Any Unknown or Unlisted Aircraft Manufacturer
Situational Awareness
Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Company Policy; Human Factors
There is a lot of glycol on the ramp that is not being sufficiently cleaned up immediately after it is applied to the aircraft. This creates a very dangerous environment for slips; trips; and falls; not to mention the slick ramp surface for push tugs and the ability for chocks to grip the ramp surface to prevent aircraft movement. We have a significant problem with airplanes rolling on the gates with the chocks properly placed when the ramp is icy or contaminated with glycol.
Ramp personnel reporting a great deal of glycol de-icing fluid is remaining on the ramp after aircraft application. This may result in slips or falls to other persons; or aircraft rolling even when chocks are in place.