SPO.OP.135 Safety briefing

TASK SPECIALISTS — GENERAL

(a)The purpose of operational briefing is to ensure that task specialists are familiar with all aspects of the operation, including their responsibilities.

(b)Such briefing should include, as appropriate:

(1)behaviour on the ground and in-flight, including emergency procedures;

(2)procedures for boarding and disembarking;

(3)procedures for loading and unloading the aircraft;

(4)use of doors in normal and emergency operations;

(5)use of communication equipment and hand signals;

(6)precautions in case of a landing on sloping ground; and

(7)in addition to the items listed from (b)(1) to (b)(6) before take-off:

(i)location of emergency exits;

(ii)restrictions regarding smoking;

(iii)restrictions regarding the use of portable electronic equipment; and

(iv)stowage of tools and hand baggage.

(c)The briefing may be given as a verbal presentation or by issuing the appropriate procedures and instructions in written form. Before commencement of the flight, their understanding should be confirmed.