If a crew member is injured by service equipment, what must cabin crew do with the equipment?

When a crew member is injured by service equipment, it is crucial to accurately document and manage the situation to ensure safety and accountability. The correct procedure involves tagging the equipment with an unserviceable seal and an incident label. This action serves multiple purposes: it formally recognizes that the equipment is no longer safe or fit for use, alerts other crew members or maintenance personnel that the equipment should not be used, and helps in tracking the incident for further investigation or maintenance follow-up.

This tagging system ensures that similar incidents are minimized in the future by clearly identifying the unsafe equipment. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high safety standard and fosters a culture of vigilance within the crew.

Other actions, such as stamping it as damaged, calling maintenance to repair it, or removing it from service immediately may not provide the necessary formal documentation or may not be the immediate priority. Simply removing the equipment or calling for maintenance does not create an official record of the incident, which is critical for understanding the context, assessing safety protocols, or preventing further injuries. Thus, proper tagging establishes a clear procedure that follows company policies and safety regulations.