LEVEL RULES FOR DRIVERS OPERATING AIRSIDE AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT

Transcription

1 LEVEL 2 RULES FOR DRIVERS OPERATING AIRSIDE AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT

2 This handbook has been produced as a reference for all those driving on airside at Melbourne Airport. It details the safety rules for drivers and compliments the Melbourne Airport Safety Policy. Melbourne Airport and all of our stakeholders aim to provide for the safety of all people on the airside of the airport, for the safe and orderly movement of traffic and the protection of aircraft. The handbook is issued as an addendum to the Airside Vehicle Control Handbook.

3 Contents INTRODUCTION... 5 DEFINITIONS... 6 ESSENTIAL SAFETY RULES - Airside Authorities Seat belt Beacon Vehicle Signage Drugs and Alcohol Children and Animals Bicycles No Seat No Ride Speed Limits Smoking Safety Officers Pedestrians High Visibility Clothing Noise Low Visibility Headlights High Winds and Thunderstorms Secure Load Towing of Freight Dollies Foreign Object Debris Dangerous Goods Fatigue Reporting of Spills / Accidents / Incidents Emergency Exit SAFETY AROUND AIRCRAFT - Aircraft Pushback Give Way to Aircraft Helicopters Clearance to Aircraft Hold Safe Engine Jet Blast and Ingestion Engine Run Ground Cones Propellers Underneath an Aircraft Refuelling Operations Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft Mobile Phones VEHICLES - Vehicle Traffic Parked Equipment and Vehicles Vehicles under Escort Situational Awareness Fuel/Oil Spills ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS AND OTHER EMERGENCIES... 16

4 AIRSIDE MARKERS, MARKINGS AND SIGNS... F/O* - Road Signs...F/O - Parking Areas...F/O - Safety Areas...F/O - Works Areas... F/O - Equipment Storage Areas...F/O - Equipment Staging Areas...F/O - Manoeuvring Area Limit Line...F/O - Apron Service Road...F/O - Aircraft Parking Clearance Line... F/O - Hold Safe Marking...F/O - Live Taxiway Crossing...F/O - Giveway to Live Taxiway...F/O - Low Strength Pavement Markings...F/O - Height Clearances on Airside...F/O - Aircraft Lead-in Line...F/O - Parking Position Designation Marking...F/O - Aircraft Nosewheel Stop Bar Marshalling...F/O - Aircraft Nosewheel Stop Bar Visual Guidance Docking System...F/O - Fuel Hydrants... F/O - Aircraft Lead-out Line...F/O - Push Back Line...F/O - Push Back Limit Line...F/O - Engine Start Position...F/O - Engine Ground Run Cones...F/O - Tow Bar Disconnect Points...F/O - Tug Manoeuvring Area...F/O VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS... F/O* PENALTIES SUMMARY...18 NEED MORE INFORMATION? EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CONTACTS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE...19 *F/O - refers to fold out

5 Introduction Being selected to undergo airside driver training means you will become a special part of the airside team. It is important that you rise to the task of driving safely, thus contributing to a safer airside environment. Safety must ride with you at all times. This booklet has been developed for those drivers who are required to operate on the Airside Road and Apron areas at Melbourne Airport. To drive in the areas illustrated in green and blue on the plans you need to hold a Level 2 Airside Driver Authority. This is one of several different levels of ADA in place at the airport. Additional endorsements are required for access to the Perimeter Road or to drive on any of the grassed areas (illustrated in yellow on the plans). Approved vehicles must display a vehicle permit for the area they are proposed to operate in. As a Level 2 authorised driver you must ensure that you are driving an appropriately approved vehicle. The operations of vehicles and equipment on airside may appear to be simple but the reality is that the traffic system is a complex operation, and your knowledge of the airside rules and regulations and respect for your airside colleagues is vital. Everyone has a job to do and safely operating your vehicle in that work environment is only one part of your task. Penalty points are imposed for any breach of these rules and regulations. Your Airside Driver Authority may be revoked for any driving behaviour that is dangerous to safe airside operations. 5

