53D Wing Safety 101 Critical Days of Summer Kick Off BriefingKick Off Briefing

Overview Introduction Traffic Safety Recreation Safety Home Safety On-duty Safety

Memorial Day to Labor Day No One is Immune From Mishaps More Variety of Activities = Increased Risk Introduction

Introduction High Interest Areas PMV’s / Seat Belts Alcohol Use Water Recreation Jogging / Bicycling Hot Weather

Traffic Safety  Travel  Fatigue and You  Alcohol Kills

Travel  Plan ahead--prepare vehicle  Speed commensurate with conditions  Buckle up every time  Children in back

Fatigue and You  Avoid Heavy Food and Alcohol  Sleep in a Hotel, Not Your Car  Fresh Air  Rest Periodically Get the Sleep Your Body Demands!

Why didn’t I call a cab??? He didn’t even see the pedestrian in the crosswalk!! Alcohol Kills

Alcohol is a Depressant Lessens Inhibitions Only Way to Sober Up is Time What to Do?  Limit Consumption  Designated Driver

Recreation Safety  Swimming  Boating  Jogging  Bicycling  Camping

Swimming  Know Your Swimming Ability  Check Water Before Diving  Swim with a Buddy!!

Boating Know the Rules Use Life Vests Don’t Overload Check Weather

Jogging  Warm-up  Be Visible Day and Night  Light - Colored Clothes  Reflective Belt / Vest  Use Sidewalk/Path or Jog Facing Traffic

Bicycling  Obey Traffic Signs  Use Hand Signals  Ride Single File  Ride on Right Side of Road  Be Visible Day and Night  Light - Colored Clothes  Reflective Belt / Vest

Camping Camp in Approved Areas Use Caution when Starting Fires! Check Equipment

Home Safety  Home Maintenance  Cooking Outdoors  Fireworks

Home Maintenance Use Caution when Operating Electrical Tools and Other Equipment Follow the Manufacturer’s Safety Recommendations

Cooking Outdoors Move Away from House and Overhangs Let Coals Cool Before Disposal Always Monitor Grill Use Lighter Fluid, not Gas

Fireworks  Always Supervise  Be Alert for Fire  Watch the Professionals  Fireworks are Not Toys

On-Duty Safety  Take your Time - Deviating from Established Procedures Can be Dangerous!!  Use your T.O.s  Follow the Checklists  Maintain Focus on the Task You are Performing.

Use Risk Management Do not Accept Unnecessary Risk Make Risk Decisions at the Appropriate Level Accept Risk When Benefits Outweigh Costs

Conclusion This Summer, be Careful, be Risk Wise, and Most of All, Be Back after the 101 Critical Days of Summer!

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