You can use the scissors to cut the flex cuffs if they are too tight.

You can use the scissors to cut the flex cuffs if they are too tight.

• A. Only with supervisor approval
• B. True
• C. False
• D. Not allowed

Answer: (B)

Relief from restraint-related injury is the focus: if a flex cuff is too tight, it’s important to reduce pressure to prevent circulation or nerve damage. Using the appropriate safety scissors to cut the cuffs is permitted in this situation, so you can relieve the constriction. When doing so, use the proper tool, cut carefully away from the skin, and minimize how much you cut to simply restore circulation. After relieving the pressure, keep the passenger under secure control and follow the established protocol to re-secure or replace restraints as needed, and notify a supervisor or security. This approach prioritizes safety by preventing injury while preserving overall security.

Relief from restraint-related injury is the focus: if a flex cuff is too tight, it’s important to reduce pressure to prevent circulation or nerve damage. Using the appropriate safety scissors to cut the cuffs is permitted in this situation, so you can relieve the constriction. When doing so, use the proper tool, cut carefully away from the skin, and minimize how much you cut to simply restore circulation. After relieving the pressure, keep the passenger under secure control and follow the established protocol to re-secure or replace restraints as needed, and notify a supervisor or security. This approach prioritizes safety by preventing injury while preserving overall security.