6 Definitions Airport A defined area of land (including any buildings, installations and equipment), intended to be used either wholly or in part for the arrival, departure and movement of aircraft. Airport Operator The airport operator company - Melbourne Airport. Airside The movement area of an airport, adjacent terrain and buildings or portions thereof, access to which is controlled. In short, everywhere on the inside of the security fenceline. Airside Road / Freight Service Road Airside Road runs along the front of the terminal and underneath and adjacent to the terminal concourses, Freight Service Road is the roadway in front of the cargo buildings on the southern apron and it continues around to the Australia Post facility. Approved Issuing Authority An organisation approved by the airport operator to issue Authorities to Drive Airside. Apron That part of an Airport to be used for the purpose of enabling passengers to board or disembark from aircraft, loading or unloading cargo from an aircraft, refuelling, parking or aircraft maintenance. Authorised Training Officer A training officer of an Approved Issuing Authority or an officer of the Airport Operator, approved by the Airport Operator to train and test applicants for an Authority to Drive Airside. Authority to Drive Airside (ADA) An authority issued by the Airport Operator or Approved Issuing Authority to a driver for the purpose of driving in certain areas on the Airside. Also known as an Airside Driver Authority. Authority for Use Airside (AUA) An authority to be affixed to a vehicle approved to access the Airside, issued by the Airport Operator. Otherwise known as a vehicle permit. 6

7 Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) A card issued to an individual under authority of the Department of Infrastructure & Regional Development that allows access of persons on duty to the Security Restricted Area of the Airport. Concourse The concourse are the parts of the terminal building that extend from the main terminal onto the apron areas. A concourse is sometimes called a pier or a finger. Escort The supervision of a vehicle and its occupant s airside by a person whereby that person takes responsibility for and provides guidance to the driver. Escort Officer A person authorised by the Airport Operator to perform the act of escorting another vehicle on the Airside of the Airport. Landside That portion of an Airport not designated as Airside to which the general public normally has free access. Manoeuvring Area That part of an Airport to be used for the taxiing, takeoff and landing of aircraft (i.e. Taxiways and Runways). Movement Area That part of an Airport to be used for the surface movement of aircraft, including Manoeuvring Areas and Aprons. Perimeter Road The road that extends from Qantas Catering to Gate 12 which facilitates the travel of approved vehicles to various controlled areas, provided they have clearance. Security Restricted Area (SRA) Any part of the airport to which access is restricted to persons holding an authorised identification card valid for that part of the airport. 7

8 Essential Safety Rules Airside Authorities At all times you must have your ASIC clearly displayed Authority to Drive Airside Authority for Use Airside (Vehicle Permit) State Driver Licence Seat belt You must wear one at all times whilst driving on the airside and ensure all other occupants of the vehicle are wearing one as well. Beacon Rotating beacons are to be activated at all times when you are driving on the airside (Day & Night). The beacon must be clearly visible in normal daylight in all directions from a minimum distance of 200m. Vehicle Signage Vehicles are to display a sign of a minimum A4 size (297mm x 210mm) to clearly identify the company the vehicle belongs to. The sign is to be displayed both sides, on the outside of the vehicle. Drugs and Alcohol All Airside Drivers must maintain zero drug and alcohol readings. Drivers will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing if they are involved in a vehicle accident or incident, or they commit a breach of the Airside Drivers Rules that carries a significant penalty. Drivers may also be required to undergo random testing at any time. Children and Animals Children (under 15 yrs old) and animals are not permitted airside. Bicycles Bicycles, tricycles and skateboards are not permitted airside. No Seat No Ride A no seat - no ride policy applies at the airport. The driver has the responsibility to ensure all persons riding on their vehicle have a seat to sit on. If not, they do not ride on it. 8

