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8/14/2019 US Army: Summer Safety
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101 Days of Summer USAMH Safety Office
Un s a f e A c t s
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Summer Safety
• Heat Injuries• POV Safety• Recreation Safety
• Sports Safety• Water Safety• Outdoor Safety
U n s a f e A c t s
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Summer Safety
HEAT INJURY PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s
The summer season can be an enjoyable timeof the year. It is also a time when the potential
for heat injuries increases. Heat injuries arepreventable. By following these simplerecommendations, it will decrease your susceptibility to them.
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HEAT INJURY PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s
• Drink plenty of water • Avoid heavy meals at lunch time• Maintain a well balanced diet• Wear appropriate clothing• Use sunscreen• Follow recommended work/rest cycles
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Summer Safety
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• Keep areas well ventilated• Schedule outdoor activities during the
cooler part of the day•
Use the buddy system• Monitor those at risk
• Use common sense
HEAT INJURY PREVENTION
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Summer Safety
SUNBURN PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s
• Use sunscreen - reapply frequently• Moderation - avoid extended exposure
during peak hours (1000-1600)• Avoid repeated exposure• Seek medical care if severely burned
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Summer Safety
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HEAT RASHCAUSE
Skin irritation caused by excessivesweating in a hot humid environment
SYMPTOMS
Appears as a cluster of pimples or small blistersneck, groin area; under breasts & arms; and skin creases
TREATMENTBaby powder with corn starch
Cool shower - avoid lotions - change clothes frequently
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CAUSEExcessive loss of salt from the body
SYMPTOMS
Painful cramps of the major muscle groups(arms, legs, or stomach)
TREATMENTProvide cool water - shade - monitor
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Summer Safety
HEAT CRAMPS
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CAUSEExcessive loss of salt and water in the body
SYMPTOMSProfuse sweating - headache - paleness - weakness
nausea - cool moist skin - tingling sensation in extremities
TREATMENTProvide water - shade - elevate feet - monitor
seek medical attention immediately
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Summer Safety
HEAT EXHAUSTION
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CAUSEThe body’s heat regulatory mechanism stops
SYMPTOMSHeadache - dizziness - delirium - weakness - nausea
red, hot skin - unconsciousness
TREATMENTMEDICAL EMERGENCY!!
cool shaded area - soak clothing and fan - elevate feet
massage extremities
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Summer Safety
HEAT STROKE
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Summer Safety
POV SAFETY
Vehicle accidents are #1 killer of soldiers
Factors that influence our risk:• Age•
Seatbelts• Alcohol
• Fatigue•
Location• Speed
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AgeSoldiers who are 18-24 are at the highest
risk. Risk of involvement in a fatal crashfor soldiers who are 18-24 is nearly 4xgreater than any other age group .
Summer Safety
POV SAFETY
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SeatbeltsSeatbelts prevent deaths in 42% of all
potentially fatal crashes. Add an air bag tothe buckled seatbelt and you increase your
odds of surviving the crash to 47%
Summer Safety
POV SAFETY
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AlcoholThe intoxicated driver is 15x more likely to be
involved in a crash and to be fatally injuredthan a sober driver. About 48% of all trafficfatalities involve an intoxicated or alcohol
impaired person.
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POV SAFETY
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FatigueDrivers between the ages of 18-24 are at
special risk with over 56% of fatalcrashes involving fatigue or falling
asleep at the wheel.
Summer Safety
POV SAFETY
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LocationStatistics show that travel on interstates is
safer than two lane roads. However, the fatalityrate for travel on roads where high speed is
possible increases the fatality rate by 30%.
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POV SAFETY
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SpeedThe faster a car is going, the more distance and
time it takes the driver to stop. Speeding alsoreduces the amount of time a driver has to
react, and reduces the ability to safely negotiate
the road. Speed Kills!
