07 Jan Aircraft Maintenance Safety

Aircraft Maintenance Safety Aircraft maintenance includes inspection, servicing, fabrication, and repair of aircraft structures, engines, coatings, and systems. Whether work is performed in a hangar, maintenance area, or on the flightline, employees may encounter moving aircraft, elevated work, rotating equipment, hazardous chemicals, noise, tools, and restricted workspaces. Staying alert and following established procedures protects both employees and aircraft. Working Around Aircraft Aircraft are large, and pilots or equipment operators may have limited visibility of employees working nearby. Maintain communication with aircraft operators and ground personnel, remain within designated work areas, and never enter restricted ramp or flightline areas without authorization. Be alert for: Moving...