Each year in the air transport industry, the HSE receives incident reports of employees injuring themselves through manual handling.  The majority of these injuries result from baggage handling. Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD’s) are responsible for 40% of all personal injury incidents at airports reported to HSE, of this figure the majority are reported by ground handlers….

The Importance of Correct Baggage Handling Activities associated with the manual handling of baggage and cargo onto and off aircraft present many potential risks which could easily result in injury if care is not taken. Wherever there is a risk associated with potential hazards related to manual handling then injury to the ground handlers involved…

April 21st 2016 Location – Bangkok, Thailand Venue – Hotel Citrus Sukhumvit 11 Bangkok SAS has built up a strong reputation for providing effective support and delivering EASA and ICAO compliant regulatory and vocational training for more than 8 years. Providing Regulatory & Vocational training for 1000′s of delegates and 100′s of training courses, currently we are…

Throughout the world a significant proportion of the serious accidents reported as H&S accidents occur during aircraft turnarounds. Turnaround times have become increasingly shorter with many activities being undertaken, often by different companies. During a turnround typical activities may include: approaching aircraft with engines running; passenger disembarkation and embarkation; baggage/cargo handling; aircraft maintenance; fuelling; de-icing; catering…