Risk Management Magazine

Depending on the company or mission, several hazards can be found in or around docks. Falls and trips are among the leading causes of dock-related injuries. Wet or oily surfaces, uneven dock plates and unguarded dock edges pose significant risks. Workers can fall from dock edges or into open dock doors if proper barriers are not in place.

The moral to this story should scream out to the reader, but I will make it clear. It pays to know your aircraft’s limitations.

On our way to the hunting spot, we crossed a bridge over a very swollen creek. We were amazed at how high the water was compared to normal. We traversed this road often, so we knew the water was sure to be just as amazing farther ahead at the low water crossing. Little did we know! So, we pressed on.