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    Qhse Alert: Alert Title/ Subject: Alert Ref No: Reason For Alert

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    This document is a QHSE alert regarding unacceptable damage being caused to PSTASS assemblies (Emergency Breathing Systems) due to mishandling. [1] Several photos show examples of severe impact damage like dents and broken parts. [2] This mishandling has led to failure of the PSTASS units and in one case required a passenger to be removed from a return flight. [3] The alert recommends distributing a bulletin about proper handling, recording damaged equipment, improving transportation bags, and displaying this alert prominently to educate on careful treatment of life-saving equipment.

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    This document is a QHSE alert regarding unacceptable damage being caused to PSTASS assemblies (Emergency Breathing Systems) due to mishandling. [1] Several photos show examples of severe impact damage like dents and broken parts. [2] This mishandling has led to failure of the PSTASS units and in one case required a passenger to be removed from a return flight. [3] The alert recommends distributing a bulletin about proper handling, recording damaged equipment, improving transportation bags, and displaying this alert prominently to educate on careful treatment of life-saving equipment.

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    This document is a QHSE alert regarding unacceptable damage being caused to PSTASS assemblies (Emergency Breathing Systems) due to mishandling. [1] Several photos show examples of severe impact damage like dents and broken parts. [2] This mishandling has led to failure of the PSTASS units and in one case required a passenger to be removed from a return flight. [3] The alert recommends distributing a bulletin about proper handling, recording damaged equipment, improving transportation bags, and displaying this alert prominently to educate on careful treatment of life-saving equipment.

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    Qhse Alert: Alert Title/ Subject: Alert Ref No: Reason For Alert

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    This document is a QHSE alert regarding unacceptable damage being caused to PSTASS assemblies (Emergency Breathing Systems) due to mishandling. [1] Several photos show examples of severe impact damage like dents and broken parts. [2] This mishandling has led to failure of the PSTASS units and in one case required a passenger to be removed from a return flight. [3] The alert recommends distributing a bulletin about proper handling, recording damaged equipment, improving transportation bags, and displaying this alert prominently to educate on careful treatment of life-saving equipment.

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    Doc No.

    QHSE
    ALERT
    ALERT TITLE/ SUBJECT:
    ALERT REF NO:
    REASON FOR ALERT:

    Revision
    Date

    QHSEFO -2
    1
    Oct 16
    Page 1 of 3

    UNACCEPTABLE DAMAGE TO PSTASS ASSEMBLIES


    2016ALRT12 2/11/2016
    SEVERE DAMAGE HAS BEEN CAUSED TO PSTASS ASSEMBLIES DUE TO
    INCORRECT HANDLING BOTH ON & OFFSHORE. EXCESSIVE &
    UNACCEPTABLE DAMAGE HAS RESULTED IN PSTASS (EBS) FAILURE.

    DESCRIPTION:

    INSERT PHOTOGRAPH:

    A recent incident occurred where the


    non-availability of serviceable PSTASS
    EBS units offshore led to a passenger
    having to be removed from a return
    flight. The EBS units in question after
    investigation were found to have
    sustained impact damage that ultimately
    led to a release of compressed
    breathing air.
    The impact damage found is relevant to
    the PSTASS units being dropped,
    thrown down or knocked against a hard
    surface.
    The photos to the right show the
    excessive damage seen on a daily basis.
    Photos 1 & 2
    Photo 3 Ratchet knob showing signs
    of impact damage & heavy wear & tear.
    Label to assist safe operation scraped &
    torn.

    Principal
    Department

    QHSE

    Prepared By

    QHSE Department

    Approved By

    Greg Allanach
    Managing Director

    Doc No.

    QHSE
    ALERT
    DESCRIPTION:

    Revision
    Date

    QHSEFO -2
    1
    Oct 16
    Page 2 of 3

    INSERT PHOTOGRAPH:

    Photo 4 - Charging port cover dented &


    part broken off as a result of impact.

    Photo 5 - Head of PSTASS showing


    dents & gouges caused by heavy
    impact.

    Photo 6 - Internal pin which has bent


    due to the force of impact.

    Principal
    Department

    QHSE

    Prepared By

    QHSE Department

    Approved By

    Greg Allanach
    Managing Director

    Doc No.

    QHSE
    ALERT
    DESCRIPTION:

    Revision
    Date

    QHSEFO -2
    1
    Oct 16
    Page 3 of 3

    INSERT PHOTOGRAPH:

    Photo 7 - Internal connector showing


    wear cause by impact against hard
    surfaces.

    In addition, heavy impact damage


    causing internal O-rings to unseat
    which have led to expulsion of air from
    the PSTASS cylinder.
    IMMEDIATE RECOMMENDATIONS:

    Bulletin to be distributed to all heliports & customers/users of the MK50 lifejacket


    & PSTASS EBS. All passengers, ground and offshore handling personnel to be
    made aware that failure to handle potentially life-saving survival equipment with
    adequate care may cause the equipment to fail to function correctly.

    ACTIONS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE:

    Equipment damaged by handling or user misuse will be recorded and reported for
    discussion with the applicable customer and helicopter operator.
    Proposed improvements to the MK50 lifejacket transportation bag recommend
    the use of a padded bag with inner liners attached that can be placed between
    each lifejacket/PSTASS to provide additional protection during transportation.
    Survitec will support a revised holdall for review and proposed introduction as
    standard.
    Prominent display of this alert at heliports & offshore installations. passengers &
    handling staff to be made aware of the importance of treating survival equipment
    with due care & attention
    Survitec heliport staff to monitor & report all incidents of misuse & associated
    damage
    Post for
    30 days minimum
    Principal
    Department

    QHSE

    Prepared By

    QHSE Department

    Approved By

    Greg Allanach
    Managing Director

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