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Dear
Member,
As we each read newspapers, talk to
family and friends, watch television, get additional information
from our news sources. We are all aware that these are some
trying times. Each of us, that have a job, can be thankful and
do our best to ensure we are all around for a long time. Let us
all work together to improve what we presently have. To each of
you, the Safety committee would like to say
thanks for your hard work and dedication to our
profession as flight attendants.
Here are a few items that have come
to light, that need our attention. These items should be
discussed and covered in your pre flight briefings (when
applicable). | |
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Boarding and
Deplaning: During boarding and deplaning, the
required F/As onboard are positioned so that at least one
is in the forward cabin at all times.
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Deplaning: For
deplaning of all flights, including through
flights/intermediate stops, the minimum number of F/As required
must remain onboard the aircraft until the entire
deplaning process is complete. "While deplaning, you are
not permitted to leave to catch your commute flight
home."
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The deplaning
process is considered complete when all terminating and
connecting passengers are off the aircraft, including passengers
needing assistance and unaccompanied minors. Source: 14
CFR part 121.391/.393. ( IEM section
3.7-3.7.1.)
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The minimum number of
F/As required for all boarding and deplaning can be found
on page 3-7 of the IEM.
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Boarding AB 321:
The boarding positions for this a/c is clearly stated in the IEM
on pg13-5. Each required flight attendant must be "near" their
assigned doors/jump seat position.
Targeted
Training. Can be required for the f/a who was involved in an
ISD (Inadvertent Slide Deployment) or a flight attendant who was
not proficient in completing to a satisfactory level a module in
recurrent training. There are always two instructors in targeted
training with the flight attendant. In the ISD situation the
flight attendant and an instructor would go over door operations
and procedures. If the flight attendant is unsuccessful in not
passing a module in recurrent training and also unsuccessful in
the retake later that day. Then he/she will be scheduled for
Targeted Training asap (in most cases the very next day). When
the flight attendant returns for Targeted Training a good amount
of time is spent going over the specific subject matter/module
before the f/a is asked to perform the specific task or is
tested.
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All flight
attendants are responsible for reporting safety items
whether they are part of the working crew or not. Safety
is everyone's responsibility.
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Blue latex gloves ARE
our new gloves in our SEPs. They don't have to be white or
clear. Two pairs of gloves are required in each SEP pouch. The
gloves do NOT have to be wrapped.
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When doing the life
vest demonstration you must open the storage bag and remove the
vest. Hold the vest up and pull over head. Lean forward, bring
strap around front and snap ends together. Tighten strap around
waist. Show automatic and manual inflation method. (14 CFR Part
121.573) . This must be repeated in its' entirety with a
complete 2nd demo vest, including pulling from the pouch, if you
are the f/a responsible for doing the demo between two
cabins.
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B737/400- F/C Galley
without doors: Nothing should be stored in this area/
compartment ( comp 2-3,2-4,2-6,2-7) unless it is housed in
carriers. The carriers must be in pairs and always side by side
(adjacent to one another). Storing of items that are NOT in
carriers is unsafe and must be stopped
immediately!
As always, Safety is the
Ultimate Service.
Thank
You,
Barrington
Johnson MEC Safety, Health & Security Committee
Chair BJohnson@afausairways.org
AFA/CWA SASH
Committee Representatives
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 |
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