9 Speed Limits A 10km/h speed limit applies: On Airside Road Under the concourses Adjacent to buildings Within 15m of an aircraft When driving on the Apron or on the Maintenance Road you must never travel above 15km/h. Smoking The no smoking airside policy means just that. No smoking either inside or outside your vehicle. The airside is at extreme risk of any form of fire at any time. Safety Officers The Airside Safety Officers have the ultimate responsibility for safety on the airside. It s important that you listen and follow any instructions or advice that they may give you. Pedestrians Always stop and give way to pedestrians. Slow down before you reach the pedestrian crossings on Airside Road. Never drive between aircraft and the terminal walkways, even if the aircraft is not in the process of boarding or disembarking. Keep alert for airside staff or aircraft passengers whilst driving on the apron. Never walk across an apron or the taxiways. High Visibility Clothing It is mandatory that you wear high visibility clothing at all times on the airside. Be seen and be safe. Noise The airside is a noisy environment due to aircraft, vehicles and equipment operating. Your hearing can be easily damaged, ensure that you minimise the risk of hearing loss by wearing your hearing protection. Low Visibility When low visibility occurs at the airport because of fog, rain squalls, dust storms, smoke or low cloud - signs will be posted at all airside entry gates and traffic movement will be restricted. This restriction will apply to all except emergency vehicles and vehicles essential to the limited airport operations. Headlights If you need to use your headlights they must be always be on low beam. 9

10 High Winds and Thunderstorms High winds are winds above 41 knots and a number of precautions are taken at the airport when this occurs. Aircraft, servicing equipment and containers need to be checked to make sure that they are secured. An OPERATIONS SHUTDOWN may be broadcast by a warning siren, when a thunderstorm is within 8km of the airport and is continuing to approach. Timing of the shutdown is up to the employer, however staff generally move off the apron at this time. Avoid the possibility of lightning strike by moving clear of the apron when thunderstorms approach. Secure Load Drivers are responsible for any load they carry it must be secured. Any material lost must be picked up immediately. Stop, go back, collect and reload the item. Towing of Freight Dollies Limits apply to the number of freight dollies that may be towed at a time; six small units (container dollies/ trailers) or four large units (low profiles/baggage barrows). Foreign Object Debris Rubbish from debris is blown around in the course of the day and this material is called FOD Foreign Object Debris and it causes Foreign Object Damage to aircraft, equipment and even people. Even a tiny piece of FOD may potentially be ingested by a jet engine and cause enormous damage. FOD has been known to blow across the apron injuring airside staff. When you see FOD, stop, pick it up and deposit it in one of the red FOD bins. Dangerous Goods A hazardous materials incident can occur when a chemical spills during movement of a toxic or hazardous material. Generally this would be the result of a breakdown in freight handling procedures or packaging. Most of these incidents occur in and around the passenger or freight terminals. A hazardous materials incident carries severe risk to your health as well as that of the environment. Avoid the danger by staying well clear of any hazardous materials incident. 10

11 Fatigue Fatigue effects our judgement, decision making skills and all aspects of human performance including your reaction time and situational awareness. Recognise the symptoms of fatigue and do something about it. If you are sleepy or are having trouble concentrating - then you are showing signs of fatigue. Getting plenty of good restful sleep is the only answer to beat fatigue. Reporting of Spills / Accidents / Incidents All airside spills, accidents & incidents must be reported to Melbourne Airport Coordination Centre on: or use an apron emergency call point. This is a 24/7 number. Emergency Exit In case of an emergency all drivers need to know where the most appropriate apron exit is located (ie. manned access gates etc.). Also know which authority to notify in the event of an emergency- the Melbourne Airport Coordination Centre number is Safety around Aircraft Aircraft Pushback An aircraft about to move will have the anti collision beacons, fitted to the upper and lower fuselage, activated. Other warnings are: the aerobridge will be retracting or retracted No vehicles will be left servicing the aircraft A pushback tug or power push unit (PPU) will be attached Engineers will be at the nose wheel the wheel chocks will be removed. If you are unsure if an aircraft is about to pushback, STOP and wait, or take another route. Give Way to Aircraft Aircraft have priority and you must always give way to them, whether the aircraft is under its own power, being towed or is being pushed back. Remember aircraft have right of way at all times. 11

