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Medevac safety helicopter
This document provides an overview of annual helicopter safety training for YEMS personnel who work with medical evacuation helicopters. It outlines safety procedures for approaching and departing helicopters, crew cooperation, safety equipment, loading and unloading patients, prohibited operations like hover entrance/exit, and patient management considerations for flights. The training covers danger zones, using safe corridors, waiting for rotor stops, following pilot instructions, and maintaining awareness of hazards.
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- 1. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Yukon Emergency Medical Services Medevac Operations Helicopter Safety Training
- 2. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Objective All YEMS personnel who work around helicopters must be trained annually in the procedures required to operate safely around rotary aircraft.
- 3. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Outline Danger Zones Approaching and Departing the Aircraft Crew Co-operation / Safety Briefing Safety and Survival Equipment Loading and Unloading Equipment Prohibited Operations Patient Management
- 4. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016
- 5. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Helicopter Danger Zones CAUTIONCAUTION CAUTIONCAUTION DANGERDANGER SAFESTSAFEST
- 6. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Approach and deplane using the safe corridors to the front and side of the aircraft as directed by the pilot. Avoid traveling upslope until clear of the rotor arc. Crouch slightly and employ Personal Protective Equipment to protect your eyes and unprotected skin.
- 7. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Whenever possible wait for the rotors to stop turning before approaching or departing a rotary aircraft. Wait for confirmation from the pilot - either visual or audible (radio transmission) before emplaning or deplaning. While under a helicopter that is under power you may feel the urge to rush - DON’T - Use slow, methodical and deliberate motions.
- 8. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Even a slowly rotating or drooping rotor blade has the power to injure or kill! Do not become complacent. Remain aware of potential hazards and changing situations.
- 9. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Crew Cooperation YEMS Medevac personnel are not helicopter passengers – they are aircraft crew members engaged in helicopter operations.
- 10. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Crew Resource Management Before engaging in helicopter operations ask the pilot for an aircraft familiarization and safety briefing. While the pilot is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft, passenger and patient safety is the responsibility of all crew members.
- 11. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 A safety briefing must include: An overview of main and tail rotor hazards Emplaning and deplaning procedures The location of first aid kit and survival gear ELT/Fire extinguisher location and operation Door and seat belt operation Equipment storage and stretcher operations
- 12. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 First Aid Kit
- 13. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Survival Equipment
- 14. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
- 15. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Fire Extinguisher
- 16. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Seat Belts http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishflyguy/2425021379/ http://www.ecrater.com/p/6222639/airline-airplane-seat-belt-seatbelt http://www.aircraftpartslist.com/listing_detail.php?id=22040 8872984&title=PIPER+PA23+INERTIA+REEL+AIRPLANE +AIRCRAFT+SEAT+BELT+STC
- 17. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Always get a safety briefing from the pilot. This must be done for all aircraft even similar makes and models. Some features that may be different on similar aircraft are: High/low skid gear Slam/no slam doors Bear paws/no bear paws Head sets (push to talk vs. hot) Stretcher types / Patient loading
- 18. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 DURING FLIGHT Whenever patient care permits, remain seated with your seat belt attached. Attendants MUST be seated and equipment secured for both take-off and landing. If you are in the front seat – keep hands and equipment clear of all controls and switches. While en-route discuss mission requirements such as weather concerns, time constraints, ground time required for patient care and anticipated weight/space restrictions.
- 19. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 LOADING CARGO Equipment must be loaded in the cabin and tail boom compartments in accordance with the pilot’s instructions. Ensure that weight is distributed evenly – both laterally and fore / aft. If there is a mixed load of cargo and passengers, the cargo must be loaded so all exits are accessible to passengers.
- 20. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 CARGO IN THE TAIL BOOM Secure light or potentially hazardous items in the tail boom with the permission of the pilot. Unload the tail boom before the forward compartments to ensure Centre of Gravity is maintained. If unloading items while the rotors are turning, maintain control of doors and any light articles that may be drawn into the rotors.
- 21. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 INTERNAL LOADING Flammable or dangerous goods (Oxygen and some medications such as Entonox) should be stored outside the crew cabin when not in use. Heavy items such as defibrillators should be carried as close to the center of the cabin as possible. Ensure cabin cargo is secured to prevent shifting during flight. Never obstruct flight controls.
