Gladstone Airport Corporation is committed to ensuring workplace health and safety. Their policy aims to eliminate work-related injury and provide safe work environments. They will ensure safety issues are considered in business operations and comply with relevant laws, codes, and client requirements. Workers are encouraged to consult on safety policies. The airport also implements risk management and safety training programs. The vision is to foster a safety-focused culture.

1. WELCOME
GLADSTONE AIRPORT CORPORATION
CONTRACTOR INDUCTION
Module 2 - Safety

2. Safety
WORKPLACE HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Gladstone Airport Corporation provides quality customer service, safety and security to our customers and is committed to
ensuring the health and safety of our stakeholders (employees, tenants, contractors, clients, and the general public)
throughout our operations. We are also committed to implementing and maintaining an effective health and safety system
which complies with the management system standard AS/NZS 4801:2001.
Gladstone Airport Corporation aims to eliminate the incidence of work related injury and ill health, to provide work
environments that do not compromise the safety of any individual, and to ensure that health and safety is proactively
managed throughout the Corporation.
This goal will be realised through:
• Ensuring health and safety issues are considered an integral part of the way we do business.
• Complying with all applicable workplace health and safety laws (the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 and
Regulations), codes of practice, statutory obligations, and client and Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements.
• Encouraging appropriate consultation with all stakeholders on the Corporation’s health and safety policies and
standards, and ensuring that these are communicated and observed.
• Implementing risk management systems to identify, assess, monitor and control workplace risks and hazards.
• Establishing measurable objectives and targets and judging against these targets to ensure continued improvement
aimed at elimination of work related injury and illness.
• Ensuring the workplace is safe with minimal hazards to stakeholders.
• Maintaining a program of education and training to enhance the skill levels and safety awareness of all employees.
Our vision is to foster a workplace culture where safety is considered a core value, safe behaviour is encouraged and
respected, and continual improvement is considered to be part of the Gladstone Airport Corporation's way.
We will ensure that our Health and Safety Policy is understood, implemented and maintained at all levels. This policy
complements our Quality Policy and Environmental Policy.
This policy will be displayed in a prominent position and will be made available to members of the public upon request.

3. Safety
Health and Safety Representatives
Ragini D’Sa
Terminal
Representative
Chis Long
Airside
Representative
Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) are workers elected or selected for the role, who represent
the health and safety interests of workers within their workgroup for a person conducting a business
or undertaking (PCBU).
Should you have any issues relating to safety please direct your concerns to the above persons or
directly to management.
Samantha Steinhardt
Administration
Representative

4. Gladstone Airport’s Safety Management System requires all:
• Hazards to be identified and reported; and
• Incidents and accidents to be reported
Reporting forms are available from the administration office or speak with a GAC Supervisor
or WH&S representative in this regard.
All personnel working at the airport need to be aware that any Safety or security breach may
result in exclusion from airside areas or zones.
Spill Kits
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Safety

