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Happy New Year! The safety committee would like to offer a few reminders for some of your latest hot button concerns.  As always when in doubt consult your up to date IEM-In Flight Emergency Manual.

Airbus 321 aircraft 

• Flight attendant "A" sits inboard (closest to the aisle) whenever he/she is the only f/a on the jumpseat upfront.
• Flight attendant "A" always does the safety demonstration in two locations.  These locations are the first row of first class and the first row of coach. 
• Flight attendant "C" stands at the first row at 2L/2R doors.  No exceptions!

General reminders

• On narrow body Airbus aircraft whenever a door is closed ensured the red door strap is secured over the door operating handle at all times.
• E-Cigarettes - Contain a nicotine cartridge and lithium battery. May be brought onboard, but may NOT be used at any time.
• On the B737/400 aircraft nothing is to be stored in the open face first class galley compartments.  Supplies provided by US Airways may be stored if metal carriers are provided.
• Complete all SERs within 48 hours of trip termination.  Don't forget to keep a copy of your report for your file and send a copy to your local AFA office or safety committee member.
• When dealing or involved with a confirmed air quality incident, be sure to follow the instructions on your blue AFA-CWA card and check off hot sheet. Not every situation warrants medical attention.
• Refrain from tying knots in any flight attendant jumpseat harness.  This is an unsafe practice and could cause injuries to a fellow crew member or passenger.
• Prior to closing the boarding door of any aircraft, ensure all baggage is properly stowed, overhead bins are closed.  All portable electronic devices turned OFF and properly stowed. IEM 3.16.2/14 CFR part 121.589.
• Stow galley and service items for surface movement, take-off and landing.  IEM 3.16.2/14 CFR part 121.577.
• Cabin pets: (5.10.1) The pet must remain in container underneath the seat in front of the passenger traveling with the animal at all times during the flight. The passenger traveling with a cabin pet will not be assigned a seat in the first row, bulkhead row or emergency exit row. In each pet container only one animal per container.
• Onboard Wheelchair (5.1.5)  For specific location for each aircraft type, reference page 5-4 of the IEM.
• Monitor and Challenge is to be performed fully at all doors, all the time upon arrival. There are two types, Self and Team monitor and challenge. M&C is not optional!  
• Orange Colored Catering Equipment Repair Tags are located in a galley supply drawer.  Tags are used to report catering equipment that is broken or does not operate properly.  All equipment with the orange tags will be removed by Catering Agents and sent out to Ground Maintenance for repair.
• POCs-Portable Oxygen Concentrators (8.1.4) Airport Services will notify the "A"/CSD of any passenger that intends to use a POC. The "A"/CSD then notifies the captain and all other F/As. Passengers using a POC are indicated by the code MEDA on the final report. In addition, the gate agent will also advise the "A"/CSD when a passenger will be transporting a POC that cannot be used on the aircraft.  The "A"/CSD is required to present a passenger's physician's statement to the captain.  This physician's statement may be in the form of either a US Airways form or a written letter, signed by the physician.

"Safety is the Ultimate Service"

Submitted by Barrington Johnson

MEC Chairperson Air Safety, Health and Security
BJohnson@afausairways.org

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Council 41 DCA 703-778-6541
Council 70 PHL 215-492-0840
Council 89 CLT 704-527-0325

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