12 Helicopters Helicopters arrive and depart vertically usually out of the vision of most people. The rotor wash of a helicopter poses much the same dangers as from jet blast and propeller aircraft. Avoid the danger by being alert and situationally aware. Always look up and behind you before you enter or cross an apron or live taxiway. Clearance to Aircraft Always remain at least 3 metres away from aircraft that you are not servicing and extend this distance to 15 metres while an aircraft is refuelling unless driving on Apron Service Road. Hold Safe Marking The Hold Safe marking replaces the previous Stop marking and it designates the point at which it is safe to hold and give way to any aircraft using the adjacent apron or taxilane. Engine Jet Blast and Ingestion Jet Blast is the exhaust emission from a jet engine and is hot, moves at high speed, contains noxious gasses and can blow loose material around. Always stay at least 75 metres away from the rear of an operating engine to avoid jet blast. Engine Ingestion is the term used to describe the way in which an aircraft can suck objects into the engine intake area. Always stay at least 7.5 metres from the front and to the side of engines to avoid the possibility of being ingested. Engine Ground Run Cones The use of a cone, in the same size and shape as the more familiar unserviceablity cone, has been implemented at Melboune Airport to indicate an engine ground run is underway. The cones are green with a reflective stripe and will be placed in line with the tailplane and wing tips of an aircraft conducting a ground run. Ensure you remain at least 75 metres away from the rear of an operating engine to avoid jetblast. Propellers Aircraft propellers are just as dangerous as jet engines. When spinning, they can be almost impossible to see. Wash from propellers is also a hazard and should be treated like jet blast. Follow the same safety precautions as you would with other types of engines. Never approach an aircraft with its engines running. 12

13 Underneath an Aircraft Never drive under the wing or fuselage of an aircraft. You may be injured or your vehicle could easily damage sensitive and expensive aircraft components. The landing gear and many other components located in the wheel wells of an aircraft are a danger to you. The most obvious danger is hot or burning brakes. Hot brakes or tyres can explode and any explosion of the wheel assembly could be fatal. The underwing area contains many of the aircraft flight controls. For example the flaps, the engines and the engine cowlings (or covers). With the flaps extended, the clearance under the wing of an aircraft the size of the B747 can be as little as 1.07 metres. Fuel vents are also located on the wingtips so don t park your vehicle under the wingtips in case a refuelling malfunction occurs. The hazards of the fuselage are associated with the low clearances between the ground and the underside of the aircraft. The specific things to watch out for are antennae, masts, inlets, exhausts, drain holes and sewerage outlets. It is most important that if you do accidentally hit an aircraft, you tell the airline engineer or your supervisor immediately. Refuelling Operations Remain at least 15 metres away from a refuelling aircraft. Contact with the fuel hydrants, hoses and cables that are connecting the aircraft with the refuelling vehicle must be avoided. Emergency Fuel Shut Down buttons are located at most aircraft parking bays and on the cabin of all refuelling vehicles. Spilled fuel on a person should be washed away by means of one of the eye washes or deluge showers on the apron. Clothes should only be removed under a shower to prevent a static spark igniting the fuel. 13

14 Bonding and Earthing of Aircraft Aircraft must be bonded during refuelling. Earthing may also be required during the loading of oxygen. Both tasks are carried out by using wire bonding leads to equalise and/or dissipate the static charge. Although risks asscociated with the processes are low, if the bond between the aircraft and the vehicle is broken then there is a danger of the static creating a spark which could, in turn, cause a fire. If the bond is removed notify the refueller immediately. Mobile Phones Some vehicles operating airside will be equipped with one or more communication systems. Never drive and talk, or walk and talk while you are on the phone stop in a safe place. Regular mobile phones must never be used within 15 metres of refuelling operations. Vehicles Vehicle Traffic The apron is an extremely busy and a potentially dangerous place. All the activity is highly concentrated, and the traffic movement is often random. Each airside staff member has a particular role to play and a deadline to meet. The area surrounding an aircraft can be very busy with movements of all kinds. Vehicles such as catering trucks, refuelling vehicles, toilet trucks, tugs, maintenance vehicles and security vehicles will all be moving in and out of the area. Keep your eyes and ears open when you are in the vicinity of an aircraft. Whenever possible, airside drivers must use the Aprons Service Roads to ensure safe traffic flow. Shortcuts must not be taken through aircraft bays while active. Penalties apply. Parked Equipment and Vehicles Equipment and vehicles can create a hazard if incorrectly parked. Dangers associated with equipment include that it could move suddenly in any direction or it may move freely if the park brake is not on properly. Vehicles can skid because of an oil spill on the apron. 14

