Risk Assessment Project / Activity / Task: elicopter S at 85 Mill Road ara VIC 3212 Persons undertaking risk assessment (including &S Rep): John Wotherspoon, Jay Cole, orna olland, Jaco Du Toit Date: 31/1/2015 If applicable: Project No: Not Applicable Project Manager: Not Applicable ORBIT ANDING SITE Unfamiliar with Area/Site Cause Confusion or conflict with airborne/aerodrome traffic. evel of Risk Refer to ara azard Sheet and site map to familiarise with area beforehand. Note nearby aerodrome elevation from ERSA publication. Make suitable radio calls to notify aircraft in the vicinity of your intentions. isten for radio calls from other aircraft. ookout for other aircraft in the area/circuit area. Turn on landing/taxi and navigation lights to maximise visibility. Avoid the circuit area/circuit heights. Select orbit direction with reference to terrain and visibility. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 1 of 10
Risk Cause evel of Risk ORBIT ANDING SITE Contact or collision with terrain/earth wires/power Too ow lines or structures. Conduct power check, and SWAT analysis before descending below 700 ft Above Ground evel. Insufficient Power Uncontrolled descent or inability to depart landing site. Perform power check, observe power required. Check sufficient power available to perform confined area landing. Noise Abatement Procedure Sound of elicopter Noise Sound of helicopter being a noise pollutant and interfering with residents. Pilots are to adopt and use the Fly Neighbourly procurers. Pilot to use technique to minimize excessive blade slap on approach. Avoid steep approach when permissible. Pilot to check the flight path on the ara flight path map. When possible, to avoid landing close to MAW. Pilot is to hold height if joining down wind. Refer to flight path map for estimate heights and distances. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 2 of 10
SWAT ANAYSIS Risk Cause evel of Risk Surface of anding Site is Unsuitable Wind Direction Wire Obstructions Dusty surface can create low visibility; soft or rocky surface can cause Dynamic Rollover Gusts, turbulence and tail winds. Uncontrolled descent from Vortex Ring State. Blocked approach path, difficult to see. Pilot is to call ara office before commencing flight to ara S with ETA, and ara staff to preform regular FOD/vehicle checks of S. If surface unsuitable, exit the area and re contact ara office and inform them of S issue. Direction of final approach into wind as much as possible, avoiding tailwinds. Maintain clearances to allow for gust/turbulence effects. Refer to ara azard Sheet. Overfly lines at their support structure. Approach path selected to fly parallel with train lines to avoid wires on final approach. ook for structures associated with power lines, such as poles/towers/buildings. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 3 of 10
Risk Cause evel of Risk Approach/Departure Path Unsuitable Steep/downwind/obstructed approach or departure. Assessment of information gathered to select most appropriate approach path. Constant re-evaluation for the safest approach/departure paths. Selection of decision point before descending into landing site. Refer to flight path on ara site map and hazard sheets. Turning Points for Circuit not Selected ow or steep arrival, downwind checks missed. Plan out turning points for base and final, giving a downwind leg that will allow for preparation of cockpit and downwind checks. APPROAC Unable to Maintain Visual With Power ines. Not flying parallel train tracks, deviating from ara site map flight paths, not able to maintain separation from wires. Preparation of cockpit and downwind checks performed before approaching. Maintain lookout for structures associated with power lines, such as poles/towers and buildings. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 4 of 10
APPROAC Risk Cause evel of Risk Unable to Maintain Clearance from Obstacles. Undesirable Wind Conditions Unfamiliar with ara S and approaching to fast or low Uncontrolled Descent, Vortex Ring State and Uncontrolled Yaw Pilot to check ara S site map and hazard sheet. Pilot to preform power check before joining any leg for S. As per SWAT analysis ensure suitable approach angle used. Re-evaluate approach path and danger of obstacles near the path. If required, abort approach before descending below obstacles. Monitoring wind conditions evaluated in SWAT analysis. Pilot to listen to Avalon ATIS for indication of wind direction and velocity. Maintaining suitable approach speed/rate of descent. If required, abort approach before descending below obstacles. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 5 of 10
