Operational Safety

Safety Considerations

Security around the helicopter

Contribute to the success of the flight

• Support the decisions of the pilot safety.
• Please consider:
  • How to embark and disembark.
  • In-flight and ground procedures.
  • Location of safety and survival equipment.
  • Emergency procedures.

Deliver flñight information

• Inform about your flight requirements.
• Coordinate all aspects you think are important to consider for the flight.
• Resolve your doubts with crew.
• Ask about information you request and that has not been delivered.

On ground

Security Zone

• Dress according to the weather
• Inform the pilot about:
  • The weight of your luggage
  • Health problems
  • High sick resistance
• Do not smoke around or inside the helicopter.
• Stay away from the landing area for the landing or takeoff
• Make sure your clothes and cover your head against the wind produced by the rotor
• Protect your eyes from dust or particles lifted by rotor
• Keep landing area clear
• Wait for the instructions to approach or abandonment the helicopter
• Go to and left the helicopter from the side - in a crouching position - never from behind.
  
• If you can, wait until the rotors stop.
• Move at the descending side of the aircraft, leaving space to the rotor.
• Carry load firmly on one side of your body, never on your shoulders or head.
  
• Never drop elements to or from the helicopter.
• Secure load carefully and firmly to prevent its movement.
• Verify cargo compartment door is closed and secure.
• Have a reservation of special medications that you require in the event of delays on the route

On the Helicopter

• Use the safety belt (and ties of shoulder, if available) while flight.
• Use flight helmet or head headset if available.
• Stay in your seat if not authorized to move.
• Do not distract the pilot during takeoff or landing.
• Read the instructions for operation of doors, emergency exits and location of the ELT (emergency locator transmitter) and emergency equipment.

During Emergency

• Follow instructions given during safety briefing.
• Do not distract crew
• Check that the loose items in the cabin are locked.
• Remove your glasses and keep them in a Pocket (might need them later).
• Assume the position of impact, in accordance with the taught
  • Adjust seat belt with shoulder ties, adjust them and sit in an upright position, knees together, arms folded on his chest.
  • Without shoulder ties, bending the body forward so chest rest on the thighs, head on his knees, arms tied tightly under the thighs.

After an emergency landing

• Wait for instructions to evacuate, or until the rotor stops.
• Assist others to evacuate well away from the aircraft.
• Remove the kit first aid and other emergency teams after verifying the risk of fire.
• Manage or cooperate with first aid if required.
• Remove the ELT, please read the instructions and activate it.
• Set up a camp to be the most comfortable as you can.
• Build your camp as more protected from the wind.
• Stay close to the aircraft - not from venturing outside the workplace.

Always remember that help is on its way
On flights over water:

• Listen carefully for the induction of the pilot before the flight over water.
• Use vest life and/or immersion suit.
• Learn the procedures of mounting, adjustment and seat belt release.
• Know the location and operation of emergency exits and doors.
• Know the location and operation of the ELT.
  • Follow instructions of immersion that the pilot gives you.
  • Remove tie, release collar.
  • Assume the position of impact when the pilot gives the instruction.
• Wait for instructions for the abandonment, or until the rotor stops.

• After a dive
  • Establish a reference position.
  • Release the seat belt.
  • Inflate the vest and raft when it is out of the helicopter.

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