HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Safety & Survival: HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)

Escaping from a Helicopter in the event of an emergency requires adherence to the Safety Procedures.

Helicopter Safety Procedures:

- Listen to the pre-flight Safety Briefing for specific instructions on emergency windows & exits, PPE & life rafts

- Wear PPE

- Know the location of emergency windows & exits & how to open them

In the event of an emergency in a Helicopter:

- Lean forward, head down, arms supporting body & seat belts securely fastened

- Unbuckle seat belts, open / push emergency windows / exits & exit the Helicopter

- Inflate the life vest

- Follow air bubbles upward to find the surface

- Use Life Raft

Get the complete knowledge & skills by taking the right HUET!

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Helicopter Landing Officer

Safety: Helicopter Landing Officer

The Helicopter Landing Officer (HLO) is responsible for ensuring safe & efficient Helicopter Landings & Takeoffs in all environments, including challenging environments (offshore platforms, vessels, Helipads).

Some of the things done by HLO:

- Ensure Helideck & Helipad is clear of hazards: Debris, equipment, oil spills & others

- Ensure necessary equipment is available: Fire Extinguisher, Rescue Equipment, Communication Devices

- Use appropriate PPE

- Ensure lighting is functioning for night operations

- Review weather & environmental conditions

- Secure the area by restricting access to the landing zone to authorized personnel only

- Provide important information (wind direction & speed, helideck status & hazards) to the Pilot

- Position themselves in a designated place & visible to the Pilot, but still safe

- Guide the Pilot to land the Helicopter at the correct landing place safely & perfectly by using Hand Signals

- Assist in securing the Helicopter after the Helicopter has landed

- Assist in supervising Passengers & Cargo

- Check the Helideck in preparation for the next operation

- In case of an incident: Perform Emergency Procedures & coordinate safety actions with Pilot & Crew to handle the incident safely

Some of the Hand Signals usually performed by HLO:

- Arms extended horizontally: Directing the Helicopter to hover or level

- Arms waving down: Signal to land

- Arms crossed: Stop & hold position

Train regularly! By taking the right training, the job as an HLO can be done well!

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

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Workplace Fire Safety Program

Workplace Fire Safety Program

A Fire Safety Program in the workplace involves proactive steps to:

- Have a No Smoking Policy

- Have a Smoke-Free Zone in a flammable area

- Post Fire Safety Instructions & Emergency Contact Numbers in visible places

- Identify potential fire hazards: Flammable materials & electrical & machine interference

- Store flammable materials & items safely in designated rooms

- Check & maintain electrical equipment regularly

- Maintain cleanliness in the workplace

- Use & maintain machines properly

- Avoid sparks & excessive heat

- Dispose of waste properly

- Provide, use & maintain the necessary equipment: Smoke Alarms, Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting Equipment

- Ensure special services for employees with disabilities

- Train workers to prevent & extinguish fires using hoses, water, foam & others

- Train workers to evacuate: Routes, exit signs, gathering places

- Assign Special Personnel to serve as Firefighters

- Build a Safety Culture in the company by encouraging employees to always be ready to prevent, report & handle hazards, emergencies & fires immediately

The steps above create a safer workplace! Stay Alert! Put Safety First!

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Permit To Work

HSE & Safety: Permit To Work

Workers in high-risk industries require a Permit To Work (PTW) so that safety can be prioritized & hazards & risks can be prevented & managed.

PTW is a formal system that is essential for:

- Risk Management: High-risk industries (construction, oil & gas, energy, power, mining, chemical plants & others) involve hazardous tasks (working at heights, handling flammable materials, entering Confined Spaces & others). PTW ensures that potential hazards & risks are identified & controlled before work begins to reduce the chances of accidents.

- Clear Authorization: PTW ensures that only trained & qualified workers can perform hazardous tasks, with the approval of the Supervisor & Safety Team. This ensures that everyone is aware of the risks & safety measures.

- Safety Procedures: PTW outlines specific safety protocols, such as wearing PPE, isolating hazardous sources, ensuring proper ventilation & others. This standardizes safety practices across the team.

- Coordination & Communication: PTW helps workers & teams coordinate high-risk tasks to prevent emergencies & ensure work is not done in hazardous & high-risk areas

- Emergency Preparedness: PTW also contains emergency response plans & ensures workers know what to do in case of an emergency (explosion, fire, fall, exposure to hazardous substances & others), such as using PPE & Fire Extinguishers & evacuating

- Regulatory Compliance: All countries & companies require PTW based on safety regulations. Non-compliance can result in fines, closures & legal liability.

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Helicopter Underwater

Safety: Helicopter Underwater

Helicopters have been used for:

- Transporting people, animals & goods

- Military Operations

- Carrying out rescues in various places, including on water (river & sea), in various conditions, such as natural disasters, storms, floods & others

- Becoming one of the Rescue Equipment in Safety Procedures to search & rescue victims

However, Helicopters also have limitations, so accidents can also occur in Helicopters.

Several things happen when an emergency occurs in a Helicopter flying over the water:

- Helicopters make emergency landings on water: Helicopters that have an Emergency Flotation System can float briefly when an emergency landing is made

- Helicopters sink & capsize under the water due to waves, weight, or damage

Warning: Because Helicopters are not made to operate underwater, be careful if the Helicopter sinks in water! Beware of the dangers:

- Very cold water that can cause hypothermia

- Wild animals

- Storms & waves

Passengers, Pilots & Crews must immediately use Survival Equipment & be evacuated using a Life Raft if an emergency occurs in a Helicopter underwater.

Best Advice: Pilots, Crews & Workers who use Helicopters to cross the water & work above the water must undergo special training, including taking Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), which provides the ability to exit a sinking Helicopter safely.

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I am Astrid Amalia, the Founder of GWB (GlobalWide Business) at https://globalwidebusiness.blogspot.com.

I write about #HSE, #Safety, #Security, #Survival, #Emergency, #Fire, #Oil, #Gas, #Energy, #Offshore, #Onshore, #Digital, #Technology, #Drone, #AI, #Information, #Communication, #Data, #Research, #Training, #Education, #Business, #Leadership, #Collaboration, #Innovation, #Health, #Yoga, #Social, #Life, #Mental, and more.