Page 31 - 1. Aircraft Safety Booklet

SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Aviation Rule
Helicopter Under Civil 31 91.211

passenger briefi ng

Pilot or designated Air Support Supervisor,
Airbase Manager or Air Observer must brief all Ground safety
passengers prior to flight

1. Personal protective equipment
- Approved Clothing (fire overalls, or flight suit).
- Approved Helmet.
- All-Leather Boots. Fixed wing safety
- Hearing Protection (Class 5).
- Nomex and/or Leather Gloves.
- Survival Equipment as applicable (Personal Flotation Device –
PFD, Life Rafts, etc.).
Helicopter safety
2. NO smoking
- Rules in and around aircraft.
3. Approach and departure paths
- Always approach and depart from the down slope (lower) side
as directed by Pilot/Helitack.
- Approach and depart helicopter in a crouch position,
do not run.
- Keep in pilot’s field of vision at all times. Aviation radio
- Stay clear of landing area when helicopters landing channels
or departing.
- Stay away from the main and tail rotors. Do not chase any
item that has become unsecured.
- Never go near the tail of helicopters.
4. Tools and equipment Briefings and questions
- Secure hand tools and equipment awaiting transport.
- Make assignments for carrying tools/equipment
to/from helicopter.