Are You A Safe Aircraft Workshop Professional?

Safe Working Practices in Aircraft Workshops

• Safe working practices are essential to safeguard human life, equipment, and surroundings in aircraft workshops.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, earplugs, and helmets should be worn depending on the type and level of exposure to hazards.
• Manufacturer's instructions and specifications should be followed for handling, storing, using, and disposing of hazardous materials.
• Proper tools and equipment should be used for the task and inspected before and after use.
• The work area should be kept clean and organized to prevent tripping, slipping, or fire hazards.
• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and checklists should be followed for each task, and required documentation and records should be completed.
• Effective communication with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and customers is necessary, and incidents, accidents, near misses, or concerns should be reported to relevant authorities.
• Safe working practices should be followed when working with electricity, including wearing appropriate PPE and using only tools and equipment designed and rated for the electrical work.
• Manufacturer's instructions and specifications should be followed when installing, repairing, or maintaining electrical components or systems.
• Proper wiring methods and techniques should be used to avoid overloading circuits, creating short circuits, or leaving exposed wires.
• Different types of gases used in aircraft workshops include oxygen, nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, and acetylene, each with specific uses and applications.
• Oxygen is used for breathing systems, oxy-acetylene welding, and cutting of metal parts. Nitrogen is used for inflating tires, pressurizing hydraulic systems, and purging fuel tanks. Helium is used for leak detection, lifting balloons, and cooling superconducting magnets. Carbon dioxide is used for fire extinguishing, refrigeration, and carbonation of beverages. Acetylene is used for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting of metal parts, lighting, and heating in some aircraft workshops.