Aviation Risk Management

Bridging the gap between safety and operations in
Fire & Aviation

Aviation Operational Risk Assessments

• Aviation Risk Management Workbook (PDF) Updated sections for 2011 identified below. The workbook includes an introduction, matrix, operational flowchart, all risk assessments and blank forms - formatted to print landscape and double-sided
• Introduction, Risk Matrix and Operational Flow Chart (PDF) (Word) Revised 2011
• Tab 1 - Aerial Supervision (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2011
• Tab 2 - Heavy Airtankers (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2011
• Tab 3 - Single Engine Airtankers (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2011
• Tab 4 - Infrared Aircraft (PDF) (Excel) Completed 2008
• Tab 5 - FHP Aerail Application (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2010
• Tab 6 - FHP Aerial Photography (PDF) (Excel) Completed 2008
• Tab 7 - FHP Aerail Detection Survey (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2011
• Tab 8 - Helicopter Programs (PDF) (Excel) Revised 2008
• Tab 9 - WCF Maintenance (PDF) (Excel) Completed 2009
• Tab 10 - Blank Risk Assessment Form (PDF) (Excel)

Strategic Program Risk Assessments

• Programmatic Risk Assessment and Quality Assurance Evaluation for Aerial Ignition using the Plastic Sphere Dispenser (PSD) April 2010 (PDF)
• Action plan for Type I Helicopters July 2009 (PDF)
• Independent Risk Assessment For Personnel Transport In Type 1 Helicopters, Final Report - May 13, 2009 (PDF)
• Programmatic Risk Assessment and Quality Assurance Evaluation for Helicopter Rappelling (PDF)

Risk Management Tools

• Project Aviation Safety Plan Template with JHA (PDF) (Word)
• Job Hazardous Analysis FS-6700-7 (11/99) (PDF) (Word)
• Risk Assessment Instructions and Matrix (PDF) (Word)
• Blank Risk Assessment Form (PDF) (Excel)
• Fixed Wing Project Aviation Safety Plan Example (PDF) (Word)
• Helicopter Longline Project Aviation Safety Plan Example (PDF)

Reading File

• Region 8 RASM SMS Newsletter Issue 3 (PDF)
• Region 8 RASM SMS Newsletter Issue 2 (PDF)
• Region 8 RASM SMS Newsletter Issue 1 (PDF)
• Longline Rotor Strikes Lesson Learned (PDF)
• Effective SAFECOM Use (PDF)
• Approach, Speed, Height & Exit (ASHE) Review (PDF)
• Controllability Check (PDF)
• Ditching (PDF)
• Forced Landing (PDF)
• Interagency Interim Flight Duty Limitations (PDF)
• Maximum Load Calculation (PDF)
• Mountain Flying (PDF)
• Situational Awareness (PDF)
• Stress (PDF)
• Helimopping: A Dirty Word (PDF)
• Retardant: Use and Abuse (PDF)

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