What is the purpose of a "hot spot" on the ramp?

A "hot spot" on the ramp is a designated area that requires heightened awareness due to a potential conflict with pedestrian or aircraft movement. These areas are critical for safety as they often involve increased activity, such as the crossing of vehicles, aircraft taxiing, or other ground operations that may pose risks to ramp personnel and equipment. The identification of these hot spots serves to enhance situational awareness and help prevent accidents by ensuring that ramp marshals and staff are vigilant in these high-risk zones.

While maintenance zones, fueling operations, or resting areas may have their own specific requirements and protocols, they do not carry the same level of urgency and need for awareness that hot spots do. The focus of a hot spot is on safety and the prevention of incidents, which is why it is crucial for personnel to be trained to recognize and navigate these areas accordingly.