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Hangar safety

Common workshop and hangar hazards and prevention reflexes.

Notice

Occupational health and safety are governed by national law and your employer's instructions, which take precedence over this general guide.

Common hazards

  • Work at height (platforms, scaffolding, wings).
  • Energies: electrical, hydraulic and pressurised pneumatic systems.
  • Chemicals: hydraulic fluids, solvents, fuels.
  • Danger zones around engines, flight controls and landing gear.
  • Noise and vehicle movements.

Reflexes

  • Lock-out and tag-out before work.
  • Suitable personal protective equipment.
  • Accessible safety data sheets.
  • Reporting hazardous situations.

Frequently asked questions

Is this guide a safety instruction?

No. Only your employer's instructions and the applicable regulations are authoritative.

General information only. It does not replace the EASA regulatory texts, your organisation's exposition (MOE/MTOE) or the instructions of your competent authority.