Aviation Ground Operation Risk Management

Risk management is involved in every decision we make in every day activities whether we are aware of it or not. One could make a valid argument that all risk management is based on is common sense, but when dealing with potentially hazardous situations, common sense alone may not suffice. That is why engineers and technical experts in their respective fields are looked upon for guidance when assessing those hazardous situations and coming up with guidelines for safe procedures and operations. Below is an example of a systematic outline one might find describing the proper process of how a technician should go about repairing energized or de-energized aviation electronic/electrical equipment.

Working on aviation electronic/electrical equipment:

1. First, familiarize yourself with the specific unit's publication and checklist. During this step the revision date should also be verified that the most current edition is being used. Wrong publications or checklists may not include proper information to safely work on said equipment.

2. Ensure you hold proper qualifications in order to work on such item. Not having proper training could result in damaging the equipment or causing harm to one's self or those around them.

3. Gather all tools and testing equipment needed to perform the task. Not using the right equipment could damage the unit being worked, yourself, or the test equipment being used.

4. Ensure that all jewelry and metal objects are removed before working on any electrical equipment due to shock hazards.

5. Follow the directions within the procedure being utilized and document results on the prescribed checklist. Skipping around to different steps within the directions may lead to forgetting a pertinent step or processes that must be done in a certain order.

6. Perform final evaluations and complete proper paperwork.

7. Have equipment checked by a superior and place item back in a working condition.