Definitions:
Safe:
in safe hands, out of harms way, secure; involving no risk, danger, damage
or injury; secure.
Safety: the quality or condition of being safe; freedom from danger,
injury, or damage ; security , confidence; reducing danger or harm.
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In Safe Hands ", " Out of Harms Way ", " Involving No Risk ", " Confidence
", " Security ", " Reducing Danger or Harm ".
As members of the Motion Picture Pilots Association we strive to provide
this level of safety to the film industry, NOTHING LESS !!
Pilots have an obligation to assure, " Security ", " Confidence " and placing of their co-workers in, " Safe Hands ". The commitment to the fundamental value of human life is never taken lightly. Safety does not occur by chance and is a responsibility that each of us accepts to protect ourselves and our fellow workers.
Safety = Risk Management = Safety
Unlike the controlled environment of an Airport or Heliport the introduction
of an aircraft into the filming scenario presents certain inherent risk.
The filming set is different everyday: Different people different requirements
and different locations.
So no matter how large or small a project or how experienced or inexperienced
the filming crew, the risk are always there and have to be identified
and managed , HOW ?
Follow these seven basic steps :
1.
Risk identification and assessment.
2. Assigning risk severity and likelihood of occurrence.
3. Once identified and categorized, minimize all risk.
4. Evaluate experience and qualifications levels of all those who are participating.
5. Consultation and concurrence with all participants, no means no go.
6. If in doubt consult with other pilots who have managed similar risk.
7. Strict adherence to your Motion Picture Waiver and Operations Manual.
LINKS
FAA
Preliminary Accident and Incident Data
NTSB
Accident Synopsis
Callback
NASA/FAA Aviation reporting system
Helicopter
Safety Flight Safety Foundation
Army
Safety Center
Aviation
Week Air Safety Center
Crash
Pages.com
Flight
Safety Foundation
Helicopter
Association International
FlightFax
Marine
Corps Safety
Naval
Safety Center
Air
Force Safety Center
