to control all hazards
Training and education about fatigue management provided
to employees in particular t pilots and loader drivers
Records are kept of all flight and duty time and any
administrative duties
A system is in place to ensure that pilots do not exceed
their flight and duty times
Fatigue risk management systems, policies and
procedures, have ongoing evaluation and audit strategies in
place
Standard operating procedures guide pilots as to what to do
if they:
-feel too fatigued to work
-feel a duty or roster was excessively fatiguing
-believe fatigue was a factor in an accident
-think a co – worker is fatigued
Passengers and equipment restrained
Pilots practice situational awareness



Training given and training records are in place
Follow all standard operating procedures
Follow turbulence procedures with turbulence criteria









Ground collision
- aircraft
- stationary vehicles
Operational Hazards
- controlled flight into terrain
- adverse weather e.g.
severe turbulence
expected and clear air,
wind shear ,
icing
Injury
X
X
Injury and fatality
X
X

E = Eliminate
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
REQUIRED




Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
Rotary
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Dangerous goods
Biological Hazards
Used Needles and
Syringes
Transferring /Lifting
Disabled / Non Ambulatory
Passengers
Passenger Baggage
Passenger Misconduct
Potential Harm
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
Burns, poisoning,
blindness,
health effects
through absorption
X
Crew can come into
contact with
biological hazards
such as blood, faces,
urine and sputum
X
needle stick injury,
passengers
incorrectly disposing
or leaving needles
(often from insulin
injections , or from
passenger drug use).
Potential for muscle
sprains and strains
and back injuries to
occur when moving
disabled and non –
ambulatory
passengers from
wheelchairs to
aircraft seats
Back injuries and
muscle strain when
lifting heavy hand
baggage into
overhead lockers
Physical and mental
abuse, stress and
fatigue from angry,
distressed or
psychologically
unwell passengers
E
I
M
X
X
Hazard Controls


Crew to undertake dangerous goods awareness course
then recurrency training thereafter
Spill / emergency procedures in place
Spill kit in place
Safety data sheets available
Needles and syringes (as above )
Gloves provided and worn when dealing with biological
hazards, or collecting in passenger refuse
Clean up spillages, if large spillage, may need to block off
and be unserviceable for rest of flight, or until ground staff
can clean it.
Hand washing prior to food and drink service



Leather gloves when changing rubbish bags
Sharps containers
Needle stick procedure in place



Ensure no lifting of passengers by cabin crew

Assist passengers using aids and techniques such as
I = Isolate
sliding boards and passenger lifting equipment
Get assistance from ground crew, passengers care givers
and other cabin crew







X
TRAINING
REQUIRED

Date
Checked

X
X
X

X
X



X
X




E = Eliminate
No carry on baggage over 7 kg including crew luggage
Baggage over 7 kg taken on board, should be immediately
off loaded and put into the hold
If baggage needs to be lifted that is awkward to lift or has
been assessed as heavy, ask other crew for assistance or :
assist passenger to place baggage under the seat
Procedures to guide crew in managing difficult or
aggressive passengers including:
when to contact the PIC and when to seek support of other
crew
When to call in outside enforcement agencies
I = Isolate
M = Minimise


M = Minimise
Date
Checked
Date
Checked
Hazard Register (Sample Only)
Rotary
Hazard Control Review
Hazards Identified
Noise from aircraft and
other machinery over 85dB
(A) over an 8 hour period
Potential Harm
Hearing loss
Tinnitus for loader
driver or other people
in vicinity
Aircraft Engines and
Rotating Propellers’
Significant
Hazard
Yes
No
E
I
M
Hazard Controls
X
X




X
X



Fuel Checks on Aircraft
- Contamination of clothing
and skin
- Burns
- Skin irritations
- Inhalation of fumes
X
X





Wear hearing protection
Enclose / isolate source of noise.
Annual hearing tests with informed consent
5 yearly workplace noise monitoring or earlier with the
acquisition of new equipment that produces noise
Trained not to approach or leave an aircraft while the
propellers are rotating
Ensure that safety strops are fitted to the propellers once
they have come to rest
Stay within the approved access ways on the Tarmac or
when leaving the aircraft
Personal protective equipment and clothing provided
Crew to supervise fuel check on their respective aircraft
Spillage procedures are in place
First aid equipment is available
Safety data sheets available



E = Eliminate
I = Isolate
M = Minimise
TRAINING
REQUIRED

Date
Checked
Date
Checked


Fuel Checks
on Aircraft
Contamination
of clothing and
skin
- Burns
- Skin
irritations
Inhalation
of fumes
X
Date
Checked