03 MARCH 2021 | EGSC-D-AOPS-008

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Welcome to the Cambridge City Airport Airside Safety Booklet

The objective of this safety booklet is to explain the general requirements placed on all those who undertake work airside and to raise awareness of specific safety issues.

This booklet will explain what you need to know when working in a restricted airside environment, it is not intended to cover all your duties on the airfield. You may need specific training from your own department or company.

Regulations and Legislation

All activities which take place within Cambridge City Airport are governed by various types of legislation in addition to which there are also rules and regulations.

These include but are not limited to:

• The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) • The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) • The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) • Marshall ADG and Cambridge Airport

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Definitions

AIRSIDE This is the restricted part of the airport to which only holders of either blue hatched or red passes have access (full pass holders). The only exceptions to this are holders of other specifically authorised passes, pilots, arriving and departing passengers and non-pass holders who have specific authorisation and are under escort by a full pass holder.

WHEN AIRSIDE, PASSES MUST BE WORN VISIBLY AND AT CHEST HEIGHT

APRON This is an area provided for the parking of aircraft, embarkation and disembarkation of passengers, the loading and unloading of cargo.

MANOEUVRING AREA This is the part of the airport designated for take-off, landing and surface movement of aircraft excluding aprons and aircraft maintenance areas.

MOVEMENT AREA This is the part of the airport provided for the surface movement of aircraft, includes aprons, aircraft maintenance areas and the Manoeuvering Area.

TAXIWAY A route specifically intended for aircraft ground movement either under power or under tow. Designated by blue edge markers / lights and a yellow centerline. May be used by vehicles when authorised by Air Traffic Control. NOT for pedestrian use unless crossing at an ‘uncontrolled crossing point’ or authorised by Air Traffic Control.

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HUMAN FACTORS

There are many hazards on the airport, several of which are human rather than aircraft related. These include….

Complacency – Never think that you know everything about operating in a restricted airside or assume that other people around you will stick to the rules and regulations.

Distraction and Lack of Awareness – Always be aware of what is happening around you.

Lack of Familiarity – The restricted airside area is a busy and dangerous environment to be in. You need to be sure where you are going and plan your activity to minimize risk to yourself and others. Conditions can change rapidly.

Ignorance – Never try to carry out operations for which you have not been trained and do not ignore regulations.

Pressure – There is always pressure to get the job done, but this must not be at the expense of safety.

Lack of Experience – Statistically, new workers lacking experience are far more likely to be injured as a result of their activities airside. Always follow your training and use common sense.

If in doubt – STOP and ASK

NEVER ASSUME

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PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

• High-visibility clothing must be worn always when operating outside in an restricted airside area. It should be fastened at all times to give 360-degree visibility and have reflective strips to ensure night visibility and be clean.

• Hearing Protection appropriate to the work area should be carried and worn whenever the environment becomes noisy.

• Other items of PPE may be issued to you as required by your job role and should be worn as instructed.

PEDESTRIANS

Pedestrians are allowed on airside roads and aprons however they must keep to the designated walkways (painted green and white as shown on the map below). You must never cross a double white line except at an uncontrolled crossing as this indicates the edge of a taxiway. NOTE – Pedestrians must give way to emergency vehicles and aircraft including those under tow.

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HAZARDS

FOD FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS

Any item of litter and other assorted debris which has the potential to cause damage. FOD bins are located airside around the operational areas of the airfield, if you find an item of FOD pick it up, if appropriate, bin it and report it.

AIRCRAFT

Do not approach an aircraft until it has stopped moving, the wheels are chocked and the engines have run down. If the red anti-collision light on top and underneath the aircraft are on, do not approach until they are switched off. These lights indicate that either the engines are running or they are about to start.

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HELICOPTERS

Only approach a helicopter when it is absolutely necessary. Ensure that the rotors have completely stopped and the anti-collision lights are switched off and then always get the pilots permission before approaching the helicopter.

NOISE

All aircraft generate noise levels above acceptable levels, particularly jet aircraft. Appropriate hearing protection must be worn when working in close proximity to an aircraft where its engines are running or are about to start.

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JET ENGINES When jet engines are running they will have to power to suck in loose debris, larger jet engines can even suck in a person. The thrust from an engine can be strong enough to blow a person over and can be hot enough to cause burns. Never go behind an aircraft which has its engines running.

PROPELLERS NEVER walk through a propeller even when it is stationery, if you walk into one when it is spinning, it will be fatal. Propeller wash will be strong enough to blow you over and exhaust gasses are hot enough to cause burns.

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FUELING ZONE When an aircraft is being refueled, there is a safety zone around the fueling point as far out as the fueling vehicle. Remain clear of this area and never park a vehicle or equipment blocking the exit route of the fuelling vehicle. If you drive over or catch a fueling hose or bonding (yellow) cable inform the refueler immediately.

SLIP AND TRIP HAZARDS Always be alert to possible slip hazards such as spilled liquids or trip hazards such as trailing cables, aircraft tow bars, chocks etc. If you see a spill, do not ignore it, report it at once to the Ramp Team Leader, identified by an orange hi-visibility vest.

Never step over a trip hazard, always walk round it.

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CAMBRIDGE AIRPORT HOT SPOTS The following locations have been identified as areas with additional hazards:

AREA 1 The roadway and footpath between Barrier 1 and the ATC Tower crosses two taxiways and is controlled by a traffic lights system operated by ATC. If the lights are on RED, do not cross. If the lights are on green you may cross but please remain alert. Treat this crossing as if you were crossing a main road.

AREA 2 The link road from Bulk Fuel Storage to Hangar 17 Apron passes next to the liquid oxygen (LOX) storage compound. When personnel are involved in the transfer of liquid oxygen from the storage tank to the mobile delivery trailer this road will be closed to all traffic due to the hazards associated with this operation.

LOX storage

compound

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CAMBRIDGE AIRPORT PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS (GREEN LINES)

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FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Contact the emergency number immediately (Company Security) on 01223 399155 (ext. 155).

If you need an immediate ambulance, call 999 first followed by 155.

Alternatively contact ATC via radio on UHF Ch.1.

Pass message with the prefix ‘URGENT’, to include

- Location of fire / Location of medical emergency

- Type of fire / Type of medical emergency

- Any other relevant details

Useful contact numbers

Airport Operations 01223 373535

Airport Fire Service 01223 373999

Marshall Security 01223 399250

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WORKING AIRSIDE Many people do not have the need or the opportunity to work airside at an airport. It can be a challenging area and we want you to feel safe and confident.

It is vital that you always act safely and remain alert to the actions of others.

If you see anyone breaking our safety rules, do not be afraid to challenge them and have a safety conversation. Please sign below to acknowledge you have read and understood the content within this booklet.

Submit the Form You are required to sign and submit this form to update our Airport Safety training records.

If using the PDF version of the form:

a. Click in the Digital ID / Signature box below to open the ‘Scan with a Digital ID’ window. If your details are correct, click ‘Continue’.

b. Click ‘Sign’. c. The ‘Save As’ window will launch. Without changing any document

settings, amend the ‘File Name’ to your name and clock number (i.e. Fred Smith 12345.pdf).

d. Save to your Desktop or another chosen location. e. Click ‘Email to Airport Ops’. Outlook will open a new email with the

document attached and recipient email address. Click ‘Send’.

For those external to MADG i.e. you do not have a security pass, you need to print and physically sign this form (including printing your name plus date), then email it to: airport.safetytraining@cambridgeairport.com.

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Print Name & Date:

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