Outcome 2.2 Personal Safety in Aviation Operations (Safety, Tools & Maintenance)

Right-to-Know plan

A workplace system that ensures employees learn about and protect themselves from job hazards.

Hazard Communication (HazCom) program

A written program that supports the Right-to-Know plan by informing employees about hazardous materials.

Chemical and health hazards

Invisible dangers such as fuel vapors, solvent fumes, and cleaning agents that employees may encounter at work.

PPE

Personal Protective Equipment; gear worn to minimize exposure to hazards that can cause injury.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Documents that contain information about the hazards of substances and guidelines for safe handling.

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

An internationally recognized system for labeling chemicals and communicating hazards.

Right to identify hazardous chemicals

The right to know the identity and hazards of substances present in the workplace.

Right to access SDS

The right to access Safety Data Sheets for hazardous substances during work shifts.

Right to be trained on chemical hazards

The right to receive training on the hazards present and how to mitigate them before exposure.

Labeling systems

Systems used to classify chemical hazards through standardized labels and warning signs.

Right to report hazards and injuries

The right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.

Emergency equipment

Safety equipment like eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, and spill kits that employees should be trained to use.

Responsibility in a Right-to-Know system

The duty of employees to follow procedures, report hazards, and use protective measures.

Residual effects of substances

Aftereffects of drug or alcohol use that can impair performance even when the person feels normal.

Central nervous system depressant

A substance that slows down brain activity and impairs cognitive functions like decision-making.

Fit for duty

A state of being physically and mentally fit to perform one’s job safely and effectively.

Task fixation

A tendency to focus too narrowly on a single task, leading to neglect of other important factors.

Over-arousal from stimulants

A condition where too much stimulation results in decreased precision and increased impulsivity.

IMSAFE checklist

A self-assessment tool in aviation to evaluate one's fit for duty considering various fatigue factors.

Tolerance to substances

The body's reduced sensitivity to a substance over time, which can mask impairment effects.

Degraded fine motor control

A loss in the ability to perform small, precise movements, often due to substance use.

Subtle impairment

Mild forms of performance degradation that can still significantly affect safety.

Safety culture

An organizational culture that prioritizes safety and encourages employees to report hazards.

Opportunity costs of impairment

The loss of potential benefits from time and resources spent addressing problems caused by impairment.

Accident risk mechanisms

Ways in which substances increase the likelihood of accidents, such as impaired reaction times.

Behavioral rationalizations

Common thought errors that lead individuals to underestimate the risks associated with substance use.