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Self Assessment Questionnaire
Aviation
Major Hazard Standard
MHS-03
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Major Hazard Standard
Aviation
Self Assessment Questionnaire
CONTENTS
1 Purpose and Scope.................................................................................. 3
2 How to use the Assessment ....................................................................... 3
3 Roles and Functions................................................................................ 3
4 Interview Questionnaire........................................................................... 4
4.1 Senior Manager................................................ 4
4.2 Operations Manager........................................ 7
4.3 Operations Team Leader.............................. 15
4.4 Operations Team Member............................ 22
4.5 Maintenance Manager................................... 25
4.6 Maintenance Team Leader........................... 30
4.7 Maintenance Team Member......................... 34
4.8 Support Manager ........................................... 36
4.9 Support Team Leader ................................... 45
4.10 Support Team Member ................................. 51
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Self Assessment Questionnaire
1 Purpose and Scope
This document is designed to allow each person in the organisation to understand what they are
responsible for when planning, designing, constructing, operating, maintaining or disposing of the
processes covered by the standard.
The assessment covers all requirements of the standard for Senior Managers, Managers, Team Leaders
and Team members in the Operations, Maintenance and Support functions.
By using this questionnaire, each person should be able to judge whether they have adequate skills, tools
or written procedures to safely carry out their responsibilities for Aviation. The questionnaire is compiled
from the Major Hazard Standard and the audit protocol.
3 Roles and Functions
The questionnaire is divided into different roles and functions. The aim has been to develop questions
that explore how you are complying with the requirements of the standard while taking into account the
different responsibilities and activities that are present on each site.
Each site will need to define where their management structure fits with the generic roles as listed below.
When this has been achieved, all personnel on site will understand which section of the questionnaire
applies to them.
Roles are defined as follows:
Role Title Responsible for: Example Titles
Senior
Manager:
The activities of the
whole site
General Manager, Site Manager, Project
Manager, Mines Manager
This self-assessment has no mandatory requirement to be used and how each site uses this questionnaire
is to be decided by the site.
Manager:
The output of a number
of teams
Metallurgical Manager, Underground
Manager, Maintenance Manager
Team Leader:
The output of a single
team
Shift coordinator, Shift Boss, Maintenance
Coordinator, Drilling Crew boss
2 How to use the Assessment
The questionnaire is divided into separate sections.
Team Member
Completing tasks so that
the team will reach
target outputs
Technician, Miner, Operator
Each section is designed for a different role and function. These are explained in roles and functions
below, together with a selection of examples.
Functions are defined as follows;
Operations Working on the processes that achieve output for sales.
Steps:
• First: Select the section of the questionnaire that applies to you;
• Next: Read through each question answering with a Yes, No or N/A (Not Applicable);
Maintenance
Support
Doing work that keeps Operations functioning so that they can make
target output.
Providing specialist knowledge and advice to Operations and
Maintenance teams
• Finally: Add comments relevant to the question and your circumstances.
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4 Interview Questionnaire
4.1 Senior Manager
No Std
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Questions to confirm compliance with the standard
1.1 1.3 Has a Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC) been identified for the group or operation?
1.2 1.3 Does the SAC have specific aviation related responsibilities as required by this Standard
for the operational area to which the SAC is assigned?
1.3 1.3 Does the SAC liaise directly with WMC appointed aviation consultants in their
geographical area for guidance and specialised technical knowledge?
1.4 1 Does the site have a planning process in place that considers all requirements of this
standard?
1.5 1 Does the site assure compliance with the plan?
1.6 1 Are aircraft operations for company business provided only by scheduled airlines or
WMC currently approved charter companies?
1.7 1 Is private flying on company business prohibited?
1.8 2.1 Are charter companies only used with either:
• a term charter contract, or
• a miscellaneous charter services contract.
1.9 2.1 Are these contracts awarded only to companies currently audited and approved by an
authorised WMC aviation auditor?
1.10 2.1 Are all aviation contracts prepared and administered by the WMC Group Supply
Aviation Coordinator?
1.11 2.2.1 Do contracting procedures require aviation audits?
1.12 2.3.11 Are there controls to prevent non-WMC flying on WMC charters without approval?
1.13 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
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1.14 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
1.15 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
1.16 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
1.17 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter is operating over water?
1.18 3.1 Do charter services conducting specialised role operations (eg aerial pipeline surveys,
helicopter underslung loads) comply with the specific requirements to those operations
as stated in appendix I?
