437-Helicopter Operations Procedure / 748
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BOS-PRD-07.900610
Notes:
1. Knives used for professional purposes (e.g., by cooks and divers) may be carried, but must be declared
at Check-in.
2. Mobile phones must be switched off prior to boarding the aircraft and must remain switched off until
arriving onshore in the terminal building.
3. The “ICAO Doc.8973 / 7th Edition / Volume IV / Appendix 2” gives a list of goods prohibited for carriage
in passenger’s baggage or personal possession.
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4.8.4
4.8.4.1 Helideck equipment and pre-operation checks
The HLO
should
check that the following items are in place and work properly:
Net tensioned.
Forward navigation mast lowered securely in cradle.
Chocks and tie-down ropes.
Power supply for starting helicopters.
Equipment for clearing ice / snow from helideck.
Breathing Apparatus (2 sets).
Protective outfit, including gloves, boots, a face
mask or hood and a helmet (2 sets).
Portable battery-operated hand lamp (x 2).
Fireman's axe (x 2).
Safety Harness and Lifeline (x 2).
Aircraft axe.
Large axe.
Heavy duty hacksaw and spare blades.
Grab hook.
Quick release knife.
Crowbar.
24-inch bolt croppers.
Fire extinguishers.
Foam equipment.
Scales for weighing baggage.
4.8.4.2 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
a) Standard protective equipment
The standard protective clothing worn by deck crews
should
comprise the following articles:
- coveralls;
- Safety shoes;
- offshore jacket (and under-trousers);
- riggers gloves;
- ear plugs.
Safety helmets
should
not be worn. Glasses
should
be secured.
b) Protective equipment for routine helicopter Operations
Standard protective clothing is the minimum requirement, but additional protection is required for
the following personnel:
HLO – Fire-fighting jacket or equivalent during actual landing and take-off. Gloves and a balaclava
(flash hood) worn or in pocket. Ear plugs.
HDA - Firefighting jacket or equivalent during actual landing and take-off. Gloves and a balaclava
(flash hood) worn or in pocket. Ear defenders.
Fire/Crash attendant - Full fire-fighter outfit, comprising jacket and trousers, fire helmet with visor.
Gloves (worn or in pocket). Ear defenders.
Version 01. Original date: 8/8/2014. Version date:N/A. Valid version only on QMS site. Uncontrolled document when printed.
Procedure prepared by: BOS Ops Dpt Project Coordinator. Approved by: BOS Operations Department Director. Validated by: BOS Quality Representative.
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