Article 127 Aerial work operationsI1

Subject to articles 128, 129 and 130, an aircraft must not be used for the purpose of aerial work (in this article, an “aerial work operation”) otherwise than in accordance with the Governor’s instructions given under article 74 and with the specified requirements.

Before commencing any aerial work operation, the operator of the aircraft must carry out a risk assessment and must develop appropriate standard operating procedures to provide guidance to operating staff to ensure a safe means of carrying out the aerial task.

In complying with paragraph (2) the operator must have regard to—

The operator must make the standard operating procedures referred to in paragraph (2) available to every employee or person who is engaged or may engage in any aerial work operations conducted by the operator.

The operator must ensure that the risk assessment is reviewed and guidance to operating staff kept up to date, taking into account any changes affecting the operation.