1.19 3.1 Are airborne geophysical surveys conducted in accordance with the International
Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA) Safety Policy Manual?
1.20 3.1 Do only members of IAGSA conduct these surveys?
1.21 3.2 Are passengers prohibited in charter aircraft conducting specialised role flying?
1.22 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
1.23 4.1 Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the performance
of the aircraft using them?
Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian Civil
Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
1.24 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely used?
1.25 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
1.26 4.8 Are the appropriate indemnities obtained?
1.27 4.9 Do contractors to WMC who provide or participate in aviation related ground services,
have in their agreements with WMC insurance and indemnity provisions which
adequately address the risks associated with those activities?
1.28 5.1 Where the facility involves WMC in fuel supply and handling, have these activities
been reviewed by WMC’s Risk Management Group?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
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1.29 6.1 Does each ground facility have an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which details the
response procedures for potential aviation related incidents at the facility.
1.30 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
1.31 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting system?
1.32 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
1.33 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
Counts
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
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4.2 Operations Manager
No Std
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Questions to confirm compliance with the standard
2.1 1.3 Has a Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC) been identified for the group or operation?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
2.2 1.3 Does the SAC have specific aviation related responsibilities as required by this
Standard for the operational area to which the SAC is assigned?
2.3 1.3 Does the SAC liaise directly with WMC appointed aviation consultants in their
geographical area for guidance and specialised technical knowledge?
2.4 1 Does the site have a planning process in place that considers all requirements of this
standard?
2.5 1 Does the site assure compliance with the plan?
2.6 1 Are aircraft operations for company business provided only by scheduled airlines or
WMC currently approved charter companies?
2.7 1 Is private flying on company business prohibited?
2.8 1.2 Are commercial airlines used in preference to charter services when planning
passenger movements?
2.9 1.2 Is the choice of commercial airlines made according to the following:-
• Airlines using jet aircraft?
• Airlines who operate small or piston engined aircraft following guidance?
2.10 1.2 Where concerns exist regarding the safety performance of commercial airlines in a
particular area, has guidance been sought from the Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC),
the contracted Aviation Consultant (AC) or from the WMC Aviation Coordinator?
2.11 1.2 Does the site aviation coordinator have access to a current list of non-preferred
commercial airlines?
2.12 2.1 Are charter companies only used with either:
• a term charter contract, or
• a miscellaneous charter services contract.
2.13 2.1 Is there a process to ensure contractor compliance to the contract?
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2.14 2.1 Are these contracts awarded only to companies currently audited and approved by an
authorised WMC aviation auditor?
2.15 2.2.1 Have aviation audits been conducted on all charter companies used?
2.16 2.2.1 Do contracting procedures require aviation audits?
2.17 2.2.1 Is a schedule of aviation audits maintained?
2.18 2.2.1 Are aviation audits conducted by WMC contracted aviation consultants?
2.19 2.2.2 Are there procedures for following up on action items identified in audits?
2.20 2.3.1 Does the planning process include selecting passenger charters by following the
preferences in the standard?
2.21 2.3.1 Are helicopters used for passenger transport turbine powered?
2.22 2.3.1 Is a risk assessment conducted for the use of single engine aircraft for passenger
transport and does it include:
• flight procedures to be used
• flights are conducted with scheduled position reports, logged with an approved
ground facility
• search and rescue (SAR) capability is established in the area of operations
• emergency response procedures are in place
2.23 2.3.1 Are twin engine helicopters used when helicopter operations are conducted over water
at a radius of more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest suitable landing area?
2.24 2.3.1 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not cross hire aircraft without
WMC approval?
2.25 2.3.2 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s minimum aircrew
experience and training requirements as detailed in Appendix I?
2.26 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when flights operate under Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR)
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
2.27 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when the aircraft is certified with passenger capacity
greater than 8
2.28 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when night flying operations are carried out
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2.29 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when an audit has determined that the operations
should be carried out by more than one pilot
2.30 2.3.2 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not use freelance aircrew without
WMC approval?
2.31 2.3.3 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s maximum flight and
duty times?
2.32 2.3.3 Is any proposal for pilots to exceed these flight and duty times referred to the WMC
Aviation Coordinator for review on a case by case basis as part of the exemption
procedure?
2.33 2.3.4 Are there procedures for the administration of passengers, baggage and freight
associated with charter flights
2.34 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
2.35 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
2.36 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
2.37 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
2.38 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
2.39 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
2.40 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
2.41 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
2.42 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
2.43 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
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2.44 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
2.45 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
2.46 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
2.47 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
2.48 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
2.49 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
2.50 2.3.11 Are there controls to prevent non-WMC flying on WMC charters without approval?
