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The Aviation Ground Safety Council (AGSC) consists of representatives from Airlines, Handling Agents, Airport and Governmental authorities, Safety equipment manufacturers and suppliers located at various airports and areas in the UK. It also has contact with European, American and Australasian Ground Safety Councils with similar interests.

Next Meeting: April 2012
Minutes of September 2011 meeting - Awaiting December meeting minutes

Topics discussed and presentations from previous meetings include:
Human factors - for presentations and information see downloads
Aging workforce
Vending PPE
Next Generation Aircraft- The Airbus View
De-icer vehicles safety alert
Infectious disease control
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods
Handling firearms in airports
Slip accidents, their relationship with floor surfaces and foreseeable contaminated areas
Buncefield and its affect on the Airports - See downloads
Lone workers
Working Safely at Height
Legal guidance for employers,
Manual handling techniques training and claims
In-flight fire suppression systems
Absence Management (Benefits of Early Intervention)
Drugs and alcohol Dangerous goods
Infectious risks OHSASS 18001 certification
Vehicle security checks
Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Aircraft Refuelling Hazards

Transcript of a HSE letter to various airlines and airport operators following inspections at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted can be seen HSE Inspections.

VENUE - Staines Rugby Club - near London Heathrow Multimap

The AGSC executive wish to thank all the members for their continued support.

Fees - GBP75 per organisation per year - this allows up to 2 people attending per meeting. Please make cheques payable to: Aviation Ground Safety Council.

email: info@agsc.org.uk Please indicate your interest in the subject heading to expedite the routing of your enquiry.

 

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