Safety - the Ultimate Service

  

Safety... The Ultimate Service
AFA US Airways Safety, Health and Security News
   

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Safety On Board

  

March 15, 2009
Dear Members,

Being the professionals comes with responsibilities. They include carrying an updated IEM. The only person responsible for making sure the IEM is 100% accurate is YOU! No one else but YOU!

  • IEMs' must be readily accessible in case of an emergency.
     
  • When conducting the Exit Row Briefing, be sure to read the statements verbatim. Make sure to show the Safety Information Card, as well as the criteria on the card.
     
  • Passengers with disabilities MUST be briefed for all segments of their trip. All components of the briefing must be included. Sec.5-17. (5.4) Source: 14 CFR part. 121.571.
  • A Child Restraint System (CRS) is ANY approved seat or device used to restrain children on an aircraft. US Airways supports the use of FAA approved CRSs to help ensure safety. Sec5-24, 5.8. These devices must have a solid back and seat, with restraint straps installed to securely hold the child in the CRS. A label indication approval for use on an A/C must be present on the CRS.
     
  • Devices approved for use in an Aircraft ONLY, Aviation Child Safety Devices-ACSD will have; 1. A label in accordance with 14 CFR 21.305 (d) approved for aircraft use only. 2. A warning label advising that this device is not safe for use in motor vehicles. Sec5-28, 5.8.1.
     
  • CARES- Child Aviation Restraint System: CARES is an FAA approved system. CARES is designed for children between 22 and 44 pounds. The device may be used during all phases of flights. This device wraps around the seat back and incorporates the aircraft's seat belt system. Instructions are provided on a label on the strap.
     
  • When dead heading or pass riding, please adhere to the carryon bag policy. Sec 5-27 (5.9.4).
     
  • When checking your emergency equipment, be sure that the EEMK says on the front "US Airways EEMK Medical Kit' and not "America West." If the kit says West, report to the f/a in charge. The f/a in charge should then report the info to the flight deck crewmember. Be sure to fill out an SER.
     
  • After completing a live demo, be sure to return the demo equipment to its proper stowage location.
     
  • When submitting an SER (Safety Event Report) electronically on the SRS (Safety Reporting System) be sure to update your personal info including adding your FAA certification number.
     
  • All cabin pets should be listed on the Final report. If a pet is not listed, be sure to file an SER.
     
  • The pet must remain in the container underneath the seat in front of the passenger traveling with the animal AT ALL times during the flight. Sec 5.10.2
     
  • A reminder to secure ALL galley equipment with all latches and restraints. If any are broken or missing, notify the f/a in charge ASAP.
     
  • Notify the flight attendant in charge when life vests are found in the overhead bins or in the emergency equipment compartments. Situations like these must then be reported to the flight deck for immediate action.
     
  • When you are contacted by Inflight, Corporate Safety Department or by your AFA Safety Rep about an incident an a message is left for you, it is important that you return the call. More information is needed for the incident you were involved in.

As always, Safety is the Ultimate Service.

Thank You,

Barrington Johnson
MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee Chair
BJohnson@afausairways.org

AFA/CWA SASH committee representative's

Useful Safety Links:

AFA National Office Website:
http://www.afanet.org/

AFA Air Safety, Health and Security Department (ASHSD)
http://ashsd.afacwa.org/index.cfm

Self Defense Training:
http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/
self_defense_cmsd_programs.shtm

 

2009 AFA US Airways Safety, Health & Security Committee