TUG Technologies 660 - Ground Support Equipment Safety Driving and Parking Inside ERA; Adverse Weather Conditions; Winter or Slippery Apron Conditions

Safety Mobile Belt Loader Model 660
Operation Manual
CD397-Oper Safety - 2 - 21
2.3.4GroundSupportEquipmentSafetyDrivingandParkingInsideERA
Apply the following precautions when driving or parking Ground Support Equipment (GSE) within
the ERA:
• Make a minimum of one complete stop with all motorized vehicles/equipment prior to
entering the ERA.
- Conduct a “Brake Check” or “Safety Stop” by coming to a full and complete stop to
confirm the serviceability of the brake system on the vehicle and to test the apron
surface.
• Do not drive GSE faster than walking speed.
• Maneuver GSE carefully in order to prevent personnel injury and/or aircraft damage.
• Any moving vehicle that is not positioning at the aircraft must stay outside the operational
safety buffer zone.
• Do not drive or park under the aircraft fuselage and/or wing.
• Safety cones are a caution sign for drivers to maintain required safety clearances. Cones
protect parts of the aircraft against collision by GSE.
2.4Adv erseWeatherConditions
Adverse or poor weather conditions may have a negative impact on aircraft handling activities
and ground safety.
2.4.1WinterorSlipperyApronConditions
Winter weather brings extra hazards which require awareness and more care on the part of per-
sonnel working on the aprons to prevent accidents.
CAUTION: This action MUST be carried out even if there is no Equipment
Restraint Line marked on the apron. This stop must be conducted at a dis-
tance of no less than 15 ft (5 m) from the aircraft.
CAUTION: When reversing vehicles or equipment with limited rear-view vis-
ibility inside the ERA, make sure you are guided by an agent using standard
IATA signals and/or assisted by means of a rear-view video or mirror.
NOTE:
Plan additional time for all ramp activities and take extra care when walking across
apron surfaces which can be slippery.