1. HOME/OFF THE JOB SAFETY

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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).

7. 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 E (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.

8. 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 E (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.

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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 E (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.

13. 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 E. Passengers are prohibited on ATVs and off road motorized cycles designed as a single rider vehicle with no accommodation for passengers.
Refer to MCO E for PPE and additional requirements.

14. 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.

15. 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)
Hiram Lagroon, BS
(404)
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.