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- | ====== | + | ====== 2. Safety on the Airfield and in the Air ====== |
- | ===== - Safety Overview ===== | + | ===== 2.1 Safety Overview ===== |
The safety and wellbeing of our members, visitors, and our community neighbours is our primary focus. | The safety and wellbeing of our members, visitors, and our community neighbours is our primary focus. | ||
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- | You, as a member or a visiting pilot, have a responsibility to be familiar with the BGA Laws & Rules and this Airfield Operations Manual and to follow these procedures to best reduce the risks to yourself and your fellow members. | + | You, as a member or a visiting pilot, have a responsibility to be familiar with the BGA Laws & Rules and this Airfield Operations Manual and to follow these procedures to best reduce the risks to yourself and your fellow members. |
You also have a duty of care towards your fellow pilots and members by helping them to avoid putting themselves or others at risk. | You also have a duty of care towards your fellow pilots and members by helping them to avoid putting themselves or others at risk. | ||
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- | ===== - FlySafe ===== | + | ===== 2.2 FlySafe ===== |
This is the SGC Safety Programme which has the aim of recording details of any defects, incidents, or accidents and corrective actions so that we cumulatively reduce the risks on the airfield and in the air. Any member can report an incident on FlySafe. The CFI and Safety Officer are automatically notified when a new incident is posted. | This is the SGC Safety Programme which has the aim of recording details of any defects, incidents, or accidents and corrective actions so that we cumulatively reduce the risks on the airfield and in the air. Any member can report an incident on FlySafe. The CFI and Safety Officer are automatically notified when a new incident is posted. | ||
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FlySafe can be accessed via [[https:// | FlySafe can be accessed via [[https:// | ||
- | ===== - Incident/ | + | ===== 2.3 Incident/ |
All incidents and accidents must be reported at the earliest opportunity. | All incidents and accidents must be reported at the earliest opportunity. | ||
- | ==== - Accidents ==== | + | ==== 2.3.1 Accidents ==== |
- | Accidents must be reported to the CFI as soon as possible. An accident is when there is fatal or serious injury to a person or substantial damage to an aircraft. If the CFI is not immediately available the person in charge of the airfield must follow the [[https:// | + | Accidents must be reported to the CFI as soon as possible. An accident is when there is fatal or serious injury to a person or substantial damage to an aircraft. If the CFI is not immediately available the person in charge of the airfield must follow the {{:safety: |
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+ | ==== 2.3.2 Incidents ==== | ||
Incidents must be reported via FlySafe as soon as possible, or else to the CFI or Safety Officer. They will decide what actions to take, including reporting to the BGA if appropriate. An incident is when there is minor injury, minor damage, substantial damage not during flight or when something occurred that could have led to damage or an accident. | Incidents must be reported via FlySafe as soon as possible, or else to the CFI or Safety Officer. They will decide what actions to take, including reporting to the BGA if appropriate. An incident is when there is minor injury, minor damage, substantial damage not during flight or when something occurred that could have led to damage or an accident. | ||
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There is further guidance on the BGA website: [[https:// | There is further guidance on the BGA website: [[https:// | ||
- | ===== - Accident/ | + | ===== 2.4 Accident/ |
- | The actions required in the event of an accident are outlined in the [[https:// | + | The actions required in the event of an accident are outlined in the {{:safety: |
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The first actions in the event of a serious accident are to stop further flying, inform the Duty or Lead Instructor, and inform the CFI as soon as possible. | The first actions in the event of a serious accident are to stop further flying, inform the Duty or Lead Instructor, and inform the CFI as soon as possible. | ||
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A copy of the Emergency Action Plan is kept in the office and in the launch point caravan | A copy of the Emergency Action Plan is kept in the office and in the launch point caravan | ||
- | [[1. Key Messages]] | [[:airfield_manual# | + | [[: |