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Helicopter safety

Also known as rotorcraft safety.

Aircraft controls specific to rotorcraft operations, rotor hazards, downwash, landing zones, and aerial filming.

Safety notes

  • Only approach as briefed by the pilot or qualified crew, secure loose items, control eye and hearing hazards, keep people and equipment clear of rotors, and obey flight and weather limits.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Only approach as briefed by the pilot or qualified crew, secure loose items, control eye and hearing hazards, keep people and equipment clear of rotors, and obey flight and weather limits.

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Sources

  1. Safety Bulletins · Contract Services Administration Trust Fund
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.