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Safety Briefing

Safety Briefing. Program Goal. Primary goal of the CAP Safety Program is to protect both the membership and its assets in performance of their volunteer duties Mitigate Risks Control hazards Prevent Mishaps. Safety Education. Must be an “Educational” experience Interactive Ask questions

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Safety Briefing

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  1. Safety Briefing

  2. Program Goal • Primary goal of the CAP Safety Program is to protect both the membership and its assets in performance of their volunteer duties • Mitigate Risks • Control hazards • Prevent Mishaps

  3. Safety Education • Must be an “Educational” experience • Interactive • Ask questions • Take a quiz to review understanding • Examples • Attend a unit meeting • Attend an AOPA seminar • Take on-line course through AOPA/Air Safety • Attend an FAA Wings seminar • Attend a work safety briefing • Take an on-line course at NHQ

  4. Safety Currency • Be current to participate in any CAP activity • Member is responsible to ensure they are Current • Every event must have an Activity Safety Officer • NYW Safety Officer • NYW Cadet Safety Officer • ORM briefing must be given before participation in the event can begin

  5. Conference Safety • Emergency exits • 2 primary exits • Meet at the on the grass by the Fort • Attendance of members • Senior members by Lt Col Carello and Lt Col Model • Cadet members by Lt Col Stevens and C/Lt Col Hyatt • Look to assist fellow members • Afternoon Sessions • Look for the exits in rooms

  6. Stairs in conference center • Access lower levels out side with ramp • When traveling between the hotel and conference center • Fort is open; look out for vehicle traffic • Look where walking; uneven surface • When walking around town • Use common sense • Dancing after the Banquet • Be careful • Pool party • Proper Supervision

  7. Mishaps in NYW 2011 • Continued issues with the tire pressure • Pilots review presentation • New form in aircraft to record pressure • Every 7 Days • Pressure must be within 10% recommendation of manufacture • Weight and Balance • Cessna 182 • Take Off weight verses Landing weight • As high as 150 pounds • Pay attention to W&B • Van pushed off the road by wind • ORM before vehicle departs

  8. Mishaps in 2010 • 2 Flat tires/Overweight • Window damaged (not closed) in C182 • Use of Check list • Canopy damaged (turtle portion not closed) • Ground personnel and pilot verify before tow • Gear up landing • Check Lists for all phases of flight • Finger broken by car window • Look before closing

  9. Cadet Mishaps in 2010 • Dehydration • Ensure all members are drinking 2-3 quarts per day • Not eating enough • Keep healthy snacks on hand (granola bars, sandwiches, etc) • Cadets running into each other • Be more aware of surroundings • Shuttle run injuries • Ensure that running surfaces are not too slippery and cadets know how to perform the activity safely

  10. Mishaps in NYW 2011 • Cut finger on wood log • Use gloves when handling foreign objects • Sprained ankle during bivouac • Be more aware of surroundings and identify potentially dangerous areas, do not allow members to walk in areas with too many safety risks

  11. Closing thoughts on Safety • In 1 minute, what can be done? • Review a room and look for hazards • Look at activity area and find any potential risks • Check tire pressure • Look at the aircraft (before getting in) • Look at the vehicle before it moves • Spend 1 minute and prevent a mishap • Live the CAP motto: Always Vigilant

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