The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) recently conducted its 2025 Joint Air Transport Safety Committee (JATSC) Conference at the William W. Winpisinger Center in Hollywood, Maryland. The event focused on enhancing safety within the air transport sector.
Key topics at the conference included the promotion of collaborative safety programs, such as the Ground Safety Action Program. The committee also discussed strategies for injury prevention and hazard mitigation, emphasized the importance of training and education, and advocated for strong worker safety reporting systems.
The conference featured daily video wrap-up reports, which covered sessions on issues like distracted driving and workplace behaviors such as carelessness and complacency.