5. Level of Risk or Reoccurring if not addressed (Consequence x Likelihood) – Please Circle
Likelihood
Consequences
1 Minor 2 Moderate 3 Major 4 Critical 5 Extreme
1Rare L L M H H
2 Unlikely L L M H E
3Possible L M H E E
4 Likely M H H E E
5 Almost certain H H E E E
Leasteffective<-Most
effective
Method of Control Examples
Eliminate the Hazard Eliminate the source of noise
Substitute the Hazard Replace noisy plant/ equipment with less noisy plant/ equipment.
Engineering Controls Change work processes or physical work environment,
i.e. Redesigning work, plant, equipment, components or premises
Isolate noise using physical barriers and insulators.
i.e. house noisy plant in a cabinet, different room or building
Administrative controls Develop Safe Work Procedures or work systems.
i.e. limit entry or time spent in a hazardous area
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
Issue applicable PPE to employees working in area of risk.
Train employees on use, fit, storage and maintenance. i.e. Noise
level rated ear muffs
Methods of Minimizing Exposure Hazards
Using the Hierarchy of Controls, always consider elimination where possible then working through each control option/s until resolved.
RISK RATING:
Use this risk rating to determine the type of Action to take to control Risk(circle one)
E Extreme risk Do not undertake operation - re-evaluate proposed work method and introduce more effective controls
H High risk Significant control measures to be implemented before work commences
M Moderate risk Responsibilities are defined and understood by worker, routine supervision required
L Low Risk Manage by routine procedures and work practices
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
This matrix and risk score system helps determine priority for corrective action.
1.Consider what can go wrong
2.Determine how bad the outcome would be - Consequences
3.Determine how likely it is to happen - Likelihood
4.Calculate the risk level
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6. The Asbestos Registers MUST be consulted PRIOR to any works.
Some of Gladstone Airport’s building’s contain asbestos. Before commencing any works in any building
that may disturb the asbestos, all contractors and staff need to have read, understood and signed the
asbestos register.
Upon review of the Asbestos Register the staff member/contractor, shall complete the register log located
in the back of the Asbestos Register. The following must be provided:
• Date
• Name
• Nature of Work
• Signature
• Name of Organisation
ASBESTOS
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7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Whilst conducting work at the airport it is your responsibility to ensure that
safe work procedures are adhered to. The correct PPE is to be worn, where
required, for all works undertaken at the airport.
High Visibility clothing must be worn at all times whilst working on roadways,
carparks and Airside
It is important to remember whilst airside the noise generated from aircraft
exceeds that of the normal level allowable in a 8 hour period.
• Daily noise exposure level allowable in a 8 hour period is 85dBA.
• The noise generated by a Q400 at 20m distance is around 105dBA.
Suitable hearing protection is required during all aircraft power in, power out, start and shut down
operations.
Liaise with Gladstone Airport Corporation (GAC) HSR if you require any further information.
Safety

8. All contractors must have completed the online induction and be
issued with a work permit and relevant identification before any work
can be conducted on airport grounds. Depending on the type of work
being undertaken a Work Method Statement (WMS) must also be
completed.
It is important to remember that work airside involving welding,
grinding, oxy cutting and naked flame must not be completed whilst
aircraft are parked on the apron.
All Contractors are to report to the Operations Office prior to any works
being conducted at the airport. If the office is unattended all enquires
should be directed to the Administration Office.
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PERMITS

9. To be considered fit for work you must not be affected by alcohol or drugs – prescription or otherwise. The
effects of alcohol and drugs lead to poor judgement, reduced alertness to potential dangers and a false
sense of confidence in hazardous environments.
Gladstone Airport Corporation has a compliant CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP). The
DAMP covers all staff and contractors working airside and will include testing in circumstances such as:
• return to work
• suspicion
• after an accident
• random
Testing will be either saliva/urine for testable drugs and/or breathalyser for alcohol.
All staff need to be aware that Civil Aviation Safety Authority can step off an aircraft
at any time and test any person.
ALL PERSONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMMEDIATELY REPORTING ANY STAFF/CONTRACTOR
OR TENANT THAT THEY SUSPECT MAY BE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS TO
THEIR SUPERVISOR.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT PLAN (DAMP)
Safety

10. Safety
EMERGENCY STOPS
The Glidepath conveyor system is situated in the terminal and
extends from the check-in area, back of house and downstairs
to baggage make up. Emergency stop buttons are located along
this conveyor for the safety of staff.
It is important to remember that if there is any blockages on the
conveyor system, the emergency stop button must be pressed
before attempting to clear the bag.
The emergency stop buttons located on the Glidepath system
look like this.
Gladstone Airport has an escalator and lift located
outside boarding gate 3. The escalator is fitted with
emergency stops, in the event someone has a fall on
the escalator the emergency stop button needs to be
pressed before assistance can be administered.
The emergency stops are located at the top and bottom
of the escalator and are highlight with yellow and black
stripes. Located on the top floor outside boarding gate
3 is the panel which switches the escalator on
manually, the stop button on this panel will do the same
as the emergency stops on the escalator.

