From Rivets to Respirators: an Aviation Maintenance EHS Primer

Aviation maintenance presents unique and complex environments that differ significantly from those found in general industry. EHS professionals supporting aviation operations must understand hazards, including chemical exposures, confined space work, fall hazards, and electrical safety, all while aligning with FAA, OSHA, and DoD standards. Many safety professionals may lack focused training on the nuanced risks associated with aviation maintenance activities such as aircraft fueling, panel painting, or composite material sanding. This presentation bridges that gap, preparing EHS professionals to proactively identify, assess, and control hazards unique to aviation maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance and worker safety.

Objectives

Upon completion, participants will be able to:  

1. Identify primary hazards in aviation maintenance tasks
2. Describe key regulatory frameworks
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of safety controls, including PPE, electrical and confined space SOP’s, and ventilation systems
4. Recommend EHS best practices for maintenance tasks to promote safety and minimize injury

Lecturer

Samuel S. Grassel, CIH, MSEng

Mr. Grassel is an experienced industrial hygiene professional with a strong background in occupational health and safety, CBRN defense, and systems optimization. With over 9 years of experience in both industry and academic environments, with a proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into engaging, practical instruction. Passionate about fostering the next generation of scientists and engineers through evidence-based teaching, real-world case studies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to promoting safe and efficient workplace practices aligned with current regulatory standards and emerging technologies.

Credit

This course contains 1 hours of instruction. 0.1 CEUs are offered for this course.

As an IACET Accredited Provider, Bowen Learning Network offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard.

Eligible for contact hours with the BGC, BCSP, IHMM, and other OEHS certifying agencies.

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Completion Requirements

To receive a Certificate of Completion for this course, participants are required to complete the following items:

1. Participate in the live webinar or review the on-demand webinar recording.
2. Score 70% or higher on the quiz.
3. Complete the webinar evaluation.

No certificate will be awarded to participants who do not meet the above completion requirements.

Computer Requirements

The Bowen Learning Network online virtual classrooms are powered by BigBlueButton. It fully supports the Windows, Mac OS X, and Chromebook platforms (see below for versions supported). Support is available for iOS (iPads) and Android Tablets. While smart phones can be used, the screens are too small to display all of the aspects of the Virtual Classroom.  For the best online learning experience, the use of a device with a larger screen is HIGHLY recommended. A physical keyboard is also recommended.

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