What is the correct procedure if you observe a safety hazard during flight (e.g., a cart unsecured)?

• A. Notify passengers to move away from the hazard.
• B. Notify the purser/lead, secure the hazard if trained, document the finding, and follow up after landing.
• C. Report the hazard after landing only.
• D. Ignore the hazard and continue service.

Answer: (B)

When something safety-related is spotted in flight, the right move is to act through the proper chain of command and safety steps: tell the purser or lead crew member so they can coordinate the response, secure the hazard if you’re trained and it’s safe to do so, document what you found and the actions taken, and plan to follow up after landing. This keeps everyone informed, ensures the hazard is addressed promptly and correctly, and creates a record for maintenance or corrective action.

Trying to move passengers away from the area doesn’t address the hazard itself and can cause unnecessary alarm or confusion. Waiting until after landing delays mitigation and leaves the risk active during flight. Ignoring the hazard isn’t acceptable and could put people at risk.