The aviation industry is a dynamic sector that requires precision, expertise, and above all safety. Whether it is the maintenance of an aircraft, the operations of an airport, or the well-being of the airline or airport staff, safety is of the utmost importance. It’s critical that all the personnel in the aviation industry are protected from workplace hazards. This is where the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a critical role in ensuring that aviation workers are protected and that industry standards prioritize the well-being of all personnel. In 2014, OSHA and the FAA worked together to create a joint policy to improve workplace safety. The main purpose behind the creation of this policy was to apply OSHA requirements in the aviation industry without compromising aviation safety. Some of the workplace issues like exposure to noise, bloodborne pathogens, and exposure to hazardous chemicals could be resolved under OSHA.

Overview of OSHA

Some of the reasons that define the importance of OSHA in the aviation industry are listed below:

• OSHA standards and regulations minimize risks to passengers and aviation workers.
• OSHA will recognize and address aviation-specific hazards, reducing workplace risks.
• Compliance with OSHA will reduce costs related to accidents and hazards.
• OSHA ensures that aviation companies comply with regulations, generating accountability and transparency.

These are a few reasons that identify the value of OSHA in the aviation industry. There is so much more that OSHA brings to this industry.

ProDIGIQ’s OSHA Module

ProDIGIQ’s OSHA module allows airlines and airports to maintain compliance with OSHA recordkeeping requirements for injury and illness. The module provides a streamlined workflow for the safety supervisors to choose and submit reports. This module automatically generates the OSHA forms 300 and 300A saving invaluable time and effort that would otherwise be spent on documentation. The OSHA module integrates with the electronic report submission in a seamless manner. ProDIGIQ’s robust software will also provide the ability to have a centralized repository to easily have access to historical data.

The Benefits of Utilizing ProDIGIQ’s OSHA Module

• The intuitive and easy-to-use platform will allow for increased and improved user adoption.
• Module will directly result in a reduction of labor and saving of time through the automated operational processes.
• Comprehensive SMS software will streamline OSHA form completion and generation.
• It will also further streamline OSHA submission and recordkeeping.
• The module will improve overall personnel safety through invaluable insights, such as the most common work-related injuries and illnesses.

Conclusion

In the fast-paced aviation industry, safety is the most critical aspect. With respect to that, OSHA’s role in the aviation industry is of utmost importance and indispensable when it comes to maintaining the highest standards of safety and health in the industry. Implementing OSHA may seem intimidating, but the process has been simplified through ProDIGIQ’s OSHA module which is a part of the highly successful Safety Management System, ProSafeT, which was built in collaboration with the FAA and a consortium of U.S.-based airlines by ProDIGIQ. Their highly configurable solution can be designed to meet the exact requirements of our clients and provide support to maintain the high standards of safety required in the aviation industry.