Safety Procedures Flashcards

What is the most important reason ramp workers must wear high-visibility vests at all times on the ramp?

Answer: To make them visible to vehicle drivers, tug operators, and flight crews

High-visibility clothing helps operators see personnel and avoid collisions on a busy ramp.

An agent must reverse a vehicle toward an aircraft. What is required?

Answer: Use a guide person to direct the vehicle and keep them in sight at all times

Reversing toward aircraft has limited visibility, so a guide must direct the driver to prevent contact.

Which item is a common source of FOD on the ramp that agents should watch for?

Answer: Luggage tags, loose straps, and bag wheels

Small loose items from baggage, like tags and wheels, can be ingested by engines or puncture tires.

What should a ramp agent do if a marshalling signal from the marshaller is unclear?

Answer: Stop the operation and seek clarification before continuing

When a signal is unclear, stopping is the safest action to prevent collision or injury.

Why must personnel stay clear of an aircraft's APU exhaust during ground operations?

Answer: APU exhaust is hot and can cause burns and contains harmful fumes

The APU exhaust emits hot gases that can burn skin and expose workers to harmful fumes.

During deicing operations, what hazard should ramp personnel be aware of?

Answer: Deicing fluid makes ramp surfaces slippery and can irritate eyes and skin

Glycol-based deicing fluid creates slippery surfaces and can irritate skin and eyes, so PPE and caution are needed.

What should a ramp agent do before operating any ground support equipment at the start of a shift?

Answer: Perform a pre-use inspection of brakes, lights, tires, and controls

Pre-use inspections catch defects that could cause accidents or aircraft damage before the equipment is used.