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…
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…
What is competence? Competence can be described as the combination of existing training, skills, experience and knowledge that a person currently has together with their ability to apply them to perform any given or required task safely. A number of other factors as well as soft skills competence may also have a bearing, including attitude…
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