1. KICKING OFF
DON’T DROP
THE BALL
101 DAYS OF SAFETY

2. 101 Critical Days of Summer
-An overview of the increased danger approaching
-I’ll highlight two of the greatest risks this summer

3. 101 Critical Days of Summer
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
“Critical” because many lose their lives
More activities mean more risk
More risk means more injuries
Safety = Planning with knowledge of the past, and making choices that prevent mishaps
Some risk is necessary for a meaningful life
Must weigh benefits and costs of each risk

4. 101 Critical Days of Summer
We can’t go through life like this:

5. 101 Critical Days of Summer
Or this:

6. 101 Critical Days of Summer
Biggest threats:
Vehicle Accidents
Water Accidents
Weather-related Accidents

7. Vehicle Safety
As a result of 6,000,000 car accidents in the US each year:
3,000,000 will be injured
42,000 will be killed
The leading cause of fatal mishaps during this period
-Drugs include Over The Counter (OTC) medication
-Impaired can mean fatigue, illness, alcohol, drugs and perhaps even anger
-Leave at least one car length between you and the preceding vehicle for every 10mph of speed

8. Vehicle Safety
Contributing factors include: Fatigue, alcohol, drugs, speeding & not using seatbelts
Survival plan:
Insist on seat belt use
Don’t drive impaired
Don’t ride with an impaired driver
Plan your trip
Inspect your vehicle
Don’t speed (or go too slow)
Don’t tailgate

9. Water Safety Each year in the US: 3,500 drown
4,500 injured while boating
700 killed while boating
More Common in Summer
Important points here:
-PFDs on weak swimmers
-Don’t allow “impaired” participation or horseplay
-Know the water your in

10. Water Safety PFD’s could reduce fatalities 90%
“Personal Flotation Devices”
Also known as Life Jackets (for those from Summit HS)
Contributing factors include: alcohol, lack of PFDs, horseplay, and underwater obstructions

11. Water Safety Survival plan: Use a “designated Captain”
Don’t overload the boat
PFDs on weak swimmers
Explore water/feet first
Keep throw-able PFD nearby

12. Weather Dangers Weather Important points here: -PFDs on weak swimmers
-Don’t allow “impaired” participation or horseplay
-Know the water your in

13. Weather All Thunderstorms are dangerous
Lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes
Hailstones can fall at speeds in excess of 100 mph

14. Weather Stay inside when storms are approaching
Listen for information on Watches and Warnings

15. Summary The goal is FUN this summer!
When someone gets injured - it stops being fun!
Make your own luck by managing risks
Remember, “Everyone is a Safety Officer!”
-Summary – self explanatory
-Examples of poor risk managers
--Bo & Luke Duke’s General Lee
--Jumpers on “Chimney Rock” – Lake Martin, AL
(Many end up on the Neuro Floor at the local hospital)

16. Questions?