2.51 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
2.52 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
2.53 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
2.54 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
2.55 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
2.56 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
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2.57 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engined aeroplane is operating
over water?
2.58 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
survivable materials?
2.59 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Service Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
2.60 3.1 Do charter services conducting specialised role operations (eg airborne geophysical
surveys, helicopter underslung loads) comply with the specific requirements to those
operations as stated in appendix M?
2.61 3.1 Are airborne geophysical surveys conducted in accordance with the International
Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA) Safety Policy Manual?
2.62 3.1 Do only members of IAGSA conduct these surveys?
2.63 3.2 Are passengers prohibited in charter aircraft conducting specialised role flying?
2.64 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
2.65 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
2.66 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
2.67 4.2 Are helipads designed or chosen to take account of a helicopter having engine failure
on take-off or landing?
2.68 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
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2.69 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
2.70 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
2.71 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
2.72 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
2.73 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
2.74 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
2.75 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
2.76 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
2.77 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
area?
2.78 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
2.79 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
2.80 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
2.81 4.8 Are the appropriate indemnities obtained?
2.82 4.9 Do contractors to WMC who provide or participate in aviation related ground
services, have in their agreements with WMC insurance and indemnity provisions
which adequately address the risks associated with those activities?
2.83 5.1 Where the facility involves WMC in fuel supply and handling, have these activities
been reviewed by WMC’s Risk Management Group?
2.84 5.2 Are fuel storage systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
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2.85 5.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
2.86 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
2.87 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
2.88 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
2.89 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
2.90 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
2.91 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
2.92 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
2.93 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
2.94 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
2.95 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
2.96 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
2.97 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
2.98 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
2.99 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
2.100 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
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2.101 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
2.102 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
2.103 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and used?
2.104 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
2.105 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• Reciepts of fuel?
• All fuel supplied to aircraft?
• test results?
• All inspections and maintenance carried out on the fuel facility?
2.106 6.1 Does each ground facility have an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which details the
response procedures for potential aviation related incidents at the facility.
2.107 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
2.108 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting system?
2.109 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
2.110 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
Counts
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access Comments or Further action
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3.1 1.2 Does the site aviation coordinator have access to a current list of non-preferred
airlines?
3.2 2.3.1 Are helicopters used for passenger transport turbine powered?
3.3 2.3.1 Is a risk assessment conducted for the use of single engine aircraft for passenger
transport and does it include:
• flights procedures to be used
• flights are conducted with scheduled position reports, logged with an approved
ground facility
• search and rescue (SAR) capability is established in the area of operations
• emergency response procedures are in place
3.4 2.3.1 Are twin engine helicopters used when helicopter operations are conducted over water
at a radius of more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest suitable landing area?
3.5 2.3.1 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not cross hire aircraft without
WMC approval?
3.6 2.3.2 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s minimum aircrew
experience and training requirements as detailed in Appendix I?
3.7 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when flights operate under Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR)
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
3.8 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when the aircraft is certified with passenger capacity
greater than 8
3.9 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when night flying operations are carried out
3.10 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when an audit has determined that the operations
should be carried out by more than one pilot
3.11 2.3.2 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not use freelance aircrew without
WMC approval?
3.12 2.3.3 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s maximum flight and
duty times?
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3.13 2.3.4 Are there procedures for the administration of passengers, baggage and freight
associated with charter flights
3.14 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
3.15 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
3.16 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
3.17 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
3.18 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
3.19 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
3.20 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
3.21 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
3.22 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
3.23 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
3.24 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
3.25 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
3.26 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
3.27 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
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3.28 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
3.29 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
3.30 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
3.31 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
3.32 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
3.33 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
3.34 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
3.35 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
3.36 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
3.37 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
survivable materials?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
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3.38 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Standard Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
3.39 3.1 Do charter services conducting specialised role operations (eg aerial pipeline surveys,
underslung helicopter loads) comply with the specific requirements to those
operations as stated in appendix M?
3.40 3.1 Are airborne geophysical surveys conducted in accordance with the International
Airborne Geophysics Safety Association (IAGSA) Safety Policy Manual?
3.41 3.1 Do only members of IAGSA conduct these surveys?
3.42 3.2 Are passengers prohibited in charter aircraft conducting specialised role flying?