15 Be situationally aware. Before you drive or walk behind any equipment, make sure that the vehicle engine is not running and that it is not about to move. Always apply the parking brake to any vehicle or equipment (including rolling stock) when you leave it. Airside vehicles and equipment should not be parked over stormwater drains. Remember: no airside driver is permitted to drive another company s vehicle unless permission has been granted by that company to do so. Vehicles under Escort Because Melbourne Airport is a security categorised airport, many vehicle movements around the airport are escorted. Particularly for retail deliveries and irregular visitors to the airside. Escorted drivers may be distracted. Never pass between the escort vehicle and the vehicle being escorted. Situational Awareness Situational awareness is a term often used in aviation. The formal definition of situational awareness is a person s perception of the environment at a particular time and place. It can be translated into a more simple definition of being alert to all that is happening around you. Our situational awareness can be affected by a number of things; stress, fatigue, work overload and work underload. The following techniques can help you stay situationally aware: the use of mental pictures clear and open communication checking for ambiguous information planning ahead monitoring and evaluating your performance keeping your eye on the bigger picture following standard operating procedures don t walk and talk on your mobile phone 15

16 Fuel/Oil Spills Spills arise from a wide variety of sources. The most common being from ground servicing equipment or aircraft. Spills are a hazard to the safe operation of the airport, to our environment and to you as an individual working on the apron area. Spills left on the apron make the area slippery and are a danger to vehicles as well as a slip hazard to pedestrians. After rain, the fuel or oil that has not been cleaned up will enter the stormwater drains flowing into our local creeks and rivers, to poison flora and fauna. Make sure that all spills are reported and cleaned up properly. Accidents, Incidents and Emergencies Various hazards and emergencies can occur on the apron area of the airport. A major fuel or oil spill, aircraft or ground fire, vehicle accident, medical emergency, hazardous materials incident or terminal evacuation will require a planned response under the Airport Emergency Plan. Melbourne Airport has an emergency number that is manned 24 hours a day. In an emergency, the Airport Coordination Centre will set in motion the response to the incident. Remember that all incidents must be reported to Melbourne Airport. If it is an emergency situation - call the emergency number Use an Emergency Call Point, where the system operates as an intercom. Pressing the red button will automatically call the Airport Coordination Centre If it is an unsafe situation, incident, spill or near miss, call our Senior Airside Safety Officer on

