❓ Hon George Cash asks about the conclusions of Western Power's safety review following a fatal helicopter crash during power line inspections and the operational policy changes implemented as a result. The answer details new procedures and safety training.
AnsweredQoN 283Legislative Council
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(1) In January 2001, two men died in a helicopter crash while inspecting power lines and Western Power announced an immediate safety review of power line inspection practices. What conclusions did the safety review reveal?
(2) What changes in operation policy have been implemented since the completion of the safety review?
(2) What changes in operation policy have been implemented since the completion of the safety review?
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Answered
29 November 2001
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Minister for Energy
Response time
36 days
(2) Western Power has developed new procedures and processes to be used when engaging helicopters for line inspection and fault finding. This documentation also includes the necessity of safety induction training for Western Power personnel required to fly in helicopters. In flight procedures for both the pilot and Western Power personnel include full instructions on radio communication to a land control centre, flight path and inspection processes, flying times and maps of local areas detailing power line routes.
In flight procedures for both the pilot and Western Power personnel include full instructions on radio communication to a land control centre, flight path and inspection processes, flying times and maps of local areas detailing power line routes.
In flight procedures for both the pilot and Western Power personnel include full instructions on radio communication to a land control centre, flight path and inspection processes, flying times and maps of local areas detailing power line routes.
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