1. July 2011 CAP Safety Meeting Lt Col Larry Brockshus MN Wing/SE

2. Overview Fatigued driving Seatbelt use Boating Summer FitnessTraining Help

3. Drive safe, drive alert! Minnesota Wing recently received a report of a CAP van weaving Driving drowsy may not be an everyday issue for you, especially if you live close to your squadron, however if you’re coming off a long day it could be

4. Fatigued driving Each year drowsy driving results in: – 100,000 police reported crashes each year – 1,550 deaths – 71,000 injuries – $12.5 billion in monetary loss

5. Drowsy driving equals drunk driving 17 hours of wakefulness is equivalent to a blood alcohol content of.05 24 hours of wakefulness is equivalent to blood alcohol content of.10 A blood alcohol content of.08 is legally drunk in every state

6. Micro sleep It is possible to fall into 3 or 4 second micro sleep without realizing it Traveling at 65 miles/hour that’s enough to travel the distance of a football field basically unconscious

7. Prevention Preplan road trips Get enough rest before you plan to drive long distances Take frequent breaks Caffeine can help in the short term but takes a half hour to kick-in Most accidents happen between midnight and 6 AM or mid-afternoon If you notice physical signs stop driving

8. Physical signs Heavy and drooping eyes or frequent blinking Problems focusing, daydreaming, wondering thoughts Drifting, swerving, tailgating or hitting rumble strips Trouble remembering the last couple of miles Missing exits or signs Not dimming lights Trouble holding speed Trouble keeping your head up Yawning repeated

9. Seatbelt Safety 93 people die each day in motor vehicle crashes That’s one every 16 min. Vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for all military personnel

10. Seatbelt Myths Seatbelts can trap you inside a car – It takes less than a second to take off seatbelts – You cannot escape if you are unconscious I don’t need them if I’m driving in town – Half of all traffic deaths happen within 25 miles home Some people are thrown clear – You are five times more likely to survive if you stay inside the car

11. Seatbelt Truths 23,000 occupants died in 2009 More than half of those killed were unrestrained Risk of fatal crash are highest for nighttime drivers, including passengers and young adults In 2009, 3350 young men and women ages 16 through 20 were killed in motor vehicle crashes, over half were not buckled up Seatbelt use among 16 to 24 year olds is lower than any other age group, and is lower among males

12. Seatbelts save lives Use saved an estimated 12,713 lives in 2009 An additional 3,688 lives could have been saved if occupants had worn seatbelts

13. Picture this It’s a warm summer day. You call your buddies and meet up, then they all jump your vehicle with your favorite alcoholic beverages. You crack one open and start drinking. No one is wearing seatbelts, and you’re cruising along at a high rate of speed with no stop signs or speed limit to worry about. You continue to drink as you drive around, and you even decide to drag a friend behind your vehicle for fun!

14. Boating safety In 2009 alcohol was a contributing factor to 308 boating accidents – Resulted in 120 fatalities – Resulted in 3300 injuries These accidents become criminal offenses when the driver is intoxicated In 2008, alcohol use was the leading contributing factor in the fatal boating incidents

15. Drinking and Boating It is illegal in every state to operate a boat while under the influence Consequences – Hefty fines – Loss of boat operator privileges – Drivers license suspension – Boat confiscation – Jail time Applies to all boats from canoes to large ships

16. Safe Boating Wear life jackets, 9 of 10 fatalities were not wearing life jackets Fill your cooler with a variety of drinks Pack plenty of food and snacks Don’t stay out too long, you fatigue faster when on the water Wait until you’re ashore to drink alcohol Keep passengers sober to avoid falls overboard Wait at least one hour per alcoholic drink before operating your boat

17. Summer fitness An important key to healthy living Improves readiness Common mistakes may hinder fitness and negatively impact you body

18. Summer fitness What not to do Procrastination Crashed dieting Unrealistic expectations Overtraining Unprofessional advice Taking supplements False motivators Being ashamed

19. Be Safe We are in the critical days of summer Recurring factors for mishaps continue to be: – Alcohol – Speed – Fatigue – Overexertion – Poor personal risk management Use ORM to prevent becoming a statistic

20. Request for Orientation Pilots When: Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug 9 and 10, Thursday is weather back-up Time: 9AM -3PM Number of aircraft: 3 or 4 Sorties per day: 3 or 4 Location: Flemming Field, SGS Customer: Air Force JROTC Safety briefing and permission slips: Managed by Lt Col Brockshus