17 AirsideMarkers, Markers, Airside Markings& &Signs Signs Markings 1 Road Road Signs Signs Common on airside Common road road signs signs used are used airside mean what they do on public roads. and mean exactly what they do on Take note of all airside signage public roads. Take note of all airside particularly stop and give way signs. signage particularly stop and give way signs. Manoeuvring Area Limit Line A solid green line, it separates the apron from the Manoeuvring Area (Taxiways and Runways). Never cross this line unless when under escort by a Melbourne Airport vehicle. 8 2 Parking Parking Areas Vehicle only within Vehicle Parking is permitted only permitted white marked parking bays or inorthe in white marked parking bays Equipment Equipment Storage Storage Areas. Areas Hazard Areas Safety Areas Indicated by diagonal red hatching, Safety Areas are indicated by diagonal they mark areas suchsignify as inspection red hatching. They areas pits, apron drive such where as inspection pits, aerobridges areas where operate near emergency exits. All must apron drive aerobridges operate and be clear at all times. Never park on emergency exits which must be clear at a Hazard Area and avoid driving over all times. Never park on a Safety Area these areas. and avoid driving over these areas. Works Areas Areas Works Areas that are areas unserviceable Unserviceable are marked with are marked withhats, orange witches orange witches orange ballards or white cones withcones a red with band.a red At night hats and white these supplemented band. markings At night are these markings arewith red lights. Do not supplemented withenter red these lights.areas. Do not enter these areas Apron Service Road Are provided on the majority of aprons to ensure that any vehicle movements are clear of aircraft parking bays. The roads are marked similarly to landside roads white with a broken centreline. Always keep to these roads when aircraft are not using the apron taxilanes. Aircraft Parking Clearance Line A solid yellow/ red/ yellow line, confirming clearance to both parked and taxiing aircraft. When driving past parked aircraft stay to the taxilane side of this line. If aircraft are using the taxilane, stay on the bay side of the line, while remaining clear of parked aircraft. Wait for the taxiing aircraft to pass. Never shortcut between parked aircraft. Hold Safe Marking The Hold Safe marking replaces the previous Stop marking and it designates the point at which it is safe to hold and give way to any aircraft using the adjacent apron or taxilane. 6 Equipment Staging Areas Equipment Staging Staging Areas Areas are defined Equipment Equipment areset defined by a brokenstaging red lineareas and are aside by athe broken red These and areas for staging of line. equipment vehicles, prior to anshort aircraft arrival, can be considered term parking while is ononly the bay & forstaging a shortof areas,itused for the time after itsprior departure to equipment to the (up arrival of an minutes). aircraft or after an aircraft departure. Height Clearances on Airside All ADA holders need to be aware of the height of the vehicle they are driving and the height clearances to structures of the airside Parking Position Designation Marking The Parking Position Designation Marking is a yellow alphanumeric marking that indicates the unique bay number (ie. D4). Aircraft Nosewheel Stop Bar Marshalling Defines the position where the marshaller is to stop the aircraft nose wheel to ensure the aircraft is parked correctly. It is marked by a solid yellow bar 6 metres long on the port side of the aircraft. Tow Bar Disconnect Points Marked with a white bar and an aircraft is pushed back or pulled forward to this mark. The tug disconnects and the aircraft then departs under it s own power. 25 Tug Manoeuvring Area Are indicated by orange hatching. These areas must be kept clear at all times, so the pushback tug has room to manoeuvre when towing aircraft on or off the standoff bays on the Northern Apron. They are outside the manoueuvring area limit line. ADA Level 2 drivers cannot enter the area. 26 Aircraft Lead-out Line Marked with a broken yellow line. Used for secondary parking positions, it is the marking that a pilot will follow when taxiing out from a parking bay. Push Back Line Aircraft are pushed back along a broken white line. The line provides an indication of the path for the tug to follow. 22 Push Back Limit Line Aircraft are pushed back along the Push Back Line no further than this Limit Line, indicated by two white bars across the push back line Aircraft Nosewheel Stop Bar Visual Guidance Docking System Defines the position where the Visual Guidance Docking System directs the aircraft to the nose wheel to ensure the aircraft is parked correctly. It is marked by a solid yellow bar extending on both sides of aircraft lead in line. Fuel Hydrants Refuelling Hydrants are marked by a white box. You should avoid driving over the hydrants to prevent both damage to the hydrant lid and damage to your vehicle. Never park on a fuel hydrant. Aircraft Lead-in Line Is marked with a solid yellow line for primary parking positions. The marking is followed when taxiing into a parking bay. Secondary parking positions are marked with a dotted yellow lead-in line. 11 Live Taxiway Crossing Are marked with staggered red lines each side. This is the only point at which a level 2 ADA holder can cross a taxiway. On approaching the live taxiway crossing come to a complete stop, give way to any aircraft or vehicles using the taxiway and ensure the taxiway is clear before you cross. Remain within the red staggered lines while crossing the taxiway Equipment Storage Areas Equipment Storage Areas Equipment Storage Areas are defined Equipment Storage Areas are defined by a solid red line and are set aside for by a solid red line. These areas can the parking of airline equipment and be considered medium term term (up parking vehicles in the medium to areas for airside vehicles. 24hrs). Giveway to Live Taxiway The Giveway to Live Taxiway markings define the location airside drivers must giveway to vehicles entering a Live Taxiway Crossing. All traffic established on a live taxiway crossing have the right of way when vacating onto the Apron Service Road. Low Strength Pavement Markings Are made up of double yellow lines on the edge of the taxiway. Extended shoulders are marked with yellow chevrons. Never drive over low strength pavement Engine Run Ground Cones A cone, in the same size and shape as the more familiar unserviceablity cone. Indicates an engine ground run is underway. They are green with a reflective stripe and will be placed in line with the tailplane and wing tips for a ground run. Ensure you remain clear of the area. Traffic Warning Systems Including Push Back Warning Lights; have been installed at bays Bravo 29, Delta 2, Hotel 1 and at the plinth on Echo 9 (for push backs on bays Delta 8 and 12). The red beacon lights will flash indicating an imminent push back, vehicles must stop before the HOLD SAFE marking. Drivers are reminded to always maintain there own situational awareness to a avoid engine jet blast and other aircraft clearances. Traffic Warning Systems warn drivers of an aircraft push back, not for aircraft arriving onto a parking bay.

