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Mishap Prevention
National Safety Council estimates for Thanksgiving weekend:
• 418 traffic deaths
• 44,700 non-fatal injuries that require medical attention
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2013 Holiday Season Fatalities(27 November – 1 January)
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Thanksgiving(27 Nov – 1 Dec)
Christmas(24 – 25 Dec)
New Year(31 Dec – 1 Jan)
PMV Navy 0 1 0
Marines 0 0 0
RECREATION/OFF DUTY
Navy 0 0 0
Marines 0 0 2
Naval Safety Center data as of 11/24/2014
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Mishap Contributing Factors• Excessive speed• Distractions• Alcohol• Poor decisions/judgment• Inability to assess and minimize hazard• Overconfidence
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Speeding
• Why? How much additional time will an accident or ticket cost? Is it worth it?
• Speeding mishaps occur:• not on interstates• on local roads; speed > 55mph• areas of impaired vision – curves, intersections, steep grades
Act of exceeding posted speed limit or driving too fast for conditions.
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Driving Distractions
Distraction: Anything taking eyes or mind off task of driving.• Visual• Mechanical• Cognitive
“80% of all crashes and 65% of all near crashes involved driver inattention within three seconds of the crash” – Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
“Drive now! Talk, eat and groom later.”
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Seatbelts• “Single most effective means of protection in crash”• Prevents ejection• Spreads impact• 40% decrease in fatal injury potential • It’s the law
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SIGNS HOW TO AVOID FATIGUE
Burning Eyes Get Regular SleepHeavy Eyelids Recognize Signs
Inability to Focus Get Off RoadYawning 12 am – 6 am
Fatigue
Physiological state associated with reduced alertness, performance and output.
17 straight hours awake = BAC .05
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Alcohol• Legal substance (those of age)• Thanksgiving mishaps – 40%• Mixes with H2O, Coke, 7Up• Does not mix with driving, firearms, snow skiing and other
winter sports
Drink in moderation. Designate a driver.
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Firearms
Rule #1 Always treat guns as if they were loaded.Rule #2 Always keep guns pointed in a safe direction.Rule #3 Always keep weapons on safe and finger off the trigger
until ready to fire.Rule #4 Always keep guns unloaded until ready to use.
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Food Preparation and Handling• Proper handling is key.• Bacteria will spoil holiday meals. Follow these simple
preparation tips:• Thaw turkey in refrigerator by weight.• Use separate cutting boards and utensils; if using one cutting
board, wash often in hot soapy water.• Cook turkey and stuffing separately; 165 degrees F indicates
doneness.• Store leftovers quickly and properly.• Ensure chilled foods are properly stored and handled.
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Home Injuries
Home Safety Council’s Top 5 Non-Fatal Injuries:1. Falls (account for 41% of all home non-fatal injuries)2. Struck by/against objects3. Cuts/piercings4. Overexertion5. Poisoning
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Operational Risk ManagementManage your holiday plans and activities by applying the principles of ORM and the A-B-C-D process of time-critical risk management.
ORM online: http://www.public.navy.mil/comnavsafecen/pages/orm/index.aspx
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Operational Risk ManagementGauge your risk and use resources to avoid potential for error. Use the ABCD Model before, during and after your holiday trip.
Customize resource blocks with holiday-related activities, e.g., pre-trip checklist, road trip rules for kids, GPS and maps.
ORM online: http://www.public.navy.mil/comnavsafecen/pages/orm/index.aspx
Green = Good situational awareness. You can catch errors before they occur.
Yellow = Higher chance of errors. Tools and resources not in place to catch errors.
Red = Very high chance of serious error. Stress may be high, tunnel vision may occur.
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Travel Risk Planning System
• On-line, survey-style, risk-assessment tool• Mitigates risk associated with driving long distances
http://www.public.navy.mil/comnavsafecen/pages/ashore/motor_vehicle/trips.aspx
Image: http://www.decorgirl.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Roadtrip-map.png
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