11. BEWARE
Propellers and jet
engines create a
very strong blast
behind the aircraft
It is important to remember whilst airside, the movement
area is active at all times. All staff working airside need to
ensure they keep a safe distance from all aircraft.
The strength and effect of the jet blast or prop wash depends
on the amount of thrust the pilot gives the engines.
Even on low thrust – as the plane taxis for example – the jet
blast or prop wash is incredibly powerful.
AIRSIDE SAFETY
Safety

12. ATR Hotel Mode Engaged
Unsafe to approach because Noise from
engine
ATR Hotel Mode Disengaged
NO noise coming from engine
Safety
When working airside you will encounter the ATR 72 aircraft on a daily basis, this aircraft has a function
called ‘Hotel Mode’. Do not approach this aircraft if there is noise coming from the engines, even if the
propellers have stopped moving. The starboard engine has a prop lock which is engaged before the
aircraft is powered down. Once there is no noise coming from the engine ‘hotel mode’ has been
disengaged and the aircraft is safe to approach. Airline staff have been provided with specific training to
allow them to approach the aircraft once it is on the parking Bay.

13. Loose items left lying around are called FOD or Foreign Object Debris.
Any loose items, including tools, drink cans or sunglasses can become
dangerous missiles if caught in an engine’s jet or prop blast.
Even simple things like a plastic bag, if not securely covered, may be
sucked into a jet or prop engine and cause costly damage.
There are FOD Bins located airside for any FOD that you may come
across, please dispose of all rubbish appropriately.
FOD ONLY
FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD)
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14. On Tuesday, 25th July 2000 the first fatal accident involving Concorde occurred with Concorde 203 out bound
from Paris to New York. It crashed 60 seconds after take off after suffering tyre blow out that caused a fuel
tank to rupture. This started a sequence of events that caused a fire which eventually led to 2 engines failing
and the aircraft crashing.
All 109 people (100 passengers and 9 crew) on board were killed.
4 people in a local hotel on the ground were also killed.
THE CAUSE:
A PIECE OF METAL
ON THE RUNWAY !!!
EFFECTS OF FOD
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15. Birds and animals are a serious risk to aircraft. Airport operators must manage birds and animals on and in
the vicinity of the airport. The AROs are responsible for managing the wildlife airside to minimise the risk to
aircraft arriving and departing at the airport. Serious damage may be caused to the aircraft and engines if any
wildlife come in contact with an aircraft. Any contractors working on site should limit food waste, have
effective water storage and undertake effective waste management procedures to ensure that the waste does
not attract birds.
Some examples of airport incidents caused by wildlife:
Litigation
on 3 June 1993, an Air France Concorde ingested a Canada goose into the number 3 engine on landing at
New York’s JFK airport. The engine suffered an uncontained failure, causing parts to go into the number 4
engine. Subsequently, both engines were destroyed. The aircraft was out of service for 5 days while repairs
were made.
The airport operator (the New York Port Authority) paid $5.3 million in compensation to Air France for losses
incurred.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
Safety
Litigation
In January 2005 the airline was awarded $4
million because of
negligence in operating the airfield. A hedgehog
had been struck
by an earlier flight (which attracted the gulls), but
airport operations personnel had failed to remove
the carcass.

16. AIRPORT EMERGENCIES
GAC has an Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP). This identifies roles and responsibilities in an emergency. All
GAC staff have appropriate training in dealing with emergences at the airport, please follow any direction
given by any GAC staff immediately.
Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting
(ARFF)
It is important to understand that in a recognized emergency you are
to ensure that you:
• Do NOT attempt any rescue action.
• Do NOT hinder the efforts of emergency services personnel.

17. CONGRATULATIONS!
You have now completed the ‘Module 2 - Safety’ of the Gladstone Airport
Corporation Induction.
Please proceed to the next module.