18 APRON AREA SPEED LIMIT REVIEW

19 VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITS

20 Penalties A Penalty Points System applies for airside drivers that breach the Rules for Drivers Operating Airside. For a current copy of the Airside Driver Penalty Points System, contact the Airfield Safety Coordinator on The following behaviours and associated penalties are just a few examples: exceeding the speed limit by more than 5 km/h but less than 15 km/h - loss of 3 penalty points and when tracked on Prolite Laser 1 week suspension of authority exceeding the speed limit by 15 km/h but less than 30 km/h - loss of 6 penalty points and when tracked on Prolite Laser 1 month suspension of authority exceeding the speed limit by 30 km/h or more - loss of 12 penalty points and when tracked on Prolite Laser 1 month suspension of authority failure to give way to taxiing aircraft - loss of 12 penalty points failure to give way to an aircraft that has commenced push back - loss of 10 penalty points driving within 15 metres of a refuelling aircraft - loss of 3 penalty points driving in a manner dangerous to other vehicles - loss of 10 penalty points having an Alcohol or Drug reading above 0.00 (Zero) - loss of 12 penalty points failure to check and secure a load, resulting in dropping load/fod on the airside - loss of 3 penalty points failure to stop and pick up FOD - loss of 3 penalty points parking in a hazard area - loss of 8 penalty points failure to park equipment/vehicles in an equipment staging or storage area - loss of 6 penalty points failure to use rotating beacon - loss of 3 penalty points failure to give way to a pedestrian at a pedestrian crossing - loss of 6 penalty points driving across a pedestrian crossing during loading/unloading - loss of 8 penalty points crossing a live taxiway at a point other than a live taxiway crossing - loss of 12 penalty points escorting a vehicle without the appropriate authority - loss of 3 penalty points driving without wearing a seat belt - loss of 4 penalty points passenger not wearing a seat belt (driver s responsibility) - loss of 4 penalty points If a driver accumulates 12 or more points in any 36 month period the driver s Airside Driver Authority may be suspended for 12 months. 17

21 Summary Obtaining a Level 2 Airside Driver Authority carries with it considerable responsibility. Airside driving requires concentration and focus much higher than you will have ever experienced before. Aircraft movement and traffic patterns are constantly changing. You must expect the unexpected. Professional driving skills expected of an Airside Driver are: be vigilant around aircraft operations stick to the speed limit be situationally aware know the markings know the radio procedures drive safely As the holder of a Level 2 ADA you are expected to drive in a safe manner and contribute to a safer airside environment. NEED MORE INFORMATION? If you need more information contact the Operations Trainer on or the Senior Airside Safety Officer on

22 Emergency Telephone Contacts ALL EMERGENCIES NUMBER AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE SENIOR AIRSIDE SAFETY OFFICER CUT ON DOTTED LINE KEEP THIS HANDY AIRPORT COORDINATION CENTRE (GENERAL ENQUIRIES) FAULT REPORTING LINE DUTY MANAGER Produced by MELBOURNE AIRPORT in the interest of AIRPORT SAFETY AND SECURITY 19

23 Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd ABN JULY 2016