Human Factor Issue – Glare Effects Towards Airline Personnel
Abdul Ghani Abdul Samad1, Hani Hafiera Khahar2
1Abdul Ghani Abdul Samad, Senior Specialist, University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia.
2Hani Hafiera Khahar, Undergraduate Student, University Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology, Dengkil, Selangor, Malaysia
Manuscript received on 05 March 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 17 March 2019 | Manuscript Published on 22 March 2019 | PP: 582-584 | Volume-8 Issue-5S April 2019 | Retrieval Number: ES3486018319/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: The main objectives of this research are to identify the factors and effects of glare that could grave consequences towards the airline personnel and discuss effective, economical preventive measures; especially pilots and technicians. This research focuses on 102 airline personnel; consisting of pilots, ground handling services staffs, and line maintenance workers of a major airline in Malaysia who were stationed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International Airport (PIA). A quantitative approach has been utilized to measure not just the awareness levels of glare effects, but also possible innovative ways to avoid glare effects. A validated, customized questionnaire involving Likert-scale and open-ended questions was successfully distributed and returned. Overall, the results showed that glare effects have been critically affecting their work during the day and night. In addition, several staffs have revealed several cases of eye hazards caused by prolonged glare effects. This has imposed the airline company to implement precautionary steps extensively, e.g. always impose the ruling of wearing shades, apply safety tints on glasses and windows around the working sites, and usage of special paints which do not reflect sunlight. It is hoped that more researchers and aviation companies can collaborate with safety equipment industries to innovate not just effective, but also economical solutions for preventing glare effects.
Keywords: Ground Handling Services Staffs, and line Maintenance Workers of a Major Airline in Malaysia who were stationed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Penang International Airport (PIA).
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials