Aviation / Aerospace Safety Checklist

Aircraft & Hangar

Pre-flight and post-flight inspections are completed. Foreign object debris (FOD) is removed from work areas. Ground support equipment is inspected before use. Hangar floors are kept clean and free of hazards.

Personnel & Operations

Only authorized and trained personnel perform tasks. Proper PPE is worn in required areas. Tool control procedures are followed. Fatigue management rules are followed.

Safety Systems

Emergency equipment is accessible and inspected. Fire suppression systems are maintained. Safety briefings are conducted before tasks. Incidents and near misses are reported immediately.

Aircraft Ground Handling

Chock wheels and apply parking brakes before ground crew approach. Use correct tie-downs and verify tension before towing or storage. Keep personnel clear of jet blast, prop arcs, and intake/exhaust zones. Conduct foreign-object-damage (FOD) walks of work areas.

Fueling & Hazardous Materials

Bond and ground the aircraft before opening any fuel connection. Enforce no-smoking and no-ignition-source rules in fueling areas. Spill kits are present and responders know containment steps. Store batteries, oxygen, and combustibles per segregation rules.

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear hearing protection in hangars and near running engines. Use eye protection for machining, grinding, and chemical tasks. Provide fall-protection harnesses and train for elevated work. Supply flame-resistant clothing where fuel or thermal exposure exists.

Hangar & Workshop Safety

Keep aisles clear and floors free of oil, slip, and trip hazards. Control tooling with shadow boards and pre-use inspections. Ventilate paint, solvent, and composite-material work areas. Segregate compressed-gas cylinders and secure them upright.

Emergency & Evacuation

Mark emergency exits and keep them unobstructed at all times. Position fire extinguishers and train staff on their use. Post muster points and assign floor wardens per shift. Keep first-aid kits stocked and responders current in CPR.