| Slide
Deployments
Slide deployments for 2006 are on
an increase. As the fall and winter months approach, we will find
ourselves burdened down with increased pre-departure and arrival
workloads. Always remember to STOP-THINK-DISARM.
Recently, a flight attendant inadvertently deployed a slide because
of irregular operations upon arrival. It was a routine gate
arrival and the F/A disarmed the door. The F/A received word
from the FD that the A/C needed to move forward a short distance so
the F/A re-armed the door. Upon reaching the correct arrival
position on the tarmac, the F/A failed to disarm the door again.
While the F/A followed procedure in that all door exits must be
armed for any ground movement or flight, the door was never disarmed
a second time. When an irregular situation arises like this,
slow your actions and think of your responsibilities.
Don't forget to contact
your local Safety Committee!!!
When you are involved in any
incident/accident, remember to also contact your AFA local safety
committee. Your local Safety Rep can assist you in filling out the
required paperwork to the company and debrief you prior to making a
statement to the Company, if necessary. The company may contact AFA
about some incidents, but might not contact us about yours. Copy in
your local AFA safety committee so we may better assist you.
Medical Alert Tags &
Jewelry
Should you encounter a passenger or
crew member needing assistance medically, and you see s/he is
wearing a Medical Alert Tag or Bracelet, know s/he has already taken
the responsibility of placing a card or device on his/her person to
inform a medical professional or assistant of his/her special needs.
Be aware, that person might be taking prescribed medication, might
be allergic to a specific medication, or need special attention to
his/her medical needs. Always inform Medlink if a pax or crew member
you are treating is wearing a Medical Alert Tag or Bracelet.
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 |
With
great sorrow, the AFA Safety Committee would like to recognize
the passing of retired flight attendant Dottie Sain. Dottie
was in the first class of flight attendants hired by Piedmont
Airlines in 1962. Dottie was a trend setter, a pioneer, but
most importantly a safety professional. Her accomplishments
were many. She worked the inaugural 767/200 aircraft from CLT-LGW.
She was the only flight attendant from her class who continued
flying till her retirement. Anyone who ever worked with her
remembered her great attitude, warmth, and love of the
profession. Dottie, your long trip in the physical world may
have ended; however, you live on in the memories of all of
those you leave behind... Godspeed.