Airside safety performance audit - v1

Template Questions

• 1. Are communications systems between ground crew/customer service and engineering in place & used ef
• A) ARRIVAL
• Comments
• 2. Has an FOD inspection been made of the bay/gate? Is all aircraft receipt equipment (chocks, ground
• 3. Is bridge fully retracted? If driveable type - is it Parked within its “Home Position” and green p
• 4. Is all GSE parked behind storage/staging line markings?
• 5. Was receipt of the aircraft in accordance with OM15 (hand signals, chocks, warning cones, all clea
• 6. Are “circle of safety” procedures adhered to by all ground staff? (Form 106)
• 7. If manual stairs are used are mandatory numbers of staff utilised and are the stairs manipulated a
• 8. Are door procedures performed in accordance with Jetstar procedures (3 sec wait etc, handle stowag
• 9. Is the leading hand/loadmaster present?
• B) UNLOADING
• 10. Are cargo doors operated correctly (appropriate preparations dependant upon aircraft type) and ar
• 11. If cargo doors A330 are opened from loaders are hand rails and decks configured correctly?
• 12. Are loaders positioned in accordance with “circle of safety” protocols?
• 13. Is the unloading of containers/pallets performed in a safe manner, including the use of the CLS s
• 14. Once holds are discharged are the security checks and inspection of compartment 5 conducted and r
• 15. If loading is not to commence immediately does the operator fully lower the forward deck, if exte
• 16. Is the leading hand/loadmaster present during all loading operations, has load information been d
• C) LOADING
• 17. Are ULD’s inspected for serviceability prior to loading?
• 18. Does the leading hand & loader operator carry out a 3-way check prior to loading each ULD/pallet
• 19. If personnel ride the rear deck is this done in a safe manner (no other load, marked area to stan
• 20. Where “NIL FIT” positions exist are they inspected by the leading hand/loadmaster?
• 21. Do ground service vehicles comply with “circle of safety” protocols (catering, cleaning, engineer
• D) GROUND SERVICING
• 22. Where utilised are high lift vehicles marshalled into and from the aircraft service position, ser
• 23. If compartment 5 is utilised does the belt loader have balustrades fitted to provide fall protect
• 24. Is the refueller positioned so as to allow egress if an emergency was to occur? (Form 106)
• 25. Does a member of the technical crew or the refueller remain in the vicinity of refuelling operati
• 26. In accordance with health regulation requirements are waste and water vehicles/carts segregated s
• 27. Are airside staff appropriately attired for the task (foot wear/hearing protection/ ASIC/High Vis
• E) RAMP SAFETY
• 28. Does staff work at an appropriate pace and do not rush haphazardly between tasks?
• 29. Are vehicles operated/driven in a professional and proficient manner (do staffs refrain from hors
• 30. When vehicles are parked are they secured correctly (transmission in park & hand brake applied)?
• 31. Are there refuelling emergency stop facilities located within easy access from the relevant parki
• 32. Is the general condition of the gate/bay suitable for Jetstar operations (applicable aircraft typ
• 33. Are staff aware of local severe weather procedures in place for lightning storms/weather extremes
• 34. Are ground vehicles positioned so as not to infringe refuelling hazard points (3m from vent/fill
• 35. In general is CASA Form 106/CAR 221 complied with in relation to:• Safety routes & staff attendan
• 36. Was AAA reconciliation completed, did the leading hand/loadmaster have a clear understanding of t
• F) DEPARTURE
• 37. Was the flight documentation complete/accurate and delivered to the flight deck in accordance wit
• 38. Is the towbar inspection certification current/was the bar inspected including shear pins (and sp
• 39. Did the dispatcher complete a diligent “duty of care” walk around prior to dispatch, importantly
• 40. Was the towbar connected and the pushback operation conducted in accordance with OM15 requirement
• 41. Was the aerobridge operator standing by in the event of a “return to gate” (must remain in situ u
• 42. Are staff aware of the procedures for rendering the vehicle/equipment as unserviceable and preven
• G) EQUIPMENT
• 43. Are staff approved/licensed for specific equipment if so how is this displayed/communicated, are
• 44. Are ULD’s stored either on dollies or in purpose built racking?
• 45. Aircraft Cleaning Agents – In stock and meet requirement of Cleaning Materials List in OM15?
• 46. Aircraft Cleaning Equipment – Interior cleaning equipment available and serviceable?
• Findings:Please action and incorporate as part of the corresponding system audit reference number.Jet
• Signature