SAFETY PROCEDI
SAFETY PROCEDI
A. Safety on RAMP
a. Always be alert when on the ramp area. Make sure that the area is clear and free of danger.
b. Never walk in front or behind an aircraft with its engine running.
c. Be mindful of the anti-collision lights and flashing beacons of an aircraft when it is activated.
d. Cabin Crew shall challenge anyone who is not wearing an ID pass or who is behaving suspiciously within the ramp area.
e. Passengers and crew are not allowed to stay under the wings of the aircraft.
f. When using the ground stairs:
i. Ensure that the ground stairs are properly positioned and secured before allowing passengers to use it.
ii. Side safety rails shall be fully extended.
iii. If the ground stairs were not properly positioned, ground staff must be instructed to reposition it immediately.
iv. Cabin crew should monitor the height of the step outside the door. Stop disembarkation when it becomes unsafe.
V. Garbage bags placed outside the door during ground stop service should be tied properly to avoid scattering on the ramp area.
vi. Ground handlers should ensure at least two inches clearance is maintained between the GSE and the aircraft and at least six inches between the food loader truck and the aircraft.
g. The aircraft's engine should not be running or operating when:
i. Refueling ii. Boarding or deplaning of passengers iii. Loading or off-loading of cargo
B. Provisions for the SAFE EVACUATION OF PASSENGERS
B. Provisions for the SAFE EVACUATION OF PASSENGERS
a. The airstair door of the forward section of the aircraft shall be open at all times on ground;
b. Depending on which side refueling shall be done; the opposite exit shall be manned and then opened by the cabin crew in case of an evacuation.
c. A clear access path from the aircraft to the terminal shall be maintained at all times.