SAFETY

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SAFETY

• Pilot

Crew
Passengers
Spectators
GEBA Safety Seminar 3/2009
Gene Burnstein
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Agenda

• What to Expect
• Pre-Flight Safety
• In-Flight Safety
• Post-Flight Safety
• Unexpected Situations
• Wrap-up

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What to Expect

• Presenting safety from a different perspective.
• Responding to safety issues.
• Planting a seed for open discussion on reacting
  to the unexpected.

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Pre-Flight Safety

• Scenario
• Smell of Excess Propane permeates the air,
  multiple balloon systems around.
  
• Think (discuss in small groups)
• What questions come to mind?
• What actions could/should be taken for same?
• Share

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Pre-Flight Safety

• Baskets
• Use Free Time
• Be Inquisitive

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Pre-Flight Safety

• Pilot/Passengers
• Prepare for extended stay without crew.
• Do you have a space silver blanket?
• Water? Snacks? Medications?
• Bug Spray or lotion?
• Sunscreen
• Proper clothing?

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Pre-Flight Safety

• Passengers Loading/Unloading
• Question
• How is this accomplished safely?
• Think (discuss in small groups)
• Any differences for age/weight/height/feeble/etc?
  
• Should you require passengers to enter/exit on
  their own?
  
• Share

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Pre-Flight Safety

• Crew
• Spectators as Crew
• Rolling the Dice?
• Concerns?
• Regular (repeating) Crew
• Assuming too much?

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In-Flight Safety

• We pay attention to obstacles
• (Trees, Wires, Buildings, Livestock)
• Question
• What Else should we pay attention to for
  Passenger/Spectator safety??
  
• (other than equipment, flight regulations,
  etc.)
  
• Think (discuss in small groups)
• Share

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Post-Flight Safety

• Spectator/Landowner point of view
• You almost hit the roof!
• You were on fire!
• You were having problems!
• This is your chance to educate the public.

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Post-Flight Safety

• Pilot, Crew
• Ensure passengers exit the basket safely
• Tanks turned off and lines purged before
  disassembly?
  
• Is the passenger pulling out or lighting a
  cigarette?
  
• Dont be overzealous pace yourself
• Getting hurt now can ruin your day, and possibly
  your passengers experience!

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Post-Flight Safety

• Balloon which way is down?
• Balloon is coming in for a landing and you can
  help set up for deflation.
  
• By knowing which side lays down, you can be more
  effective in your assistance, and lead to a safer
  deflation.
  
• How do you know?

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Post-Flight Safety

• Scenario
• Balloon landed in a field and a menacing dog is
  barreling in.
  
• Think (discuss in small groups)
• How do you ensure everyone stays safe?
• Share

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Post-Flight Safety

• Scenario
• For some reason the balloon and possibly some one
  in the group has to be left behind
  
• Think (discuss in small groups)
• What are the safety issues and how are they
  negated?
  
• Share

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Unexpected Situations

• To increase your chance of a successful outcome
• S.O.A.R.
• Self assessment (strengths/weaknesses)
• Observe and practice safety procedures
• Always aware
• React responsibly

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Unexpected Situations

• A propane line either on fire or spewing
  propane.
  
• Question
• Will your hand reach into the flame or spewing
  propane quicker with or without gloves?

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Unexpected Situations

• How would we react in an emergency?
• Worst frozen by fear and/or others get in the
  way.
  
• Most likely? you react, but dont have
  everything you need and/or not enough help.
  
• Best in control or with quality help and
  equipment to handle the situation.
  

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Wrap-Up

• Look outside the box to recognize safety
  situations
  
• Thirst for knowledge
• S.O.A.R.
• Self assessment (strengths/weaknesses)
• Observe and practice safety procedures
• Always aware
• React responsibly