What should ground crew members receive training on?

• A. Safe driving practices on public roads
• B. PPE maintenance schedules
• C. Proper handling of pesticides and safety around aircraft
• D. Customer service protocols

Answer: (C)

Ground crews must be trained on how to handle pesticides safely and how to operate around aircraft to prevent exposure, contamination, and accidents. This means knowing pesticide labels and safety data, proper mixing and loading procedures, storage and transport of products, and the steps to take in a spill, exposure, or cleanup. Training also covers using appropriate PPE and decontamination steps, understanding how pesticides can drift and affect the aircraft and surrounding environment, and coordinating with pilots and ground operations to keep everyone safe. PPE maintenance is important, but it’s a more focused topic within the broader safety and handling procedures. Training on safe handling and safety around aircraft directly supports overall flight-operation safety and environmental protection.