- Communication between ground and air shall be established at all times during the operation of the helicopter, using one ground contact.
- The individual attached to the helicopter support truck shall be designated as the person to supervise safety around the helicopter.
- No smoking within 50 feet of the helicopter.
- Unless your needed – remain at least 50 feet away from the helicopter.
- Exercise extreme caution when working around helicopter – especially when helicopter engine is running. Leave and approach the helicopter form the front – with caution. At all time, keep your eyes and head forward.
- Avoid rear and tail sections of helicopter at all times.
- Never walk under tail section of helicopter.
- Do not extend any equipment vertically into rotor blades – such as cameras, lights, sound booms,etc
- Carry all equipment parallel to ground within 50 feet of helicopter.
- Pilots are the authorities concerning all helicopter operations – if you have questions, ask them.
- Never, under any circumstances, throw anything such as grip tape, clothing, paper,etc.Around the helicopter – whether it is running or not.
- The landing area should be cleared of debris and, where necessary, wet down.
- Protect your eyes as well as your equipment when helicopter is landing and taking off.
- Plot plans and graphics will be prepared to locate landing area, intended flight paths, designated emergency landing sites, and location, as well as types, of explosives and squibs.
- The pilot in command will have final approval as to aerial traverse and hovering positions of the aircraft.
MOTION PICTURE & TELEVISION INDUSTRIES SAFETY BULLETIN # 3
HELICOPTER SAFETY PROCEDURES:
All the above procedures are intended to conform with applicable laws and governmental regulations and in the event of any conflict, applicable laws and governmental regulations will prevail.