
Safety - 2 - 10
CD397-Oper
June 2019 (Rev C)
Mobile Belt Loader Model 660-28
Safety
Operation Manual
Section 2
2.2.3.1
Notification
Levels
2.2.3.2
Lightning
Alert
Callout
In the absence of an integrated airport notified system, all airside operating staff shall be aware of the
following procedures:
1. Use the counting method to detect/predict lightning activity. Determine the corresponding level
based on the counting method diagram, see Counting Method.
2. The responsible person notifies all airside operating staff of the lightning alert level. If the person
responsible is not available, the counting method should be used by all airside operating staff for
self-protection.
3. In case of a Red Alert, proceed to a designed shelter.
2.2.3.3
Counting
Method
The counting method is used when an integrated airport notification system is absent. It is used estimate
the level of lightning activity.
Counting Method Chart:
Figure
Safety-2-4:
Lightning
Counting
Method
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Table
Safety-2-3:
Notification
Levels
Levels
Action
Amber-ALERT
Lightning activity is detected at a distance in
excess of 5 miles (8 km) from your operation.
Disseminate lightning warning to airside operating
staff so they can prepare and plan their activities to
be ready in case of a Red Alert in accordance with
local regulatory requirements.
Red-STOP/SUSPEND
Lightning activity is detected within 3 miles (5
km) of your operation.
Disseminate the order to stop all airside activities
and seek shelter to all airside operating staff.
Green-ALL CLEAR
Lightning activity has moved beyond 3 miles
(5 km) and is heading away from your opera-
tion.
Disseminate the order to resume normal activities to
all airside operating staff.
15 seconds
(3 miles or 5 km)
25 seconds
(5 miles or 8 km)
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