HOME/OFF THE JOB SAFETY

Why Talk about Home Safety It’s the right thing to do; but many times we do not take the time to take precautions at home. The latest numbers from the National Safety Council indicate the you are 14 times more likely to be injured at home. The cost of these injuries are three times higher than the cost of “off-the-job” injuries. If injured at home or work, many times an employee is unable to perform his/her regular job duties. Causes distraction at work if a family member is injured.

How do we Start? Even though we feel the safest at home, we must look for and recognize the hazards in our homes. Do we discuss safety at home with our family? Home fire plans & drills Electrical hazards Housekeeping Slip, Trip, Fall hazards Recreational Safety

Slips, Trips & Falls General Housekeeping Keep All walkways clear #1 injury for State of Georgia General Housekeeping Keep All walkways clear Bath area Use bath mats Keep floors dry Install handrails Cords, Cables & Wires Keep out of walkways Personal Belongings Store Properly

Ladders Always: Inspect before use. Lock in place. Hold on (3 point contact – 2 hands/1 foot or 2 feet/1 hand). Set ladder base 1 ft. away from the wall for every 4 ft. of ladder length. The ladder shall extend 3 ft. above the roof. Never: Go too high. Do not use the top rung. Set up on uneven surface. Overextend. Use improper angle. Exceed the maximum load rating.

In the Yard Safety Power Equipment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE: i.e. safety glasses/goggles, ear protection, etc.) Owner’s Manual Reviewed Properly Maintained Water hoses stored properly (to prevent trip hazards).

BICYCLE SAFETY Manage the risks • HELMET • HEADLIGHT/REFLECTORS • NO LISTENING DEVICES • LIGHT COLORED CLOTHING • REFLECTIVE CLOTHING Local programs will emphasize the requirements found in MCO 5100.19E (Marine Corps Traffic Safety Program). Requirements on installation streets and roadways: Mandatory use of helmets approved by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Snell Memorial Foundation (SNELL). Beginning Feb 1999 all bike helmets for sale in the U.S. will have to meet the new federal standard set by CPSC. White headlight or reflector highly visible from the front and at least one red reflector visible from the rear, between sunset and sunrise. Spoke/wheel mounted reflectors for increased visibility from the side. Portable listening devices are prohibited while riding on roads/streets. Highly recommended: light colored clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night.

Rollers Skates, Skateboards, and In-Line Skates Manage the risks » Helmet » No portable listening devices » Safety equipment » Light colored clothing » Reflective clothing Establish local policy IAW MCO 5100.19E (Marine Corps Traffic Safety Program). Required on installation streets and roadways: ANSI approved helmets. Portable listening devices are prohibited while skating/skateboarding on roads/streets. Highly recommended: Identify specific areas for skating/skateboarding. The following PPE: elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards. Wear light colored clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night.

Baseball, Softball and Tee-ball Batting helmets/face guards Safety bases Softer-than-standard balls for Teeball Establish a local policy for MWR sponsored youth leagues for baseball, softball and teeball on MC installations. In addition to the local guidelines, the following protective equipment should be required: Batting helmet with face guards Safety release bases Softer-than-standard balls for teeball use

Small Water Craft and Personal Watercraft (PWC) Testing Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Training Establish local policy for the use of small water craft (under 16 ft) and PWCs. The policy should address local testing requirements: Verify user’s knowledge of “rules of the road” (right-of-way, navigation markers). Marine Corps locations with PWCs shall develop an SOP for watercraft use. All state and local statutes apply. Should require passengers of PWC or any watercraft under 16 ft wear a PFD. Verify local requirements (the use of a PFD may be mandatory). States may specify PFD type and age requirements. Safety training for the use of small watercraft and PWCs should be based upon the guidance of the Personal Watercraft Industry Association.

Snowmobiles Develop local policy/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Training Where applicable, local policy shall be developed for the safe use of all Marine Corps owned snowmobiles. Develop a SOP for safety. Source of operational information: the International Snowmobile Manufacturer’s Association. Base training upon the guidance if the snowmobile industry.

Jogging and Physical Training Avoid peak traffic times Face traffic/obey laws Reflective clothing/vest No portable listening devices Develop local policy regarding the appropriate use of roadways, hours of darkness, and restrictions required, e.g., reflective vest, light colored clothing and any requirement to wear or carry identification while jogging or doing PT. MCO 5100.19E (Marine Corps Traffic Safety Program) requirements: Do not jog during peak traffic times. Jog facing traffic and obey traffic rules. Wear retro-reflective clothing or vest during periods of reduced visibility. Portable listening devices are prohibited while jogging on roads/streets. Highly recommended: Jog in patrolled areas and wear light colored clothing.

Off Road Use of Motorized Cycles and All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) Training PPE Passengers Develop local policy regarding off road use of motorized cycles and ATVs aboard Marine Corps property. All operators must successfully complete a rider or operator course prior to operation on any DOD installation under MCO 5100.19E. Passengers are prohibited on ATVs and off road motorized cycles designed as a single rider vehicle with no accommodation for passengers. Refer to MCO 5100.19E for PPE and additional requirements.

Use of Alcohol Responsible use of alcohol Offer non-alcoholic beverages. Food should be provided. Do not provide alcoholic beverages; do not offer as prizes. Alternative means of transportation. Alcohol intervention training. - Command policies shall be reviewed by local MWR and the Substance Abuse Counseling Center. - Command sponsored and other off-duty group recreational activities not covered under the overall policy will request local MWR and Substance Abuse review during the planning stage. - Commanders shall institute policies that support the responsible use of alcohol.

C. G. Lawrence, III, MS, CSP, REM, ARM-P QUESTIONS??? Contact Information C. G. Lawrence, III, MS, CSP, REM, ARM-P Chief Loss Control & Safety Officer (404) 657-4457 Charles.Lawrence@doas.ga.gov Hiram Lagroon, BS (404) 463-6309 Hiram.Lagroon@doas.ga.gov There is no way to cover all the exposures we have at home/off-the-job in one presentation. Look for the hazards and ensure a control is in place.