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Weekly Bulletin - Turbulence

Chris Amaddeo

Dear Members, 

  Turbulence is an ever-present hazard in our workplace, and remains the leading cause of injuries for Flight Attendants. Despite our best efforts to prepare through pre-flight briefings and ride reports, turbulence can be unexpected. 

  The following are statistics from the company:

  • 2023 Totals: 553 injuries (levels 1 and 2), with 63 related to turbulence.

    • Of these, 19 resulted in TDI (Total Disabling Injury). 

  • 2024 to Date: 492 injuries (levels 1 and 2), with 48 related to turbulence.

    • Of these, 18 resulted in TDI. 

  • 2023 Same Period: 358 injuries (levels 1 and 2), with 42 related to turbulence.

    • Of these, 12 resulted in TDI. 

  From the chart below, this year is trending to have an increased number of turbulence related injuries in comparison to last year.  It is more important than ever to take precautions and heighten your situational awareness to help avoid turbulence related injuries. 
 


Stay Safe 

  To ensure your safety, please adhere to the following practices: 

  1. Always Wear Your Seatbelt: Whenever you are seated, whether in a passenger seat or jump seat, keep your seatbelt fastened to protect yourself from unexpected turbulence. 

  1. Follow Safety Protocols: Pay close attention to safety briefings and follow all suggestions. Ask questions to clarify when turbulence is expected and plan your service accordingly. 

  1. Stay Informed: Ask for updated ride reports throughout your flight, and especially prior to second service. 

  Your safety is our top priority. By staying vigilant and following these guidelines, we can reduce the risk of injuries caused by turbulence. 

  If you are injured in Turbulence, or any workplace incident, please remember to report it, no matter the injury.  You can do this thru an IHR on your CCD, as well as CUPE Occupational Health and Safety Committee HERE.

Stay safe and fly smart! 

Your CUPE 4070 Communications Committee 

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