Airside Safety and Procedures Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of daily airfield inspections?

Answer: Identify and correct safety hazards including pavement damage, lighting outages, and FOD

Daily inspections find and document hazards for correction before they affect operations.

What is the challenge procedure in airport security?

Answer: Questioning any person in a secured area not displaying proper identification

All authorized persons must challenge individuals not properly displaying credentials in secured areas.

What is the correct procedure when a construction zone is active on the airfield?

Answer: Follow all barricades, NOTAMs, and restrictions—never enter without authorization

Construction zones have specific access restrictions and safety requirements.

What is a Safety Management System (SMS)?

Answer: Systematic approach to managing safety through policy, assessment, assurance, and promotion

SMS is an organization-wide approach including hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety promotion.

What should you do if you see a vehicle in the movement area without an amber beacon?

Answer: Report to airport operations immediately

A vehicle without a beacon is a safety hazard. Report the observation.

What is the proper procedure for reporting a near-miss incident?

Answer: File a report with all details to airport operations

All near-misses must be formally reported with full details.