3.43 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
3.44 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
3.45 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
3.46 4.2 Are helipads designed or chosen to take account of a helicopter having engine failure
on take-off or landing?
3.47 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
3.48 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
3.49 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
3.50 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
3.51 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
3.52 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
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3.53 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
3.54 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
3.55 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
3.56 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
area?
3.57 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
3.58 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
3.59 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
3.60 5.2 Are fuel storage systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
3.61 5.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
3.62 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
3.63 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
3.64 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
3.65 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
3.66 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
3.67 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
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3.68 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
3.69 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
3.70 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
3.71 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
3.72 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
3.73 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
3.74 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
3.75 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
3.76 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
3.77 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
3.78 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
3.79 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
3.80 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and used?
3.81 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
3.82 5.10 Are records maintained of all fuel deliveries and test results?
3.83 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks?
3.84 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting system?
3.85 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to
access and actions required
Comments
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3.86 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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4.1 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
4.2 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
4.3 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
4.4 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
4.5 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
4.6 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
4.7 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
4.8 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
4.9 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
4.10 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
4.11 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
4.12 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
4.13 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
4.14 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
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4.15 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
4.16 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
4.17 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
4.18 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
4.19 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
4.20 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
4.21 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
4.22 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
4.23 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
4.24 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
4.25 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
4.26 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
4.27 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
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4.28 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
4.29 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
4.30 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
4.31 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
4.32 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
4.33 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
4.34 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
4.35 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting System?
4.36 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
4.37 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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5.1 1.3 Has a Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC) been identified for the group or operation?
5.2 1.3 Does the SAC have specific aviation related responsibilities as required by this
Standard for the operational area to which the SAC is assigned?
5.3 1.3 Does the SAC liaise directly with WMC appointed aviation consultants in their
geographical area for guidance and specialised technical knowledge?
5.4 1 Does the site have a planning process in place that considers all requirements of this
standard?
5.5 1 Does the site assure compliance with the plan?
5.6 1 Are aircraft operations for company business provided only by scheduled airlines or
WMC currently approved charter companies?
5.7 1 Is private flying on company business prohibited?
5.8 2.1 Are charter companies only used with either:
• a term charter contract, or
• a miscellaneous charter services contract.
5.9 2.1 Are these contracts awarded only to companies currently audited and approved by an
authorised WMC aviation auditor?
5.10 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
5.11 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
5.12 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
5.13 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
5.14 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
5.15 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
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• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
5.16 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
5.17 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
survivable materials?
5.18 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Service Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
5.19 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
5.20 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
5.21 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
5.22 4.2 Are helipads designed or chosen to take account of a helicopter having engine failure
on take-off or landing?
5.23 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
5.24 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
5.25 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
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5.26 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
5.27 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
5.28 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
5.29 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
5.30 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
5.31 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
5.32 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
area?
5.33 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
5.34 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
5.35 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
5.36 4.8 Are the appropriate indemnities obtained?
5.37 4.9 Do contractors to WMC who provide or participate in aviation related ground
services, have in their agreements with WMC insurance and indemnity provisions
which adequately address the risks associated with those activities?
5.38 5.1 Where the facility involves WMC in fuel supply and handling, have these activities
been reviewed by WMC’s Risk Management Group?
5.39 5.2 Are fuel storage and delivery systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
5.40 5.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
5.41 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
5.42 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
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• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
5.43 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
5.44 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
5.45 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
5.46 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
5.47 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
5.48 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
5.49 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
5.50 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
5.51 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
5.52 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
5.53 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
5.54 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
5.55 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
5.56 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
5.57 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
5.58 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and used?
NA
YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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5.59 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
5.60 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
5.61 6.1 Does each ground facility have an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which details the
response procedures for potential aviation related incidents at the facility.
5.62 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
5.63 6.3 Are all aviation-related incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s Incident
Reporting system?
5.64 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
5.65 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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6.1 1.2 Does the site aviation coordinator have access to a current list of preferred and nonpreferred
airlines?
6.2 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
6.3 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
6.4 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
6.5 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
6.6 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
6.7 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
6.8 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
6.9 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
survivable materials?
6.10 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Service Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
Comments
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6.11 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
6.12 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
6.13 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
6.14 4.2 Are helipads designed to take account of a helicopter having engine failure on takeoff
or landing?
6.15 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
6.16 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
6.17 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
6.18 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
6.19 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
6.20 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
6.21 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
6.22 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
6.23 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
6.24 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
area?
