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SAFETY NEWSLETTER April EDITION
2016/17, Issue 6 | April 10, 2017
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Monthly Topic – Workplace Emergencies
ATS Emergency Plan 1
Home Emergency Plan 2
Workplace Emergency Plan 2
The Dirty Dozen 3
Workplace Emergency Plan Cont… 3
Inclement Weather Plan 4
Recurrent Training 4
Caught In the Act 5
Way to Go! 6
Aviation Humor 7
Contact Us 7
Workplace Emergencies
ATS Emergency Plan The ATS Emergency Plan will contain the following info:
Emergency Escape Procedures Emergency Escape routes Accounting for employees after an evacuation Rescue and Medical duties of employees
Means of reporting emergencies Who to contact if you have any questions about the plan Alarm Systems Fire Prevention plan Identification of work place hazards Housekeeping standards Personnel responsible for maintaining fire prevention equipment Spill Procedures Weather Emergencies Earthquakes Diagram of the facility and location of the SDS binder
A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down our airports or workplace; and can cause physical or environmental damage. Emergencies include but are not limited to the flowing:
Fire Chemical spills Acts of terror Severe weather Earthquakes
The best way is to prepare to respond to an emergency before it happens. Few people can think clearly and logically in a crisis, so it’s important to do so in advance, when you have time to be thorough. An emergency action plan covers designated actions that can assist with employee’s safety from fire, weather, environmental and other emergencies.
The personal safety of each employee is and always will be of primary importance to Airport Terminal Services. ATS provides an emergency plan designed as a power point presentation that can be saved on any computer and printed so that it can be reviewed by all employees.
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
Home Emergency Plan
Beside emergencies at work, they can happen at home. Your family or household should have a plan for how to respond to an emergency. Take time regularly to discuss and practice for emergency situations with your family. Have fire, tornado, or earthquake drills so that children will all know how to safely exit your home and where to gather. In planning for emergencies, consider what would happen if a parent or another family member were not at home during an emergency.
Would the family members at home be able to respond to the emergency? Responsibilities for emergency response should be divided and often duplicated among family members so that regardless of who is at home, the family will still be able to respond properly.
You should have a plan for how family members will contact one another if the family is scattered during the emergency. This may include having a prearranged place, a code word, or a relative’s phone number. Knowledge of first aid procedures will be invaluable for your family during any type of emergency situation. Younger children can learn most of these procedures, even CPR. First aid classes are offered at many locations within most communities.
Workplace Emergency Plan
As mentioned earlier, ATS provides an emergency plan designed as a PowerPoint presentation that can be saved on any computer and printed so that it can be reviewed by all employees. This plan can be found on the ATS connection site and has been developed in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation 29 CFR 1910.38.
This Emergency plan is to ensure the protection of all employees in an emergency situation; tornado, hurricane, earthquake, severe storm, etc… The personal safety of each employee is and always will be the primary importance to Airport Terminal Services.
Emergency Escape Procedures: When an emergency occurs and you hear an alarm or a co-worker warning you of an emergency, you should remain calm and immediately evacuate your work area via the nearest escape route. Follow instructions, avoid panic, and cooperate with those responding to the emergency. During an emergency employee’s should never use elevators during an evacuation. Employees should be
encouraged to know more than one way out of a building in the event of an emergency.
After an evacuation all employees will be required to report to a designated meeting area. Each station must have a designated area as the meeting area. A current employee phone list must be kept and must be available to all employees. The phone list and a schedule of who is working that day must be taken to the designated meeting area so a roll call can be conducted. Also there are no ATS positions that will require any ATS employee to remain in a building during
an emergency situation. All employees should evacuate in the event of an alarm.
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
Human Factors: The Dirty Dozen
1. Lack of Communication
2. Complacency
3. Lack of Knowledge
4. Distraction
5. Lack of Teamwork
6. FATIGUE
7. Lack of Resources
8. Pressure
9. Lack of Assertiveness
10. Stress
11. Lack of Awareness
12. Norms
There are many factors that lead to an incident. “The Dirty Dozen” and the “Safety Nets” below will help prevent the Dirty Dozen from
making a visit to your operation.
FATIGUE – affects everyone differently. Ensure that you give your body enough sleep between shifts. Here are few “Safety Nets” to
help eliminate Fatigue concerns in your operation:
Recognize when fatigue could affect your performance
Get enough sleep and exercise regularly
Eat healthy and regularly
Be aware of the affects medications can have on you when at work
FOLLOW THE CORRECT PROCEDURES! Don’t take short cuts. Report any and all unsafe behaviors to your manager.
Workplace Emergency Plan Continued…
Fire Protection Plan: The ATS Emergency Plan will also include a Fire Protection Plan. This Fire Protection Plan will include identification of workplace fire hazards, also housekeeping standards designed to reduce or eliminate fire hazards, and the names of personnel or companies responsible for the maintenance of all ATS fire prevention equipment. All employees must be aware
that any motorized GSE (Ground Support Equipment) have the potential for work place fires. Employees must report equipment discrepancies immediately.
