The handbook covers:
Helicopter Landing Officer’s requirements – The Responsibilities defined by Regulation and organisational duties offshore
Helidecks checks – It is the HLOs responsibility to ensure that the helideck and associated equipment is in a suitable condition for helicopter operations
Helicopter communications and meteorology – The HLO needs to understand the communication system between the installation of the helicopter
Helideck operations – The HLO reports to the OIM for the control of helicopter operations in relation to the installation
Helideck loading – The HLO is responsible for all those engaged in operations on or near the helicopter landing, loading and unloading operation
Dangerous goods – Assisting in ensuring the safe and efficient transhipment of cargo, the HLO must adhere to regulations concerning the carriage of dangerous goods by air
Helicopter specification – Includes tables to show the existing D value, T value and passenger configuration
Helideck Emergency Response (NEW section) – Focusing on ‘Maintaining Competence on the Helideck in an emergency’ and helideck emergency response drill.
The HLO Handbook is not available digitally.
