I require all pax to read a written safety briefing before boarding and review this verbally immediately before boarding. When feasible, I avoid hot loading/unloading. A cycle is more desirable than an injury/fatality. When loading with the rotors turning is necessary, a savvy escort (usually a pilot) accompanies pax to and from the helicopter. All part of my ops manual, which also prohibits the pilot from leaving the helo with rotors turning. As usual, every choice involves tradeoffs.
Last edited by EN48; 30th September 2013 at 13:00.