March 5, 2001 - Redmond, WA
Airline Safety Experts Develop Passenger Safety Training Class

A passenger safety training course to help airline travelers avoid injury and survive accidents has been developed by Safety Services International, a group of aviation safety professionals.

"Most people don't realize that passengers can survive about 70 percent of airline accidents, and how the passenger responds can have a major impact on his or her chance of survival," according to Kevin Darcy, co-founder of Safety Services International. "Also, passengers have almost complete control over avoiding the minor injuries that occur on more routine flights," Darcy adds.

The four-hour course--designed primarily for business and civic-groups--includes a look at accident statistics, how to select a flight from a safety standpoint, hands-on familiarization with safety equipment, and provides a mental checklist passengers can use before each takeoff and landing to be fully prepared for an emergency.

The course focuses on the practical actions passengers can take to avoid injuries, and to be prepared in the event of a serious event. It relies on accident statistics, and the collective experience the firm's experts, to insure that the emphasis is on the most important safety items.

The class also provides time for questions and answers relating to many aviation safety-related issues. "Most people's perception of safety is driven by what the media reports. Unfortunately that's usually after a major accident," according to Darcy. "People usually feel more comfortable and confident when they understand the issues and can put the risks in perspective. We help them do that."

Safety Services International was formed in 1999 to provide all segments of the industry, legal community and government with expertise in aviation safety, accident investigation, and operation of large and small aircraft.

More information on Safety Services International can be found on its web site: www.safeserv.com

For additional information, contact SSI at ssi@safeserv.com or call 1.425.898.0448

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Safety Services International is a Washington State Limited Liability Company