Risk Cause evel of Risk ANDING/POSITIONING Vehicles/mobile plant/personnel on landing site. Unable to Maintain Clearance from Obstacles. anding site obstructed or Go around required Injuries or Damage to elicopter or Property Contact ara office to ensure area cleared and personnel made aware of incoming aircraft. Exit area if obstructions present. Use suitable turns to reduce risk of tail strike/maintain visibility of obstructions. Touchdown should be careful and follow Slope anding procedure. TAKEOFF/DEPARTURE Insufficient Power Contact or collision with vegetation/earth wires/power lines or structures. As per SWAT analysis, ensure suitable departure path available. Re-evaluate departure path and danger of overhanging obstacles near the path. If required, discontinue departure before abort point. Check power available before becoming airborne. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 6 of 10
Risk Cause evel of Risk Unable to Maintain Clearance from Obstacles. GENERA Engine failure when on late finals with low altitude and airspeed. Recent Changes to Site Contact or collision with vegetation/earth wires/power lines or structures. Contact or collision with power lines or structures. Station azard Sheet information out-dated Ensure clearance from obstacles when departing landing sites. Select most into wind departure path as possible. Fly parallel to train lines until suitable altitude and clearance reached. Pilot to stick to flight paths on ara site map. Regular aircraft maintenance schedule. Daily inspection of aircraft. Pre-flight checks of aircraft fluid levels. Pilot not to overfly residential housing. Note changes on arrival, update Station azard Sheet on return to base. Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 7 of 10
O&S RISK ASSESSMENT - CORRECTIVE ACTIONS RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTION USE TE IERARCY OF CONTROS AS A GUIDE 1. EIMINATION: Can the function be performed without using this plant / procedures? 2. SUBSTITUTION: Can we use something else? 3. ISOATION & ENGINEERING CONTROS: Provide positive isolation / enclosure / containment 4. ADMINISTRATION CONTROS: Provide safe systems of work; consider communications & training 5. PERSONA PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: only after the controls above have been considered azard Corrective Action Responsible Officer Target Date Completion Date Orbit anding Site Administrative controls Pilot in Command Date of flight SWAT Analysis Administrative controls Pilot in Command Date of flight azard Corrective Action Responsible Officer Target Date Completion Date Approach Administrative controls Pilot in Command Date of flight Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 8 of 10
anding/positioning Administrative controls Pilot in Command Date of flight Takeoff/Departure Administrative controls Pilot in Command Date of flight SIGN OFF BY A PARTICIPANTS IN RISK ASSESSMENT Name: Position: Signature: Date: Name: Position: Signature: Date: Name: Position: Signature: Date: Name: Position: Signature: Date: Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 9 of 10
Step 1: Considering current controls, determine the consequence (the level of harm most likely to be caused by the hazard) using Table 1. Table 1 - Measures of Consequence evel Descriptor Example 1 Minimal No injuries, low impact on company (image, financial) 2 Minor First aid treatment, medical treatment, medium impact on company (image, financial) 3 Moderate ost time injury, high impact on company (image, financial) 4 Major Death or permanent disability, major impact on company (image, financial) 5 Catastrophic Multiple fatalities, huge impact on company (image, financial) Step 2: Considering current controls, determine the likelihood (the chance of the hazard causing harm based on exposure and probability) using Table 2. Table 2 - Measures of ikelihood evel Descriptor Example 5 Almost certain Is expected to occur in most circumstances (Weekly) 4 ikely Will probably occur in most circumstances (Monthly) 3 Possible May occur at some time (Yearly) 2 Unlikely Not likely to occur at some time (> Yearly) 1 Rare Most unlikely to occur - only in exceptional circumstances Step 3: Considering current controls, determine the level of risk using Table 3. Table 3 - evel of Risk Consequences ikelihood Minimal 1 Minor 2 Moderate 3 Major 4 Catastrophic 5 5 (almost certain) M E E 4 (likely) M E 3 (possible) M 2 (unlikely) N M 1 (rare) N N M egend: E: extreme risk, immediate action required : high risk, senior management attention needed M: moderate risk, management responsibility must be specified : low risk, manage by routine procedures N: negligible, manage by routine procedures Step 4: Determine follow up action required to adequately control the risk. ist actions in the corrective action table Issue no: 1 Issue date: 02/02/14 Page 10 of 10
Power lines Power poles and lines Aiming point for departure and landing Power Transformer And pole Silos, 150 ft