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MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

Every day people are exposed to certain dangers or can suffer from various diseases, which could cause a loss of licence either temporarily or permanently. There are some disabilities, which are compatible with ATC work. Unfortunately, others are not. IFATCA … Continued

Counselling as a Means of Reducing Stress Among Air Traffic Controllers

25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, San José, Costa Rica, 21-25 April 1986 WP No. 24 Counselling as a Means of Reducing Stress Among Air Traffic Controllers Introduction During the 2nd Joint Asia/Pacific Regional Meeting held 18/19 October’85, the matter of “stress management” … Continued

CISM Programmes Throughout IFATCA Member Associations

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 154 CISM Programmes Throughout IFATCA Member Associations Presented by PLC Summary Critical Incident Stress Management is a comprehensive, integrated, systematic and multicomponent crisis intervention programme developed to help managing traumatic … Continued

Investigate the Mechanisms for Dealing with a Critical Incident/Accident

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 161 Investigate the Mechanisms for Dealing with a Critical Incident/Accident Presented by PLC Summary This paper provides an overview of current practices and assesses if they meet desired outcomes when … Continued

MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued

Report of Sub-Committee Medical

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Nairobi, Kenya, 27-30 April 1987 WP No. 25 Report of Sub-Committee Medical Introduction Controlling of air traffic is stressful. As the controller is the crucial link in aviation his/her medical fitness is vital to air safety. Air … Continued

Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 303 Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary The air traffic controller profession has great demands on the cognitive functioning of the brain. What makes it … Continued

Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 162 Electro Magnetic Hyper Sensitivity Presented by PLC Summary Following a case of an ATCO that was diagnosed with EHS – Electromagnetic Hyper Sensitivity, this working paper will describe what … Continued

Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.6 – WP No. 157 Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection Presented by PLC Summary Member Associations (MAs) in some regions are currently facing serious issues … Continued

Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control

27TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, 26-29 April 1988 WP No. L003 Night Shift Paralysis in Air Traffic Control Introduction Night Shift paralysis has the effect of temporary incapacitation – even though the subject can both see and hear … Continued