CD397-Oper
Safety - 2 - 9
June 2019 (Rev C)
Safety
Mobile Belt Loader Model 660-28
Section 2
Operation Manual
2.2
Adverse
Weather
Conditions
2.2.1
General
Airside operational staff should follow these procedures during adverse or poor weather conditions.
Adverse or poor weather conditions may have a negative impact on aircraft handling activities and ground
safety. In the event that additional information is required, refer to supervisory staff.
2.2.2
Winter
or
Slippery
Apron
Conditions
Winter weather brings extra hazards, which require awareness and more care on the part of the personnel
working on the apron to prevent accidents. The following precautions to reduce accident risk must be
taken:
1. Plan additional time for all ramp activities and take extra care when walking across apron sur-
faces, which can be slippery.
2. Take extra care when driving, especially when approaching the aircraft. Remember that GSE
require greater distances to stop safely on slippery surfaces.
3. Operations of potable water tankers and toilet servicing units must be vigilant that there is no spill-
age or leakage that can lead to subsequent freezing. Care must be taken to keep spillage and
overflow to a minimum.
4. If apron conditions are hazardous, contact the competent authority to mitigate the hazard. In the
event the hazard cannot be mitigated, suspend the affected operations.
5. Close all entrance and cargo hold doors as soon as possible and keep them closed to avoid pre-
cipitation entry into the aircraft.
2.2.3
Storms
-
Lightning
Work
Instructions
For thunderstorms and lightning activity, the notification process may be broken down into three phases:
1.
Alert:
Lightning activity is detected at a distance in excess of 5 miles (8 km) from your operation.
2.
Stop/Suspend Activities:
Lightning activity is detected within 3 miles (5 km) of your operation.
3.
All Clear:
Lightning activity has moved beyond 3 miles (5 km) and is heading away from your
operation.
CAUTION:
Reduce speeds on slippery apron conditions.
Adjust all activities and operations ton the ramp to suit the conditions at the time.
WARNING:
GROUND PERSONNEL AND/OR LOOSE EQUIPMENT MUST STAY CLEAR OF THE
INTAKE AND BLAST AREAS.
NOTE:
The distances referred to above may vary depending on local climatic parameters.
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