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TITLEOWNER:GUIDE NO.
ENGINEERINGDESIGNHELICOPTER LIFTS
W. Greco
GUIDE
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DATE
04/21/08
Author William Greco Mechanical Engineer scribd TRIDENT3 w2gre@verizon.net_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I.PURPOSE
This Guide sets forth the provisions of Helicopter lifts at variousfacilities, with the specific objective of minimizing the potential for injuries andfatalities resulting from lift related accidents involving employees and contractors duringconstruction, and maintenance activities.
II.SCOPE
The provisions of this Guide are applicable to all Majority Interest facilities.Should local, state, federal or government regulations exceedthe requirements stipulated in this Guide, then those regulations shall apply.Helicopter lift procedures as set forth by this guide are to be used by all parties involvedin construction, and maintenance at facilities.
III.RESPONSIBILITYA.
Site policies, procedures and practices at all worldwide locations should be in accordancewith the intent of this Guide as well as any applicable local regulations.
B.
All Project Managers/Engineers are responsible forassuring compliance with this Guide on assigned construction and maintenance projects.Site/Area Engineering personnel and Maintenance Supervisors are responsible forconstruction and maintenance work under their control and for providing adequateHelicopter Lift Safety to those performing such work.
C.
Safety and/or Industrial Hygiene Departments will provide technical support toengineers/supervisors for Helicopter lift operation guides and methods.
D.
Engineering personnel in charge of construction and maintenance along with Site
Safety personnel’s participation, shall periodically audit the Helicopter Lift safety methodsemployed to assure that the requirements of this Guide are met.
 
TITLEOWNER:GUIDE NO.
ENGINEERINGDESIGNHELICOPTER LIFTS
W. Greco
GUIDE
APPROVED BY:
PAGE
2
OF
10
DATE
04/21/08
Author William Greco Mechanical Engineer scribd TRIDENT3 w2gre@verizon.net_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
IV.POLICY
Helicopter lifts on construction sites and during maintenance procedures are recognized torequire consideration in order to protect against deaths and injuries.
V. Certification-A.
Flight Service Helicopter Lift Providers and flight equipment must have the following FAAcertification-FAR 133 - Operating and certification rules governing the conduct of rotor craft external-loadoperations in the United States by any person.
B.
Flight Service Helicopter Lift Providers must have their equipment repaired, certified andinspected by a fully operational repair center within the United States with FAR 145 certification-FAR 145- prescribes the requirements for issuing repair station certificates and associated ratings tofacilities for the maintenance and alteration of airframes, power plants, propellers, or appliances, andprescribes the general operating rules for the holders of those certificates and ratings.
VI. Hazards to Persons and Property-A.
The Lift must be conducted with the safety of people, both those involved in the lift and thosenearby to be of the first concern..
B.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations require helicopter external load operations"to be conducted without hazard to persons or property on the surface.
C.
People and vehicles not directly associated the lift operation are not allowed under, norwithin a minimum of 100 feet of the helicopter's flight path (200 foot corridor) when a load is beingcarried. If it is necessary to fly over a road, street, or highway, the thoroughfare must be closed to traffic.If it is found necessary to fly over a building, the building must be vacated.
 
TITLEOWNER:GUIDE NO.
ENGINEERINGDESIGNHELICOPTER LIFTS
W. Greco
GUIDE
APPROVED BY:
PAGE
3
OF
10
DATE
04/21/08
Author William Greco Mechanical Engineer scribd TRIDENT3 w2gre@verizon.net_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
VII. Notification Of AuthoritiesA.
The lift initiator (Contractor, Project Manager or Project Engineer) is required to notify the localauthorities and acquire the necessary permits. This includes obtaining an agreement with the appropriatepolitical subdivision or security department to exclude unauthorized persons from the operating area. Acopy of each permit obtained must be presented to the Flight Service Helicopter Lift Provider.
VIII. Plot Plan and Area MapA.
The (Contractor, Project Manager or Project Engineer) is required to supply the Flight ServiceHelicopter Lift Provider with a detailed plot plan depicting the proposed operation and a map pin-pointingthe location of the job site. The FAA requires a plot plan before granting approval for a helicopter liftoperation.
B.
The plot plan may be a drawing or sketch and should include the landing area, the pick-up/stagingarea, the set down area, the route of flight, the position and height of obstacles, and all roads and buildingswithin a 200-yard radius of the pick-up and set down areas.
C.
The Plot plan should not be large size, prints as these are too large for the pilots to use in the cockpit.
IX. FAA ApprovalA.
The flight service helicopter lift provider is required to obtain approval of the lift operation fromthe appropriate FAA district office
late receipt of : 1. Notification of authorities,, 2. Plot plan,3. Maps could cause the job to be delayed.X. Helicopter Landing AreaA.
The landing area for the helicopter should be at least 200 ft. by 200 ft. The area should be clear of all obstacles, including poles, wires, trees, sheds, cars and be free of all debris, such as loose tarpaper, plywood, sheet metal, polyethylene, and any other objects which can be moved bywind. Dusty areas should be watered down.
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