Autumn 2013 Safety Focus Topics & Lessons Learned

Autumn 2013 Safety

Safety Isnt Seasonal Human errors that produce mishaps dont vary with the weather There are very few new mishaps, just new people wrongly thinking they are immune

The Good News Fatal mishaps during the 2012 Summer Campaign were down 27% from the 5-year average, and 18% compared to Summer The Navy tied its second-lowest summer off- duty fatalities with 16. The Marine Corps tied its lowest summer off- duty fatalities with 11. Autumn 2013 Safety

What Happened Last Autumn USN and USMC Fatality Categories: 9 motorcycle 6 PMV-4 6 recreation/off-duty 2 pedestrian Total: 23 (Up from 14 in Autumn 2011) Autumn 2013 Safety

Week 2011 Alcohol Alcohol VehicleMotorcycleRec/Off-Duty Ped MCROD PMV PED No PPE USN and USMC combined data, 9/4/ /30/2012, Updated 9/23/ Autumn Safety Campaign Results Notice last years increase in alcohol- related fatalities.

Top Rec/Off-Duty Mishap Activities 1. Football Basketball Motorcycle Bicycling 52 1,113 reported mishaps

Top Rec/Off-Duty Mishap Activities 5. ATV38 6. Jogging/Running37 7. Soccer33 8. Motor Vehicle Maintenance32 9. Baseball/Softball mishaps involved people who tripped while walking (no particular activity – Perhaps texting while walking?)

The Dark Side: Motorcycle Wreck Experienced rider Had been awake for more than 20 hours B.A.C. more than twice the legal limit Going 70 mph on a highway off-ramp Lost control Struck by following vehicle

ORM It! Discussion Questions What are the hazards in this real-life fatal mishap? What could have been done differently? This rider was trained but many are not. What training is required for motorcycle riders? Autumn 2013 Safety

The Dark Side: Pedestrian # Tried to cross between two cars of a moving train Doctors had to amputate both legs Also suffered shattered pelvis, broken arm Multiple surgeries Cardiac arrest during amputation of arm

ORM It! Discussion Questions What are the hazards in this real-life fatal mishap? What could have been done differently? Do you think alcohol was involved? Why or why not? Autumn 2013 Safety

0530 Was returning home, trying to cross a road Stuck and killed by driver of an SUV who fled scene SUV driver (civilian) arrested, found intoxicated, arrested The Dark Side: Pedestrian #2

ORM It! Discussion Questions The driver of the vehicle was at fault. Is there anything the mishap victim could have done to avoid this tragedy? Autumn 2013 Safety

The Dark Side: Speeding #1 Drove into ditch at mph Vehicle flipped, struck a tree Driver not wearing seatbelt and was ejected Body traveled feet

ORM It! Discussion Questions What are the hazards in this real-life fatal mishap? What are the requirements for all Sailors and Marines with regard to seat belt usage? – Does it matter if they were on or off base? Autumn 2013 Safety

0157 Sport bike rider going more than 100 mph in a 45 mph zone Lost control on slight bend in road Crossed median, crashed into oncoming car Ejected into tree Alcohol was likely a contributing factor. The Dark Side: Speeding #2

ORM It! Discussion Questions What are the hazards in this real-life fatal mishap? What could have been done differently? Why do bad decisions often have deadly consequences when riding a motorcycle? Autumn 2013 Safety

Safety Messages Faulty risk management threatens readiness and preventable mishaps cost the Navy too many resources and personnel. Mishaps are a learning experience. Share the lessons learned so others dont have to learn the hard way. Safety is part of the daily routine -- recognizing hazards should also be part of that routine. Safety isnt an add-on or a nice-to-have. It is an intrinsic part of operations. Autumn 2013 Safety