Summer Safety
POV SAFETY U n s a f e A c t s
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1. Don’t drink and drive
2. Use a designated driver
3. Wear seatbelts
4. Obey the speed limit
5. Don’t drive when you’re tired
6. Take rest breaks
Summer Safety
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Summer Safety
7. Adjust speed for conditions
8. Don’t follow too close
9. Maintain your vehicle
10. Drive defensively
11. Avoid use cellular phone whiledriving.
POV SAFETY
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Summer Safety
Recreational Safety• Get in shape, start slowly• Choose exercise appropriate for your age
and conditioning•
Start with warm-up• Finish with cool down• Know your exercise limits• Dress appropriately
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More soldiers are injured playingsports than performing combat
soldiering activities.
Basketball is the most frequentsports injury producer in the military.
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Summer Safety
Sport Injuries
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Before taking the court..s Warm ups Stay physically fit. Fit soldiers are less
prone to accidentss Wear appropriate shoes and sockss Wear knee pads to protect kneess Participate only in games at your skill levels
Ensure playing surface is safe and goals secure
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Summer Safety
Sport Injuries
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s Bicycle crashes result in 800-900 deaths per year s 90% of bicycle-related deaths involve collisions
with motor vehicles
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Summer Safety
Bicycle Safety
Before you ride……..s Inspect your bicycle for serviceabilitys Wear a helmets Inflate tires properlys Check your brakes
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When you ride……..s See and be seens Carry a backpack with essential repair toolss Avoid riding at nights
Ride single file with traffic and obey traffic signss Use hand signalss Stay alert for road hazardss Watch for motoristss
Stay out of driver’s blind spots
Summer SafetyBicycle Safety
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Jogging Safety U n s a f e A c t s
s Pace yourself s Good running shoes are essentials Always jog against traffics Be seen while runnings Finish with cool downs Headphones are prohibited
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Summer Safety
Drownings ……..s Are a leading cause of soldier deaths Most often occur during off-duty recreational
swimming in unauthorized swimming areasafter dark
s Frequently related to alcohol use
Be Safe around Water
Water Safety
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U n s a f e A c t s
s Learn to swim and know “your limits”s Use the buddy systems Swim in supervised areass Obey “NO DIVING” signs
s Don’t drink and swims Wear PFD’s when boating and fishings Know the weather conditionss Use common sense - don’t swim after eating,
while chewing gum or after drinking.
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Water Safety
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Watch out for the “Dangerous Too’s”s Too tireds Too cold
s Too far from safetys Too much suns Too much strenuous activity
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Summer Safety
Water Safety
Most boating mishapsinvolve capsizing, fallsoverboard and collisions.
About 90% of all fatalitiesare caused by drowning,and in nearly all casespersonal floatation (PFD’s) were NOT used.
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Summer Safety
BOATING LIMITSs Limit loading your boat to recommended
weight
s Limit movement inside the boat
s Limit boating to safe weather and water conditions
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Summer Safety
s Yield right of ways Be aware of otherss Avoid alcohols Maintain a safe speeds Don’t overloads Don’t loan to inexperienced operatorss Wear proper clothings Ensure proper maintenance
BOATING SAFETY TIPS
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JET SKIS“Jet Skis” or “personal watercraft” areclassified as Class A inboard boats .
What does that mean?It means that they are subject to
the same rules and regulations as anyother power boat.
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WATER SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER
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Summer Safety
DRINKING + WATER = TROUBLE
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WATER SAFETY
RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER
PERSONALFLOATION DEVICE
IT WON’T WORKIF YOU DON’T WEAR IT
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ANIMALS
HAZARDS :
To prevent potential rabies exposure,avoid wild animals, bats, and domestic
animals which are unknown to you or whichdisplay strange behavior
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ANIMALSDogs
Several types of dangerous “fighting” dogsare walked around in this area, but are
sometimes not controlled by the owner,because they do not care. Keep your children
away.
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INSECTSTicks, spiders, and insects
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Identify personnel who are allergic to insect bites or stings and ensure that they have an emergency first-aid kit on hand.
Summer Safety
s Use insect repellent (follow directions)s When camping, inspect bedding before use, and
avoid sleeping or leaving clothes in damp places.s Food and crumbs attract insects