Within the Aviation Environment we have potential exposure to a vast range of hazards, how we manage these hazards and develop mitigations for the associated exposure is an essential attribute of effective H & S management. Essentially we are talking more about organisational issues although Human Factors may be identified as precursors for many events….

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…