Modifications to Our Aviation Maintenance Complex

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Modifications to Our Aviation Maintenance Complex

Problem 1

Aviation maintenance complex is an area in the airline industry that is used for different operations such as administration and aircraft maintenance hangar. Slight changes would need critical decisions to be made and with the introduction of additional storage by constructing a mezzanine level above the original shop. The mezzanine will be a semi-permanent floor system that protrudes from the walls. It will be accessed through a ladder to minimize wastage of space in the area. The ladder will be movable to make work easier for anyone to access the storage room. The storage facility will have a 2 feet guardrail all around it for human safety (Chisholm, 2010).

Problem 2

A portable dock board is one way through which goods are moved from one area to another in most warehouses. However, there are some regulations that govern the use of portable dock board, which is known as the loading dock safety. The regulations require that all the employees should have knowledge or be trained on how the system works. In addition, there should be inspection programs that ensure that safety is guaranteed to the employees (U.S Department of Labour, n.d.).

Problem 3

The oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders at the site of operation fire can easily start because these are highly inflammable substances. The oxygen creates a condition necessary for fire to exist while the fuel-gas cylinders can explode or even catch fire, and it is for these reasons that there is safety regulations related to the storage of theses cylinders. According to the regulations, all employees shall be trained and judged capable by their managers for this delicate work of taking care of the cylinders. The compressed gas containers should all be marked, for categorizing the gas content, with either a symbol or the chemical name of the gas (U.S Department of Labor, n.d.).

The movements of these cylinders are also required to be done in an orderly manner as the regulations states that all cylinders in a workstation shall be separated from each other in order to avoid combustion. The oxygen and fuel-gas cylinders are supposed to be stored on different areas, or moved separately to ensure safety of the workmanship and the area.

The cutting torch is one of the most dangerous equipment that is available in the workstation, and it should be handled with care to avert disaster. The regulations require that the torch be off when not in use and should be checked on a daily basis to detect any leak from its pipes (U.S Department of Labor, n.d.).

There are regulations that address the storage and condition of hoses used in cutting operations, which state that the storage facilities should be double-checked for safety and the hoses inspected for damage or leaks to improve the safety of the warehouse or workstation.

Problem 4

According to the occupational safety and health standards set by the United States government, all electrode cable of a welding rig should be in a good condition that guarantees the safety of the public and the workers at the station. Exposed wires are highly dangerous and can ignite fire that might lead to loss of life and destruction of property and it is for that reason that any tool that is worn out should be replaced immediately (Chisholm, 2010).

Problem 5

There should be great concern about the exposure to methyl ethyl ketone. These dangerous chemical can affect the nervous system when a person is exposed to it for a long period. Some of its long-term effects include irritation of the skin, throat, and damage to the eye. The organization should therefore look for ways to minimize its effects through having proper ventilations and having people working in-shifts to avoid long-term exposure (U.S Department of Labor, n.d.).

References

Chisholm, H., (2010). Ensuring Safety in the Aviation Maintenance Complex. (11th Ed.). Cambridge University Press

U.S Department of Labor. (n.d.). Occupational Safety & Health Administration. . Retrieved June 10, 2014, from https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9854