HAC Oil & Gas IBP - Helicopter Association of Canada
HAC Oil & Gas IBP - Helicopter Association of Canada
HAC Oil & Gas IBP - Helicopter Association of Canada
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Slings and nets, external cargo operations etcHazard descriptionSlings, nets and baskets or bag catchers are <strong>of</strong>tenused for external load operations. Failure <strong>of</strong> suchequipment can result in uncontrolled motion/fall <strong>of</strong>cargo.Operation <strong>of</strong> external cargo, entails risk <strong>of</strong>:oooooFalling cargo•Slings may get entangled with rotorsPersons getting entangled or pinched.OverloadingEntanglement with objects on the groundSuggested controlsSelection <strong>of</strong> appropriate equipment, regularinspection, color code and tag to facilitate inspection.Training <strong>of</strong> personnel and load masters:ooooodo not stand on ropes,do not attach to body or wrap around bodyparts.Do not stand under suspended loads, keepfrom under flight path.Careful handling <strong>of</strong> equipment and slings,avoiding damaging theseTake suspect or damaged equipment orslings immediately out <strong>of</strong> serviceHouse keeping.TrainingRestrict work to qualified, designated personnel.Avoid flying over populated areas etc.Drop long line ahead <strong>of</strong> landing pad and keep in fullsight <strong>of</strong> pilot.Avoid/remove objects on the ground with whichslings/nets can get entangledOGC <strong>IBP</strong> | Revision Date: Sept 2009 DRAFT68
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