6.25 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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6.26 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
6.27 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
6.28 5.2 Are fuel storage systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
6.29 5.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
6.30 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
6.31 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
6.32 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
6.33 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
6.34 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
6.35 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
6.36 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
6.37 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
6.38 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
6.39 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
6.40 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
6.41 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
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6.42 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
6.43 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
6.44 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
6.45 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
6.46 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
6.47 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
6.48 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and
used?
6.49 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
6.50 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
6.51 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
6.52 6.3 Are all aviation-related incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s Incident
Reporting system?
6.53 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
6.54 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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7.1 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
7.2 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
7.3 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
7.4 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
7.5 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
7.6 6.1 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
7.7 6.4 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter is operating over water?
7.8 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
7.9 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
7.10 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
7.11 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
7.12 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
7.13 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
7..14 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
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7.15 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
7.16 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
7.17 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
7.18 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
7.19 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
7.20 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
7.21 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
7.22 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting system?
7.23 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
7.24 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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8.1 1 Does the site have a planning process in place that considers all requirements of this
standard?
8.2 1 Does the site assure compliance with the plan?
8.3 1 Are aircraft operations for company business provided only by scheduled airlines or
WMC currently approved charter companies?
8.4 1 Is private flying on company business prohibited?
8.5 1.2 Are commercial airlines used in preference to charter services when planning
passenger movements?
8.6 1.2 Where concerns exist regarding the safety performance of commercial airlines in a
particular area, has guidance been sought from the Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC),
the Aviation Consultant (AC) appointed for that area or from the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
8.7 1.2 Does the site aviation coordinator have access to a current list of preferred and nonpreferred
airlines?
8.8 1.3 Do all responsible managers thoroughly familiar with the contents of the standard?
8.9 1.3 Is the Standard implemented and monitored by the line management directly
responsible for the aviation operations?
8.10 1.3 Is there a WMC Aviation Coordinator appointed from within the WMC Group Supply
function?
8.11 1.3 Do the WMC Aviation Coordinator responsibilities include:
• Providing assurance to the Group Manager Supply that the aviation function
within WMC complies with the requirements of this standard including air
operations and ground facilities?
• Appointing and managing the Aviation Consultant?
• Providing technical support and guidance across WMC?
• Disseminating the relevant information to all areas of the company including
maintaining the WMC Aviation Intranet site?
• Managing the contract function for charter operations?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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• Scheduling and arranging audits on aviation charter companies?
Maintaining liason with all Site Aviation Coordinators (SAC’s)?
8.12 1.3 Has a Site Aviation Coordinator (SAC) been identified for the group or operation?
8.13 1.3 Does the SAC have specific aviation related responsibilities for the operational area to
which the SAC is assigned including:
• Verifying site compliance with this standard and providing that assurance to the
General Manager?
• Being the point of reference for the standard on site?
• Disseminating the standard information to new charter operators on site?
• Liasoning with the WMC Aviation Coordinator in consideration of charter
company aviation audit requirements?
• Scheduling and arranging audits on site ground based facilities and services?
• Ensuring aviation audit expenditure is included in the budget cycle?
• Liasoning with site management, the Aviation Coordinator and the contracted
Aviation Consultant in audit closeout actions?
Maintaining communication with all service providers on site?
8.14 1.3 Does the SAC liaise directly with WMC contracted aviation consultants for guidance
and specialised technical advice?
8.15 2.1 Are charter companies only used with either:
a term charter contract, or
a miscellaneous charter services contract.
8.16 2.1 Is there a process to ensure contractor compliance to the contract?
8.17 2.1 Are these contracts awarded only to companies currently audited and approved by an
authorised WMC aviation auditor?
8.18 2.2.1 Have aviation audits been conducted on all charter companies used?
8.19 2.2.1 Do contracting procedures require aviation audits?
8.20 2.2.2 Is a schedule of aviation audits maintained?
8.21 2.2.2 Are aviation audits conducted by WMC approved aviation consultants?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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8.22 2.2.2 Are there procedures for following up on action items identified in audits?
8.23 2.3.1 Does the planning process include selecting passenger charters by following the
preferences in the standard?
8.24 2.3.1 Are helicopters used for passenger transport turbine powered?
8.25 2.3.1 Is a risk assessment conducted for the use of single engine aircraft for passenger
transport and does it include:
• flights are conducted under daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
• flights are conducted with scheduled position reports, logged with an approved
ground facility
• search and rescue (SAR) capability is established in the area of operations
• emergency response procedures are in place
8.26 2.3.1 Are twin engine helicopters used when helicopter operations are conducted over water
at a radius of more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest suitable landing area?
