VA Ramp Safety Observation Checklist

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Note: This report is in alignment with Document Reference VAGP-AP-002 V 1.2 080814

1. FOD bins and spill kits are available and FOD check has been completed.
2. Aircraft receiver in place prior to aircraft arrival.
3. Aircraft received using correct equipment/procedures as per SOP's
4.Confirm Leading Hand/delegate has copy of the inbound LIR.
5. Was bay set up for arrival with adequate GSE? (Dollies,barrows,conveyors etc)
6. Correct PPE worn by staff
7. Confirm Leading Hand/delegate has arrivals/departure checklist
8. GPU and pre-con air is serviceable and available on bay (if applicable)

9. Aircraft tarmac markings are visible
10. NIGS or similar are set and activated (if available)
11. Thumbs up SOP followed by aircraft receiver
12. Were cones/prop straps /tail stands depolyed as per requirement?
13. Confirm a damage check was conducted on arrival and were hold doors checked for pre-existing damage

15. Did the driver test the brakes prior to entering the Circle of Safety as per SOPS?
16. Push stairs positioned as per SOP's
17. Cargo doors opened as per SOP's (assist bar used etc)
18. Belt loaders positioned as per SOP's
19. Deck Loader positioned as per SOP's
20. Baggage barrows/dollies were delivered to aircraft in accordance with SOP's
21. Confirmed dolly locks were in the correct position prior to approaching deck loader
22. Confirm third party contractors were marshalled into position, chocks used. PPE worn.
23. NO SEAT NO RIDE
24. Were bags transported via tug in the appropriate manner? Bonnet cage and not on seats
25. Holds were opened and agents entered the holds as per SOP's
26. Confirm sill locks were disengaged for unloading.
Confirmed with........Please enter name
27. Deck loader constantly monitored with adjustments made for height and proximity during loading process
28. Baggage barrows were loaded as per SOP's
29. Guest marshaller in place (as required)
30. Confirm tarps used in inclement weather
31. Special loads unloaded as per SOP's. <br>(a) Cage Covers used on large AVI cages<br>(b) DG Segregated on barrows
32. Leading Hand/delegate has checked all compartments are empty prior to loading

33. Confirm loading commenced after initial LIR was available
34. Was freight delivered to the ramp in a timely manner?
Confirmed with.......Please inset name
35. Confirm DGs have been checked and unloaded in accordance with current SOPs
36. Segregation requirements adhered to (if required)
37. AVIs secured as per SOPs, with no baggage or freight around the AVI cage(s)36
38. Deck loader constantly monitored with adjustments made for height and proximity during loading process
39. Hold height and weight limits have not been exceeded
40. Confirm in-hold rollers were isolated once the position was occupied.
Confirmed with............Please enter name
41. Confirm manual bag counts were conducted as per SOP's and recorded on the arrivals/departures worksheet.
42. Confirm on completion of loading all hold locks were engaged.
Confirmed with...........Please enter name
43. Was all webbing secured, power to holds switched off, sliding carpets retracted?
44. Did the actual load reflect the final LIR?
45. Was GSE removed and stored in accordance with current SOP's?

46. Dispatcher was at aircraft in a timely manner with a headset?
47. Tug or PPU was connected as per SOP's
48. Confirm a damage check conducted by dispatcher and were hold doors check for pre-existing damage on completion of loading?49
49. Prior to push back, the dispatcher checks the area was clear for pushback (GPU, PCA,aerobridges etc)
50. Correct hand signals were used between the driver and dispatcher.
Confirmed with.....Please enter name.
51. Confirm at completion of pushback tow bar was disconnected and steering bypass pin removed as per SOP's
Confirmed with ............Please enter name