It is extremely important that all persons involved in aviation activities not be impaired in any manner. Therefore, Flight Department personnel shall not at any time be under the influence of any psychoactive substance that might in any way limit their ability to perform their duties in a safe and effective manner.
Aircraft crew and maintenance personnel shall not consume any alcoholic beverage within eight hours and no excessive consumption within 12 hours prior to reporting for duty and shall not use any drug that may impair the person's ability to perform their duties.
Psychoactive substances include alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volatile solvents, whereas coffee and tobacco are excluded.
4.18 Passenger and Cabin Safety Procedures
4.18.1 Passenger Safety Briefing
The pilot-in-command shall ensure that passengers are given a safety briefing as appropriate to the passenger's needs; and covers at least the items specified in this section.
Normal Operations
The following briefing will be given by the PIC or the person designated by the PIC:
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Prior to take-off:
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when, where, why and how carry-on baggage is required to be stowed;
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the fastening, unfastening, tightening and general use of safety belts or safety harnesses;
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when seat backs must be secured in the upright position and chair tables must be stowed;
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the use and location of the passenger oxygen system including the location and use of oxygen masks;
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the location and use of the portable oxygen bottle;
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the location of emergency exits and for passengers seated next to an exit, how that exit operates;
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the location, purpose of, and advisability of reading the safety features card;
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the requirement to obey crew instructions regarding fasten seat belt signs and no smoking signs and the location of these signs;
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the location of any emergency equipment the passenger may have a need for in an emergency situation such as the ELT, fire extinguisher, survival equipment (including the means to access if in a locked compartment), first aid kit, life preserver or flotation device and life raft;
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company procedures regarding the use of portable electronic devices.
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Any other considerations based on the configuration of the aircraft cabin and equipment.
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After take-off, if not included in the pre take-off briefing:
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on flights where smoking is permitted, when and where smoking is prohibited on board the airplane; and
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the advisability of using safety belts or safety harnesses during flight.
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In-flight when the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign has been turned on for reasons of turbulence:
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when the use of seat belts is required; and
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the requirement to stow carry-on baggage.
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Prior to passenger deplaning, the safest direction and most hazard-free route for passenger movement away from the airplane following deplaning, and any dangers associated with the airplane type such as pitot tube locations, propellers, or engine intakes.
The standard safety briefing may be shortened for regular/recurring passengers who are familiar with the aircraft, route and have repeated exposure (e.g. company president) to that type of flight.
Where the foregoing safety briefing is insufficient for a passenger because of that passenger's physical, sensory or comprehension limitations or because that passenger is responsible for the care of another person on board the aircraft, the pilot-in-command shall ensure that the passenger is given an individual safety briefing that meets their special needs.
Emergency Operations
The PIC shall ensure that, in the event of an emergency and where time and circumstances permit, all passengers are given an emergency briefing covering the following items:
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safety belts or safety harnesses;
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seat backs and chair tables;
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carry-on baggage;
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safety features cards;
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brace position (when to assume, how long to remain);
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if applicable, life preservers; and
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if applicable, evacuation procedures for an occupant of a child restraint system.
Passenger Safety Briefing Card
A Passenger Safety Briefing Card shall be available at each passenger seat containing, in printed or pictographic form, information on at least the following safety features of the aircraft:
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the location of emergency exits;
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how to open the emergency exits;
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the location of life jackets and life rafts; and
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the location of emergency equipment on board the aircraft.
4.18.2 Stowage of Hand Luggage and Galley Equipment
Immediately prior to take-off and landing, the PIC, or person so designated by the PIC, will visually check that galley equipment is securely stowed and the cabin is secure.
In the event of moderate or worse, in-flight turbulence, the PIC, or person so designated by the PIC, will ensure that hand luggage, galley equipment and other loose articles are securely stowed.
4.19 Crew and Passenger Health Issues
When planning flights to destinations outside of the national borders and especially to destinations not frequently served, crew and passenger health issues shall be assessed. The PIC will consult the World Health Organization web site at www.who.int/en/ for latest information. In the case where significant health risks prevail at the destination specialist advice shall be obtained on appropriate precautions.
In the event a crew member or passenger becomes ill onboard the aircraft the procedures specified in section 5.6 shall be followed.
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