8.27 2.3.1 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not cross hire aircraft without
WMC approval?
8.28 2.3.2 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s minimum aircrew
experience and training requirements as detailed in Appendix I?
8.29 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when flights operate under Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR)
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
Comments or Further action
8.30 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when the aircraft is certified with passenger capacity
greater than 8
8.31 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when night flying operations are carried out
8.32 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when an audit has determined that the operations
should be carried out by more than one pilot
8.33 2.3.2 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not use freelance aircrew without
WMC approval?
8.34 2.3.3 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s maximum flight and
duty times?
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8.35 2.3.3 Is any proposal for pilots to exceed these flight and duty times referred to the WMC
Aviation Coordinator for review on a case by case basis as part of the exemption
procedure?
8.36 2.3.4 Are there procedures for the administration of passengers, baggage and freight
associated with charter flights
8.37 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
8.38 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
8.39 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
8.40 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
8.41 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
8.42 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
8.43 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
8.44 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
8.45 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
8.46 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
8.47 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
8.48 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
8.49 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
8.50 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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8.51 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
8.52 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
8.53 2.3.11 Are there controls to prevent non-WMC flying on WMC charters without approval?
8.54 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
8.55 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
8.56 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
8.57 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
8.58 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
8.59 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
8.60 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
8.61 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
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survivable materials?
8.62 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Service Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
8.63 3.1 Do charter services conducting specialised role operations (eg aerial pipeline surveys,
helicopter underslung loads) comply with the specific requirements to those
operations as stated in appendix I?
8.64 3.2 Are passengers prohibited in charter aircraft conducting specialised role flying?
8.65 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
8.66 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
8.67 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
8.68 4.2 Are helipads designed or chosen to take account of a helicopter having engine failure
on take-off or landing?
8.69 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
8.70 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
8.71 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
8.72 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
8.73 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
8.74 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
8.75 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
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8.76 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
8.77 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
8.78 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
area?
8.79 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
8.80 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
8.81 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
8.82 4.8 Are the appropriate indemnities obtained?
8.83 4.9 Do contractors to WMC who provide or participate in aviation related ground
services, have in their agreements with WMC insurance and indemnity provisions
which adequately address the risks associated with those activities?
8.84 5.1 Where the facility involves WMC in fuel supply and handling, have these activities
been reviewed by WMC’s Risk Management Group?
8.85 5.2 Are fuel storage systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
8.86 5.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
8.87 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
8.88 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
8.89 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
8.90 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
NA YES NO Documents that you should be able to access
and actions required
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8.91 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
8.92 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
8.93 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
8.94 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
8.95 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
8.96 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
8.97 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
8.98 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
8.99 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
8.100 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
8.101 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
8.102 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
8.103 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
8.104 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and
used?
8.105 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
8.106 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
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8.197 10.1 Does each ground facility have an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) which details the
response procedures for potential aviation related incidents at the facility.
8.108 10.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
8.109 10.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s
Incident Reporting system?
8.110 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
8.111 10.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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9.1 1.2 Does the site aviation coordinator have access to a current list of preferred and nonpreferred
airlines?
9.2 2.3.1 Are helicopters used for passenger transport turbine powered?
9.3 2.3.1 Are single engine aircraft only used for passenger transport when all the following are
in place:
• flights are conducted under daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
• flights are conducted with scheduled position reports, logged with an approved
ground facility
• search and rescue (SAR) capability is established in the area of operations
• emergency response procedures are in place
9.4 2.3.1 Are twin engine helicopters used when helicopter operations are conducted over water
at a radius of more than 25 nautical miles from the nearest suitable landing area?
9.5 2.3.1 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not cross hire aircraft without
WMC approval?
9.6 2.3.2 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s minimum aircrew
experience and training requirements as detailed in Appendix I?
9.7 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when flights operate under Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR)?
9.8 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when the aircraft is certified with passenger capacity
greater than 8
9.9 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when night flying operations are carried out
9.10 2.3.2 Are aircraft crewed by two pilots when an audit has determined that the operations
should be carried out by more than one pilot
9.11 2.3.2 Are there controls to ensure a charter company does not use freelance aircrew without
WMC approval?
9.12 2.3.3 Do all contracts with charter companies conform with WMC’s maximum flight and
duty times?
