SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Aircraft Safety Equipment for Maintenance

Aircraft safety equipment helps protect maintenance personnel and control hazards throughout the hangar, ramp, shop, and aircraft maintenance environment. Business Aircraft Consumables supplies aviation safety products including personal protective equipment (PPE), protective gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, dust masks, Remove Before Flight streamers, aircraft safety markers, and other products used by aviation maintenance professionals.

BAC's safety equipment selection is designed around the practical needs of aircraft maintenance technicians, MRO facilities, FBOs, corporate flight departments, aircraft operators, and aviation maintenance shops.

Aircraft maintenance exposes technicians to a wide variety of workplace hazards, including chemicals, lubricants, solvents, dust, debris, noise, sharp materials, and moving equipment. Appropriate personal protective equipment and clearly identified safety equipment are important parts of a controlled maintenance environment.

BAC supplies safety products for both personal protection and aircraft and hangar safety. This includes disposable and reusable gloves, hearing protection, eye protection, dust masks, safety markers, Remove Before Flight streamers, and other aviation-specific safety supplies.

Aircraft PPE and Personal Protective Equipment

Personal protective equipment helps maintenance personnel protect themselves from hazards associated with routine aircraft servicing, cleaning, painting, chemical handling, inspection, and repair activities.

Select PPE based on the specific hazard, material being handled, task being performed, and applicable workplace safety requirements. Always follow the PPE manufacturer's instructions and the applicable safety documentation.

Aircraft Maintenance Gloves

Gloves are among the most frequently used safety supplies in an aircraft maintenance environment. BAC carries disposable nitrile and latex gloves as well as other work gloves for applications where additional hand protection is required.

Nitrile gloves are commonly used when technicians need disposable hand protection during cleaning, servicing, lubrication, inspection, and chemical-handling tasks. BAC currently carries Microflex nitrile and latex glove products in its safety category.

Glove selection should always be based on the specific chemical, material, mechanical hazard, and task involved. Check the glove manufacturer's current documentation for chemical resistance and other performance information, and review BAC's Disposable Glove Guide.

Aircraft Hearing Protection

Aircraft maintenance and ground operations can expose personnel to elevated noise levels from aircraft engines, auxiliary power units, ground equipment, pneumatic tools, and other equipment.

BAC carries 3M E-A-R Classic ear plugs and other hearing-related products for use in maintenance and aviation work environments.

Use hearing protection according to the applicable workplace noise assessment and hearing-conservation requirements. Hearing protection should be selected for the noise environment and worn as directed.

Aircraft Eye and Respiratory Protection

Maintenance activities can generate dust, particles, spray, vapors, and other airborne contaminants. Depending on the task, appropriate eye and respiratory protection may be required.

BAC supplies safety eyewear and dust masks among its aviation safety products. The appropriate protection depends on the material and process involved, so technicians should consult the applicable safety documentation and the PPE manufacturer's instructions before use.

Remove Before Flight Safety Equipment

Remove Before Flight streamers and banners provide highly visible identification of temporary protective devices, covers, locks, and other items installed during aircraft maintenance or while an aircraft is parked.

BAC stocks Remove Before Flight banners and streamers in multiple sizes and configurations. Applications can include pitot and static port covers, landing-gear safety devices, engine inlet and exhaust plugs, control-surface locks, AOA cages, TAT probes, ice detectors, and other temporary protective equipment.

Highly visible identification helps maintenance personnel recognize equipment that must be removed or addressed before aircraft operation. The specific inspection and removal procedures should always follow the applicable aircraft maintenance documentation.

Hangar and Ramp Safety Equipment

Aircraft safety extends beyond personal protective equipment. Clearly visible barriers, markers, cones, and warning equipment can help identify work areas and keep personnel away from aircraft, equipment, and other restricted areas.

BAC's hangar safety selection includes LED aircraft marshalling wands, wing-tip markers, safety cones, and wet-floor signage.

Aircraft Safety Equipment by Application

Aircraft Safety Equipment for MROs and FBOs

Aircraft maintenance facilities need safety supplies that are readily available for routine inspections, repairs, servicing, cleaning, and ground operations. BAC supplies aviation safety equipment for MRO facilities, FBOs, corporate flight departments, charter operators, aircraft maintenance departments, and other aviation organizations.

From disposable gloves and hearing protection to Remove Before Flight streamers and hangar safety markers, BAC provides safety products that can be stocked alongside the consumables maintenance technicians use every day.

Choosing the Right Aircraft Safety Equipment

Safety equipment should be selected based on the actual hazards associated with the task and work environment.

• Identify the hazard: Determine whether the task involves chemicals, noise, airborne particles, impact hazards, sharp materials, aircraft movement, or another risk.
• Select appropriate PPE: Choose gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, or other PPE appropriate for the hazard.
• Check compatibility: Verify that PPE is appropriate for the chemicals or materials being handled.
• Follow manufacturer instructions: Use PPE and safety equipment according to the manufacturer's current instructions.
• Follow workplace requirements: Use the applicable safety procedures, hazard assessments, and required PPE for the work environment.
• Inspect before use: Do not use damaged, degraded, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable protective equipment.

Aircraft Safety Equipment FAQ

Safety Note: Select and use personal protective equipment according to the hazards associated with the specific task, applicable workplace safety requirements, and the manufacturer's current instructions. Product selection should not replace a task-specific hazard assessment or required safety procedures.