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Who: Defining Cabin Crew
Part 135 air charter, part 121 operators, and Part 91 corporate flight operators operating business aircraft in the United States that utilize at least one aircraft cabin crew member are advised to review the Policy Statement and work with their cabin training providers to ensure these topics are incorporated in their training curriculum.
The Policy Statement from the FAA defines a cabin crew member as a person assigned to perform duty in an aircraft cabin when the aircraft is in operation (other than flight crew members).
With this definition, MedAire recommends all cabin crew members, as well as maintenance personnel and flight technicians who may fly with the aircraft, participate in cabin crew training for Hazard Communications, Bloodborne Pathogens and Hearing Conservation.
“Prevention is key to reducing occupational-related injuries and exposure to hazards found in the aviation environment,” says Paulo Alves, Global Medical Director of Aviation Health at MedAire. “Education is a major component to creating a safer workplace.”
A Few Quick Wins Toward Compliance
Hearing Conservation: Make ear plugs and ear muffs available to crew when appropriate. The most important thing is that the equipment is used according to company policy. Provide crew the choice so they will use what is most comfortable to them.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Accidental puncture from needles used during medical events or self-administered by passengers and improperly disposed are a risk to cabin crew. Training crew on how to manage potentially infected material is the most effective way to reduce risk. MedAire students learn about bloodborne pathogens, as well as other infectious diseases, prevention tactics, and the proper use of personal protection equipment.
Hazard Communications: Train crew on protection practices, procedures and equipment to use when handling hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Get Started
• Understand the health risks associated with and in your workplace
• Determine what proactive measures are necessary for your environment
• Understand company policies and procedures associated with workplace safety
• Raise cabin crew member awareness
• Provide training that is relevant to the aviation environment
• Implement robust prevention programs
Learn More
Read the Policy Statement: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Aircraft Cabin Crew Members
Visit OSHA online at www.osha.gov
Review hazard communications resources at www.osha.gov/dsg/hazcom
Contact MedAire. Call 480-333-3700. Email info@medaire.com
Request information on programs: www.medaire.com/bga_training
Safety Alerts
Baldwin Enhances SMS Offerings with Just Culture Certification
Baldwin Safety & Compliance, the leading developer and implementer of business aviation safety management systems (SMS) and programs, has added a new dimension to the training, surveys and assessments it conducts on behalf of its customers with the Just Culture certification of the firm’s Director of Training, Sunshine McCarthy.
Learn more: http://sm4.global-aero.com/baldwin-enhances-sms-offerings-with-just-culture-certification/
Upcoming 2014 Events
April 24—Columbus, OH: ORBAA Safety Day — Dr. Tony Kern, Convergent Performance, LLC. Register online for this event at www.orbaa.org/events/#!event/register/2014/4/24/obats
April 27-30—Denver, CO: RIMS 2014 — Global Aerospace Exhibitor at Booth #1573
May 6—San Jose, CA: NCBAA Safety Day — Sunshine McCarthy, Baldwin Aviation; Louis Sorrentino, ICF SH&E; and Bob Hala, ARGUS International — Register online for this event at: http://www.norcalbaa.org/Safety_Day.html
Visit sm4.global-aero.com to view updates to the 2014 SM4 Safety Seminar Schedule.
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