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Flight Safety
Flight Safety is everybody's concern and in order to enhance
flight safety within the Defence Forces, all personnel are
encouraged to report all flight safety issues. the prevention
of incidents and accidents is made through regulations,
education, and training and is in everyone's interest.
Whether you're a visiting infantry unit conducting heli-
drills or attending a course of instruction – keep your senses
aware at all times and remember once you come through
the main gate at Casement Aerodrome – Safety Starts Here!
this tac-aide is designed for the protection of personnel and equipment. Please read this document carefully and comply
with all recommendations.
While on the base all personnel working on the Ramp side should be in possession of and use their Reflective Working
Apparel (hi-Vis Jacket) and Ear Defenders (Peltor h10A recommended).
Foreign Object Damage (FOD) is a major hazard in the aircraft environment. In order to minimise this risk all personnel
are reminded to remove all litter and loose waste and place them in the bins provided.
Airfield Safety Brief
Aircraft
• Beware of Jet Blast
• Beware of Propellers
• Stay away if Anti Collision lights are operating
Vehicles
• Be aware of other vehicles
• Always stay on marked roadways
• Camp Speed limit is 20kph
Foreign object damage/debris (Fod)
• Nuts and Bolts, paper, plastic, empty cans, etc
• Can threaten the safety of aircraft
• Always clear up rubbish
• Always pick up FOD and bin it
• Always tidy up after you
• Don't leave anything lying about
weather
• High Winds: Always tie down equipment that may
blow away
• Fog: Always slow down. Know where you are and any
special procedures that might apply
dangerous goods
• When dealing with spillages follow proper procedures
• Identify the substance, contain the spillage
• If serious call Airfield Crash Rescue Service
• If toxic or radioactive keep people well away
the various reporting systems available are:
• Mandatory: ACMOR / Ground Incident Report
• Confidential: CONFIR / TORque
ACCIDENtS
ALWAYS REPORT
INCIDENTS &
ACCIDENTS!!!
Contact Flight Safety Office
RSM Feargal McMahon
Ph: 01 403 7890 or 7891 or
email: fergal.mcmahon@defenceforces.ie
