SAFETY, EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID AWARENESS

What is safety?

relative freedom from danger, risk, or threat of harm, injury, or loss to personnel and/or property, whether caused deliberately or by accident.

WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?

1. A serious situation or occurrence that happens unexpectedly and demands immediate action.
2. A condition of urgent need for action or assistance

WHAT IS FIRST AID?
Emergency treatment administered to an injured or sick person before professional medical care is available.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT
Prior to flight f/a attend a safety briefing with the purser. The pilots may also be present. This briefing entails:- * Going over safety and emergency checklist * Locations and amounts of emergency equipment and other features specific to that aircraft. * Boarding particulars verified- special needs pax, ums , wheelchair pax, vips * Expected weather conditions – turbulence

Pre-departure checks on board the aircraft: * Ensure all equipment are on board e.g. Life vests, flashlights, firefighting and first aid equipment. These should be in the correct quantity and in proper condition. * Unserviceable /missing items reported and rectified before take-off * Monitor cabin for any unusual smell / unusual situations * Maintain certain precautions – doors disarmed/open during fuelling on the ground. * Assist loading of carry-on baggage, check weight, size and dangerous goods. * Safety demonstration – live/ video * Ensure tray tables are properly stored, seats upright, armrests down and seatbelts fastened prior to take-off.

After take-off: * Cabin checks every 20-30mins especially during the night * Listen for unusual noises or situations. * Check lav ,ensure smokedetectors are active,pax safe in lavand thatthere is nosmoking * Regular checks