- 22. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 UPON LANDING Do not undo your seat belt or attempt to exit the helicopter until the landing gear is on the ground and the pilot has given approval. Obtain a signal or verbal instruction from the pilot before approaching or exiting the aircraft. Discuss and agree with the pilot what your intentions are after you have exited the aircraft.
- 23. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 - If it is not possible for the pilot to shut the rotors down to remain at the helipad, discuss leaving the aircraft with the rotors turning. - Gather equipment and walk clear of the rotor arc in clear view of the pilot. Crouch down in a group until the aircraft has flown away. Remember to make a plan for ongoing communication and pick-up BEFORE the pilot flies away.
- 24. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 If it is unsafe for you to move outside the rotor arc, crouch in view of the pilot to the front of the aircraft until the helicopter has lifted off and flown away.
- 25. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 NEVER walk upslope away from a helicopter whose rotors are still turning.
- 26. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Hover Entrance and Hover Exit are the practices of entering or leaving a helicopter while the skids are not touching the ground. Hover Entrance/Exit
- 27. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Hover Entrance/Exit are specialty operations requiring specific training and safety procedures. There is no operational requirement for YEMS personnel to ever be involved in hover entrance/exit operations.
- 28. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Refueling will be carried out by the pilots or flight engineers. YEMS staff will NOT refuel aircraft.. Hot fueling is at the discretion of the pilot. YEMS staff and patients WILL NOT be on board during refueling. NO SMOKING AT OR NEAR FUELING SITES Helicopter Refueling
- 29. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Patient Management The cabin of a helicopter is both cramped and noisy – a difficult place to provide patient care in flight. However the noise, unregulated air temperature, altitude and vibration associated with rotary aircraft operations will adversely affect patient condition unless the attendant anticipates and prepares for this environment.
- 30. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Patient Management Considerations 1 vs 2 attendants? Positioning of equipment. Initiation of intravenous access? Extra batteries, oxygen and blankets. Positioning of patient to optimize access. Need for airway protection and ventilation?
- 31. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Bell 206 (Jet Ranger or Long Ranger The Jet Ranger and Long Ranger both have stretcher mounts that can be attached to the left side of the aircraft. Most 206 stretchers are unpadded and can not elevate the head or be used to provide SMR. However, this assembly can hold the Ferno # 9 Stretcher or a backboard. http://www.colacambulance.com/ HEMS%202.htm
- 32. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 AS350 – A-Star The A-Star also has a left-mounted stretcher option that can be put in place by the pilot on request. Some of these stretchers have padding and may be used to elevate the head of the patient. They are also able to hold the Ferno # 9 Stretcher and/or a back board. http://www.aero.pub.ro/wp- content/themes/aero.pub.ro/uploads/ JANE_S_ALL_THE_WORLD_S_AIRCRAFT/ JANE_S_AIRCRAFT_UPGRADES/ jau_0552.htm
- 33. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 http://www.airambulancetechnology.com/he_bell%20205.htm Bell 205/212 The Bell 205 and 212 are much larger helicopters more commonly employed locally during Wildland Fire Season. The # 9 stretcher, backboard or rolling stock cot (i.e., the 35P) can be secured to the floor in a number of configurations allowing attendants to sit/operate on both sides of the patient.
- 34. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Patient Management YEMS has no dedicated air carrier for rotary operations. This means that attendants will be working with a variety of different helicopters, pilots and companies. Familiarize yourself with the aircraft layout and discuss patient care requirements with the flight crew before you fly.
- 35. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Do not assume: That the pilot knows what you will need to carry the patient appropriately. Discuss the options for positioning a stretcher-bound patient before you leave the Helipad and make sure you have all the necessary equipment.
- 36. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 A FINAL CONSIDERATION: If you are boarding a helicopter to participate in a Medevac, you are likely going into a remote area. Are you clothed and equipped appropriately?
- 37. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Summary Helicopters allow YEMS personnel to access remote areas but present significant risks to crew members and patients. Knowledge of and adherence to safe work practices are the only way to work safely around these useful but potentially deadly machines.
- 38. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Questions?
- 39. Annual Rotary WingOperations Training Helicopter Safety YEMS – Medevac Helicopter Safety Training April 20, 2016 Thank You