Claustrophobia in aircraft maintenance

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Claustrophobia is an abnormal fear of

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Being in an enclosed space.

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Triggers of claustrophobia in engineers

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An incident in a confined space, such as panicking in a fuel tank.

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Importance of teamwork for engineers dealing with claustrophobia

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To help extract an engineer from confined spaces quickly and sympathetically.

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Examples of restricted spaces in aircraft engineering

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Fuel tanks, beneath flight instrument panels, and cherry-pickers.

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Issues that can aggravate problems in restricted spaces

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Poor lighting or having to wear breathing apparatus.

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General reaction to being in an enclosed space

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Physical or psychological discomfort.

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When discomfort in enclosed spaces becomes claustrophobia

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When the discomfort becomes extreme.

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Key responsibility of colleagues when an engineer experiences claustrophobia

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To help extract the engineer from the confined space.

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Safety equipment is crucial in confined spaces.

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Engineers must use breathing apparatus or lines to ensure safety.

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Safety harnesses and ropes are essential for working at heights.

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They help manage fear of heights without eliminating it.