SAFETY NEWSLETTER MAY EDITION 2015/16, Issue 7 May 4, 2016 Be Safe Slow Down INSID E THI S ISSU E : Monthly Safety Topic Be Safe - Slow Down 1 The Dirty Dozen 2 Safety is a Choice 2 Hot Weather Procedures 3 Recurrent Trainng 4 Spot the Safety Difference 5 One challenge we constantly face in a time sensitive industry is the pressure of on time performance. This can sometimes cause us to rush and to deviate from some of our core values; Be Safe Slow Down. A sobering incident occurred on the evening of April 22 nd near the end of shift. A ramp agent, 24 years of age with nine months experience, was involved in a fatal baggage tug rollover. Like any of us at the end of a long day, this ramp agent was finishing his duties and readying for home. Being safe is not just about following rules; it s a mindset. Establishing a safety culture starts with you. Exercise the Take 2 and Watch-Out / Way-to-Go programs, and encourage others to do so. Point out incorrect behaviors and reinforce the good. If we witness something that should be corrected and don t do anything about it, we are effectively condoning it. Correcting safety issues today can save a life tomorrow. Slowing down can be a challenge in this time sensitive industry. Time can be saved and we can slow down by having a plan in place, effectively communicating that plan and working smart. When a challenge is addressed without preparation, steps can be missed, the pressure of time constraints can build and we begin to rush. Use the various tools you have been equipped with to help plan for success; Plane Talk, Tow Talk, Clean Talk, Qualifications Cards etc. Remember, if something doesn t seem right or the situation is getting out of control, STOP and Take 2.
Human Factors: The Dirty Dozen 1. Lack of Communication 2. Complacency 3. Lack of Knowledge 4. Distraction 5. Lack of Teamwork 6. Fatigue Take 2 7. LACK OF RESOURCES 8. Pressure 9. Lack of Assertiveness 10. Stress 11. Lack of Awareness 12. Norm There are many factors that lead to an incident. The Dirty Dozen and the four Safety Nets below will help prevent the Dirty Dozen from making a visit to your operation. LACK OF RESOURCES can affect everyone that is servicing an aircraft. Whether you are assisting a passenger at the counter or separating the bags in the bag room. Here are a few Safety Nets to help with eliminating the possibility of this occurring in your operation: Plan ahead and organize your supplies and or equipment Don t improvise. Use the correct equipment designed for the job Hold on to your equipment until the task is complete. FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES! Don t take short cuts. Safety Is a Choice True or False? I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. It wasn t that I didn t care; I had the time, and I was there. But I didn t want to seem a fool, Or argue over a safety rule. I knew he d done the job before; If I spoke up he might get sore. The chances didn t seem that bad; I d done the same, he knew I had. So I shook my head and walked by; He knew the risks as well as I. Now every time I see his wife, I know I should have saved his life. That guilt is something I must bear; But isn t something you need to share. If you see a risk that others take That puts their health or life at stake, The question asked or thing you say; Could help them live another day. If you see a risk and walk away, Then hope you never have to say, I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. He took the chance, I closed an eye; And with that act, I let him die. I could have saved a life that day, But I chose to look the other way. 2 P a g e
Hot Weather Procedures Summer and its rising temperatures will soon be upon us. Some stations are already feeling the heat. Know the warning signs, symptoms and hazards associated with working in the heat. Signs of heat stress are: sweating, extreme weakness or fatigue, giddiness, nausea or headaches. Employees should remove themselves from the heat and rest in cool, shaded areas throughout their shift. Remember to drink plenty of water and avoid eating large meals before working in hot environments. Employees should wear light, loose-fitted and breathable clothing, such as cotton. ATS has a Hot Weather Checklist that is available online. Go to https://atsconnect.com/ Safety & Training -> Miscellaneous -> Hot Weather Checklist 3 P a g e
Recurrent Training This month s recurrent training is aircraft door procedures. All employees are required to review and sign the ATS Aircraft Door Opening Policy. Only trained and fully qualified ATS employees should open or close any aircraft door. Employees must also complete all required airline training before conducting any hands on training. Anyone that is not qualified to open doors should be enrolled in the Aircraft Passenger Door Opening Policy Recurrent May 2015. This is acknowledgement that they will NOT open doors. Employee Name:_ AIRCRAFT DOOR OPENING TRAINING Employees that are currently fully qualified to open aircraft doors will be enrolled in Aircraft Passenger Door Opening Practical Recurrent May 2015. This is a practical hands-on training that needs to be documented on the Recurrent Door Training (the bottom section) and then force completed in LMS. Initial DOOR OPENING TRAINING (to be completed upon initial sign off on door operation) Date Instructor Signature Aircraft Door Type(s) Recurrent DOOR OPENING TRAINING (to be completed every 6 months according to Recurrent Training Calendar for those that open doors) Date Instructor Signature Aircraft Door Type(s) Hands on training must completed and documented on this form. After completion training must be force completed in LMS records. (Retain this completed form in the employee training file.) Before an employee is qualified to open an aircraft door they must first prove to the instructor that they are able to differentiate between a door that is armed and one that is disarmed. This must be done for each and every aircraft that they will be servicing. V2 5/2016 4 P a g e
Spot the Safety Differences Examine the bottom 2 images and note the safety differences between them. There are 5 items in total that set these images apart. Can you spot them all? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Airport Terminal Services Safety Department Tom Hubbard - Sr. Safety Manager thubbard@atsstl.com Derick Zimmerman - Safety Manager dzimmerman@atsstl.com Brock Lafond - Safety Manager blafond@atsstl.com For questions or comments contact the ATS Safety Department safety@atsstl.com 5 P a g e