Air Safety, Health
and Security
If you are involved in an
incident or accident requiring a formal safety investigation by
the company, FAA or the NTSB,
CALL AFA IMMEDIATELY
MEXICO TRAVEL ADVISORY
Consulate and Consulate agencies are listed as well as up to dated
travel information.
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Pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill Now
Potable Water
Inop Procedures
AFA's Response
to the Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) regarding "Crewmember
Requirements when Passengers are Onboard."
FLIGHT ATTENDANT CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
AFA-CWA Calls for Crewmember Protection from Chemical Exposure
AFA-CWA presented comments at a public hearing on March 31, 2010, in
Pittsburgh, on proposed revisions to the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard. AFA-CWA called for improved education and training for
crewmembers to help prevent exposure to chemicals and to empower
crewmembers to minimize the effects if chemical exposure does occur.
AFA-CWA also called for rules requiring manufacturers of products
like engine oils and deicing fluids to warn airlines and crewmembers
of potential exposures in the aircraft cabin and related health
risks. AFA-CWA is simultaneously working to extend OSHA-equivalent
protections to flight attendants as our profession is currently are
not covered under OSHA. Click below to read the presentation by the AFA-CWA
Air Safety, Health & Security:
AFA Comments on Proposed Revisions
AIR QUALITY, IT'S MORE THAN DIRTY SOCKS
Your Air Health, Safety and Security committee is working on an Air
Quality program for West Flight Attendants. We have been working
with ASHSD National's Judith Murawski to tailor a program for West
Flight Attendants. Judith is an Industrial Hygienist and Staff
member, AFA-CWA National.
For more information check out :
Aircraft air quality
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The purpose and scope of the Air
Safety, Health and Security Committee
is to interface with US Airways and the AFA National Air Safety
and Health Department on matters pertaining to cabin and Flight
Attendant safety and health.
Section 26 of our AFA contract sets forth-specific
responsibilities, which creates a binding agenda for ASH. Please
take a moment to read that section.
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If you ever become involved in an incident, accident, or have
a safety concern, we now have a proper protocol to address these
issues. AFA strongly recommends that our fellow flying partners
take a proactive posture in all matters of safety and health.
If you are asked to participate in any form of diffusing or
debriefing by AWA Management, FAA, or NTSB you are entitled to
Union Representation during this process. We strongly recommend
you exercise this right. The above parties are aware of this
contractual right and they do respect it.
If you encounter an unsafe or unhealthy working condition, or
have a question for ASH, please call the Union office and ask to
be transferred to Mailbox 26. You may leave a voice message and
a committee member will return your call as soon as possible.
Please keep in mind that all committee members are line flight
attendants.
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