Is turbulence a contributing factor to Cabin Safety?

Is turbulence a contributing factor to Cabin Safety?

Is turbulence a contributing factor to Cabin Safety?


During a routine flight over norther Canada, there was a discrepancy between the actual altitude and the altitude indicator. Suddenly, the aircraft dropped 300 feet. While passengers were safe in their seats, protected by seat belts and the padding of the seat, the cabin crew in the galley weren’t so lucky. One Flight Attendant fell on the floor, while others grabbed onto adjacent handle bars. Numerous service items feel to floor.

 

Incidents like the one described above are reported to the service provider, to the national civil aviation authority and finally to ICAO. Data on Cabin Safety is collected, trends are established according to geographic area, aircraft type, etc. Statistics indicate that 44% of cabin incidents occur in the galley, which raises the question, what means are being put in place to make this area of the aircraft safer for cabin crew? Other factors that affect this number are human factors such as fatigue, flight route, ambient flight conditions, galley security protocols, etc.

What policies do you think should be put in place to increase the safety of flight attendants while performing work duties in the galley?

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