9.13 2.3.4 Are there procedures for the administration of passengers, baggage and freight
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9.14 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
9.15 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
9.16 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
9.17 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
9.18 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
9.19 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
9.20 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
9.21 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
9.22 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
9.23 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
9.24 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
9.25 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
9.26 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
9.27 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
9.28 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
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9.29 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
9.30 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
9.31 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
9.32 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
9.33 2.3.16 Where local conditions require, are passengers given guidance on clothing to be worn
in aircraft?
9.34 2.3.17 Are passengers prohibited on WMC designated “freight only” charter flights?
9.35 2.3.18 Are aeroplanes operating over water beyond gliding distance from land and
helicopters operating over water beyond auto-rotational distance from land:
• equipped with life jackets for all personnel on board the aircraft?
• carrying life rafts with combined capacity sufficient to accommodate the maximum
certified number of passengers and crew that can be carried by the aircraft?
• in the case of helicopters, fitted with approved flotation equipment?
9.36 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter or single engine aeroplane is operating
over water?
9.37 2.3.19 • When aircraft operations are conducted in remote areas, is a survival pack carried
in the aircraft containing emergency ration packs, water and survival equipment?
• Are the survival packs appropriate for the operating environment and sufficient to
sustain all persons on board for a minimum of 2 days?
• Are survival packs in appropriately marked containers constructed of crash
survivable materials?
9.38 2.3.20 Is an Emergency Locater Transmitter (ELT) meeting the requirements of the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States Technical Service Order TSO
C91a or higher fitted to all charter aircraft?
9.39 3.1 Do charter services conducting specialised role operations (eg aerial pipeline surveys,
helicopter underslung loads) comply with the specific requirements to those
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9.40 3.2 Are passengers prohibited in charter aircraft conducting specialised role flying?
9.41 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
9.42 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
Are the location, dimensions and condition of these facilities suited to the
performance of the aircraft using them?
9.43 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
9.44 4.2 Are helipads designed to take account of a helicopter having engine failure on takeoff
or landing?
9.45 4.3 Are all aerodromes and other landing areas inspected to ensure they can be safely
used?
9.46 4.3 Are there scheduled inspections consistent with the nature of the surface, use, weather
conditions and age?
9.47 4.3 Are records maintained of inspections?
9.48 4.4 Where a runway or helipad is deemed not serviceable for normal operations, is there a
procedure to restrict operations which clearly states what actions are to be taken?
9.49 4.4 Is there documented evidence of actions taken?
9.50 4.4 Are the correct markers available to indicate the closure of runways or helipads in
accordance with ICAO recommendations?
9.51 4.5 If night flying operations are routinely carried out, do aerodromes, landing areas and
helipads have permanent lighting systems with back-up power supply?
9.52 4.5 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have emergency lighting systems for 24-
hour emergency capability?
9.53 4.6 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have communications equipment and
protocols for contact with and between aircraft using the facility?
9.54 4.7 Do aerodromes, landing areas and helipads have meteorological measurement
equipment if the facility has no access to an established meteorological service for the
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9.55 4.7 Does each airstrip and helipad have wind direction/strength indicators (windsocks)
positioned such that they are clearly visible to approaching aircraft?
9.56 4.7 Where night operations are conducted, are the windsocks adequately illuminated?
9.57 4.8 Is there a procedure for approving aircraft access by and provision of services to third
parties?
9.58 4.2 Are fuel storage systems designed in accordance with relevant standards?
9.59 4.2 Are fuel storage areas located such that they pose the least hazard to aircraft
operations, personnel and adjacent property?
9.60 5.2 Are fuel storage areas provided with the correct level of protection ?
9.61 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
9.62 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
9.63 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
9.64 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
9.65 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
9.66 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
9.67 5.5 Are fuel storage areas located and designed to minimise the potential for water
contamination of fuel supplies?
9.68 5.5 Is there a fuel spill response and clean-up plan?
9.69 5.6 Are there written procedures for the supply and storage of fuel and the refuelling of
aircraft?
9.70 5.6 Do procedures include measures for the control of passengers and other personnel
during refuelling operations?
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9.71 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
9.72 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
9.73 5.7 Are records kept of fuel handling training?
9.74 5.7 Is there a risk assessment process to determine if hot refuelling is required?
9.75 5.7 Is there a detailed procedure for helicopter underslung load operations where minimal
fuel loads are required for safe operation?
9.76 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
9.77 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
9.78 5.9 Are there procedures to correctly test the quality of all fuel delivered, stored and
used?
9.79 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
9.80 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
9.81 6.2 Does the facility have written Standard Work Procedures (SWP) for aviation related
tasks ?
