Author : Damien Hiquet
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3346547280
Total Pages : 23 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (465 download)
Book Synopsis Drugs and Alcohol Management Programme (DAMP) in New Zealand Aviation. An Evaluation by : Damien Hiquet
Download or read book Drugs and Alcohol Management Programme (DAMP) in New Zealand Aviation. An Evaluation written by Damien Hiquet and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2021 in the subject Health - Miscellaneous, grade: A+, , language: English, abstract: This paper evaluates the Drugs and Alcohol Management Programme (DAMP) in New Zealand aviation. Alcohol, medication and drugs are among the most common medical causes of worldwide fatal commercial air transport aircraft accidents. Recent evidence from alcohol and drugs testing programmes of aviation safety-critical workers has demonstrated positive rates at levels that have warranted an increase in testing. Often, alcoholism and drug usage are undiscovered, unrecognized, and unreported. Aviation is no different and it has been estimated that alcohol abuse and dependence affect approximately five to eight percent of all pilots. Maintenance personnel, cabin crew and management are similarly affected. Given such an impact, it is not surprising that serious consideration has been given to preventative and remedial measures.