MEC Air Safety, Health, and Security Chair Duties

The MEC Chairperson shall:   Attend any safety meetings with the company. Attend FAA/Horizon Air safety meetings. Attend AFA-CWA Air Safety Department training seminars. In conjunction with the International Office, develop and conduct initial and ongoing local Safety/Health training, including NTSB accident investigation procedures. Communicate with the AFA-CWA Air Safety Department.

 Communicate with other airline safety representatives, as appropriate. Participate in accident investigation, hijacking, sabotage, etc., as directed. Communicate with the Horizon IBT MEC Safety Chairperson as appropriate. Attend and participate in Congressional hearings dealing with cabin safety, as directed.

 Assign special safety assignments to local Air Safety, Health, & Security Safety/Health Chairpersons as appropriate. The MEC officers and appropriate LEC President shall be advised of these special assignments. Handle safety incidents, i.e. equipment problems, occupational injuries, as they arise.  Compose informational and educational articles of interest to the membership and provide them to the MEC Communications Chairperson to be included in MEC communications and posted to the MEC website. Be on a 24-hour call-out in the event of an accident. Be trained and remain qualified to perform the duties of any MEC ASHSC Co-Chairperson, if necessary. The committee shall:  Participate in programs concerned with air safety, health and security. Act in an advisory role to the MEC on safety and health matters. Study safety and health problems and prepare recommendations to be presented to the MEC for consideration. Review material, handle correspondence and keep members informed of safety and health developments through the Communications Committee and/or reports at Local Council meetings. Attend company debriefings after an accident or incident or when pertinent issues are discussed.