9.82 6.3 Are all aviation-related incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s Incident
Reporting system?
9.83 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
9.84 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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10.1 2.3.4 Are procedures and controls in place to prevent injury to persons approaching aircraft
when propellers or rotor blades are moving?
10.2 2.3.4 Are there controls on the movement of passengers near aircraft?
10.3 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of 12 or less seats,
are all passengers, baggage and freight weighed?
10.4 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, is checked in baggage and freight weighed?
10.5 2.3.5 For charter operations carrying passengers, on flights using aircraft of more than 12
seats, are Standard Passenger Weights available for use if passengers are not
weighed?
10.6 2.3.5 Is there a process in place for the pilot to evaluate weight while operating in areas
where weighing facilities are not available?
10.7 2.3.5 After passenger baggage and freight has been checked-in and weighed, does it remain
under the control of baggage handling staff until it is loaded on the aircraft?
10.8 2.3.5 Are there procedures in place to ensure that the loading of passengers does not take
place while the aircraft is being refuelled?
10.9 2.3.6 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight manifest or pilot’s log prepared
for the pilot of each flight?
10.10 2.3.6 Is this information passed by radio to base or a copy retained at the departure point?
10.11 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers is a flight safety briefing given to
passengers covering the issues required by the standard?
10.12 2.3.7 For charter operations carrying passengers are safety cards detailing emergency
procedures provided at each seat on the aircraft?
10.13 2.3.7 Are the passenger safety briefing cards specific to the aircraft type and configuration?
10.14 2.3.8 Are passengers made aware of articles which are not allowed on board aircraft?
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10.15 2.3.9 Have procedures been established to ensure that items or materials classified as
Dangerous Goods are not transported by air except in accordance with International
Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations or procedures agreed between WMC
and the aircraft operator?
10.16 2.3.9 Are personnel involved in arranging transport of Dangerous Goods properly trained
with a valid certificate?
10.17 2.3.12 Does the site ensure that WMC personnel are aware that they should not accept lifts in
non-WMC chartered flights for convenience?
10.18 2.3.13 Are passengers made aware that they can provide feedback and comment on charter
flights using the Passenger Post Trip Report?
10.19 2.3.15 Is smoking prohibited on the aircraft or in the designated no smoking area or within
25 meters the aircraft while on the ground?
10.20 2.3.18 Do all passengers and crew on board a helicopter wear approved constant wear,
inflatable life jackets whenever the helicopter is operating over water?
10.21 4.1 Are aerodromes installed, marked, maintained and operated in accordance with ICAO
Annex 14?
10.22 4.1 Do landing areas and helipads conform to appropriate standards such as Australian
Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 92?
10.23 4.1 Are adequate measures taken to control animals and other wildlife from endangering
the safety of aircraft using an aerodrome or other landing area?
10.24 5.3 Where drum fuel is used, are fuel drums stored:
• off the ground?
• on their sides?
• with bungs below liquid level?
10.25 5.3 Is there a stock control system for drum fuel that requires segregation of stock and
chronological use of stock?
10.26 5.3 Are drum fuel stocks inspected at least weekly for leaks and the use of correct storage
practices?
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10.27 5.4 Are aircraft refuelling locations marked and located to minimise hazards?
10.28 5.4 Are refuelling locations provided with operational fire extinguishers?
10.29 5.5 Do fuel storage areas comply with relevant environmental protection regulations,
including any requirements for containment and clean-up of spills?
10.30 5.7 During aircraft refuelling, does the pilot or other nominated crew member follow
established procedures to ensure both the safety of the aircraft and the grade and
quality of the fuel delivered?
10.31 5.7 Are ground personnel involved in fuelling operations trained in the correct procedures
for delivery of fuel to aircraft?
10.32 5.8 Is the refuelling system equipped as required by this standard?
10.33 5.8 Are fuel filter correctly marked?
10.34 5.9 Is quality testing carried out on aviation fuel?
10.35 5.10 Are records maintained of all:
• receipts of fuel?
• fuel supplied to aircraft?
• deliveries and test results?
• inspections and maintenance work on fuel facilities?
10.36 6.3 Are all aviation-related incidents reported in accordance with WMC’s Incident
Reporting system?
10.37 6.3 Are all aviation-related hazards and incidents reported to the WMC Aviation
Coordinator?
10.38 6.3 Does the facility or operation follow the WMC Hazard/Incident Reporting and
Investigation procedure?
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