What is the correct sequence for documenting incidents involving wildlife or FOD?

What is the correct sequence for documenting incidents involving wildlife or FOD?

• A. Notify supervisor/ATC; Immediate hazard removal if safe; Complete formal incident report with location/time/details; File for WHMP review.
• B. Immediate hazard removal if safe; notify supervisor/ATC; complete formal incident report with location/time/details; file for WHMP review.
• C. Complete formal incident report with location/time/details; notify supervisor/ATC; Immediate hazard removal if safe; file for WHMP review.
• D. File for WHMP review; Immediate hazard removal if safe; notify supervisor/ATC; complete formal incident report with location/time/details.

Answer: (B)

Safety comes first: address any immediate hazard from wildlife or FOD so people and equipment aren’t put at risk. The best sequence starts with removing the hazard if it can be done safely, then notifying the supervisor or ATC to ensure the right authorities are alerted and coordinated. After the area is stabilized, complete a formal incident report with the location, time, and details so there’s a precise record for investigation. Finally, file for WHMP review to analyze the incident and drive corrective actions. Choosing to report or initiate WHMP review before removing the hazard can let the risk persist or escalate, and it delays getting the proper people involved in stabilizing the situation.

Safety comes first: address any immediate hazard from wildlife or FOD so people and equipment aren’t put at risk. The best sequence starts with removing the hazard if it can be done safely, then notifying the supervisor or ATC to ensure the right authorities are alerted and coordinated. After the area is stabilized, complete a formal incident report with the location, time, and details so there’s a precise record for investigation. Finally, file for WHMP review to analyze the incident and drive corrective actions.

Choosing to report or initiate WHMP review before removing the hazard can let the risk persist or escalate, and it delays getting the proper people involved in stabilizing the situation.