Faulty electrical issues on equipment should also be reported because they could also lead to fires. Do not overload electrical outlets and also don’t use extension cords as means of permanent electrical power sources. Employees should turn off any equipment when it is not in use. The fire protection plan will also include the fire departments phone number and the name
of the fire extinguisher service company who will service all ATS owned fire extinguishers.
Spill Procedures: During your job duties, you may experience a spill of both known and unknown substances. The response procedures will vary according to the substance spilled and whether it is a known or unknown substance. This Emergency plan will cover a variety of types of spills that an employee may encounter and the steps to follow when
a spill has been discovered. You can refer to the ATS Ground Operations Manual section 5.9 for further information on Spill Response.
Weather Emergencies: In the event of a severe weather emergency, you may only have minutes (or less) to get to safety. Familiarize yourself with the different types of watches and warnings and be prepared to seek shelter when necessary. These weather emergencies may happen without warning and if an alarm or warning alarm does sound, seek shelter if
outdoors and depending on the type of weather emergency, if you are inside a building you may need to evacuate the building or remain inside. Check with your local airports weather plan.
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
Earthquakes: Earthquakes strike suddenly, without warning. Earthquakes can occur at any time of the year and at any time of the day or night. An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the Earth. When you feel an earthquake you should pick a safe place in a room or office. A safe place could be under a table or desk or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. The shorter the distance to move to safety, the less likely you will be injured. Practicing is an essential component of emergency preparedness. It is impossible to prepare adequately for an emergency without it. Practice regularly and vary the types of drills. Each drill should be conducted as serious as an actual emergency. Practice provides the opportunity to determine what works and what does not. Planning is an ongoing effort, and plans and associated documents should never be regarded as final or complete. They must be evaluated and updated on a regular basis. For a copy of an ATS Emergency Plan Format go to www.atsstl.com click on the connection link.
Inclement Weather Plan
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. In some areas of the country we are still experiencing snow, rain, and thunder storms. But in other locations the temperatures are rising. ATS provides an Inclement Weather Plan and is also in the ATS Emergency Plan. A copy of the ATS Inclement Weather Plan can also be located by itself on the ATS connection site under Safety and Training and clicking on the miscellaneous link. This is a reminder to review your local inclement weather plan and make any updates if needed. ATS has established stages for inclement weather.
Yellow: Adverse weather conditions, but still able to operate with certain precautions. Red: Weather conditions warrant ceasing operations.
Here are a few conditions and the stages they fall under.
Yellow: High winds/wind gusts (winds in excess of 25 mph) Accumulating amounts of snow, ice or water.
Red: Severe weather (thunderstorms within 5 miles, winds in excess of 40 mph)
A detailed copy of the ATS inclement weather plan is available on the ATS website at www.atsstl.com click on the connection site and go to Safety and Training \ Miscellaneous.
Recurrent Training
Right to Know / WHMIS
April’s recurrent training is “Right to Know/WHMIS” training. This training is required annually for all ATS station employees. Each employee must complete the ATS “Right to Know/WHMIS” quiz and ensure that all employees know the location of the station’s Emergency Response Manual and SDS Manual.
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
TSA TESTING: “CAUGHT IN THE ACT”
BONUS PROGRAM
March 2017
WINNER
SLC: Dallin Andrews
Dallin found the TSA hidden object
on the aircraft.
WELL DONE Dallin
We had 22 REGULATORY REPORTS
submitted in March with passed tests!
Thank you all for being diligent and alert!
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
Way to Go!
March 2017 Winners Kevin Keys (DCA) Stopped any employee from walking up the belt loader before the hand rail was raised. Mauro Malvanado (LGA) Discovered scratches on an engine cowl from an aircraft that just arrived. Chad Taylor (YYG) Completed all required brake stops while approaching aircraft.
Branon Hocog (SEA) Noticed tow-bar was missing lock pin and advised to get other tow-bar. Robert Berboso (YWG) Spotted a vibrating bag and did not load it. Sheree Cassingham (RNO) Led the crew in stretch and flex. Bianca Zayas (DFW) Asked for help with lifting an overweight bag. Morgan Lieser (ONT) Came in early to help due to short staffing. Robert Sanchez (LAX) Stopped another employee from walking up the belt loader without handrails being up. Mike Spencer (STL) Mike handled the Regulated Garbage according to the established procedures. Tevita Kioa (SLC) Tevita wore his seatbelt while driving on the service roadway. Garrick Hernandez (MFE) Garrick implemented the high wind plan even before a warning was issued by the airport.
Each time you receive a “WAY TO GO” for going above and beyond during your work day in a safety related
task, you are entered into a MONTHLY drawing – three winners from each business unit will win $100 – it is
that simple!!!
HOW DO I WIN $100?
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April Safety Topic: Workplace Emergencies
AIRPORT TERMINAL
SERVICES Safety Department
Tom Hubbard Sr. Safety Manager
Derick Zimmerman Safety Manager
Brock Lafond Safety Manager
Mike Batchelor Safety Manager
For questions or comments
contact the ATS Safety
Department at
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