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Summer Safety. 2014. Live to play | Play to live. Summer 2013 Overview PMV and off-duty/recreation mishaps. The good news : 30% decrease from 5-year average 21% decrease from previous year Half as many motorcycle fatalities as previous year

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  1. Summer Safety 2014 Live to play | Play to live

  2. Summer 2013 OverviewPMV and off-duty/recreation mishaps • The good news: • 30% decrease from 5-year average • 21% decrease from previous year • Half as many motorcycle fatalities as previous year • All categories (PMV, motorcycle, pedestrian and rec/off-duty) all below 5-year average

  3. Summer 2013: The Bad News Between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2013: 16 Sailors and 10 Marines lost their lives • 5 alcohol-related (3 PMV, 1 pedestrian, 1 rec/off-duty) • 33 fatalities in 2012, and 31 in 2011

  4. Summer 2013 Fatalities • 20PMV mishaps • 10 of these were motorcycles • Also 2 pedestrian deaths – both on highways • 4died during recreational activities • 2 drownings (apartment pool and lake) • 1 fall from a balcony • 1 ATV wreck PMV and off-duty/recreation mishaps

  5. The Impact 26 trained and ready Sailors & Marines are no longer with us.

  6. Who’s At Risk? E-3 to E-5 • They make up 58% of all Marines and 50% of all Sailors • However, they made up 85% of last summer’s fatalities (PMV, off-duty/rec)

  7. How Sailors and Marines Got HurtTop Five Injury-Producing Activities, Summer 2013 • Basketball • Bicycling • Baseball/Softball • Jogging/Running • Football

  8. Top Injury-Producing Activities Summer 2005-2012 Navy • Basketball 103 • Baseball/Softball 103 • Bicycling 71 • Football 66 • Jogging/Running 43 • Soccer 39 Marines • Basketball 34 • Baseball/Softball 27 • Bicycling 22 • Football 27 • Jogging/Running 11 • Soccer 11

  9. Discussing Traffic Safety • How has fatigue affected you on the road? • How does taking short breaks fight fatigue? • What is the craziest thing you’ve seen other drivers or motorcycle riders do? What did or could have gone wrong?

  10. Fighting Fatigue • Start every trip well-rested. • Drive during daylight hours. • Schedule breaks every two hours. • Never drink and drive. • Pull over if you get tired.

  11. Use TRiPS for Your Trip • TRiPS = Travel Risk Planning System • Easy, online survey that helps you recognize and reduce travel risks • Supervisory involvement is key Access TRiPS at https://trips.safety.army.mil/navy/login.aspx

  12. Profile of a Dead Rider • Sober during the day • Speeding • Failed to identify hazards • On a sport bike • First year of riding • Incomplete training • Under age 26 Doesn’t know limitations

  13. Defensive Riding • More riders being hit by cars • Not just visibility– traffic position and awareness are critical • Riders must protect a clear path of travel • Drivers must reduce in-vehicle distractions • Drivers must be more aware of motorcycles, pedestrians and bicycles

  14. Buddy System • Two heads aren’t better than one if one of them is a bonehead • Choose your buddies carefully • Don’t hesitate to speak up

  15. Manage Risks Off-Duty, Too • Risk management isn’t just for work • Plan for the worst case • Have a sound plan, follow it, and adjust when new risks arise … or maybe you didn’t really need that refrigerator after all.

  16. Walk the Walk • Don’t take shortcuts • Don’t get in a hurry • If junior people see you doing something wrong, they figure it is OK

  17. Alcohol Awareness • Absorption of alcohol depends on • Your size, weight, body fat and gender • Amount of alcohol consumed • Amount of food in your stomach • Use of medications • 60% of STDs are transmitted by drunk partners • In 67% of unplanned pregnancies, at least one partner was drunk. Information courtesy of www.thatguy.com

  18. Grilling • Keep your grill at least three feet away from structures and trees. • Use starter fluid that is made for especially for barbecue grills. Follow the instructions. • If you have a gas grill, make sure you know how to use and store it. • Make sure the valves work and that you are familiar with their purpose. Note: These Sailors are doing it wrong.

  19. Firearms • Teach children not to touch guns. • Treat every gun as if it were loaded. Assume nothing and always check. • While target shooting, know your target and what is beyond it. • Always point a firearm down and in a safe direction, never at people. • Store guns unloaded. Keep ammo in a separate place and locked up.

  20. Avoiding the “Glub-Glub!” Chance of Drowning in a Boating Mishap Wearing Life Preserver Not Wearing Life Preserver 1 in 66 1 in 11 U.S. Boat Owners Who Say They Are “Very Experienced” 63.4% 56.9% Boating Accidents Due to Operator Error, Poor Judgment, Inexperience

  21. Water-Safety Awareness • Learn to swim • Swim where lifeguards are present • Keep a close eye on kids • Obey signs about water conditions

  22. Rip Currents • Don’t panic. • Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current. • Rough undertow is dangerous as well

  23. ATVs and Off-Road Motorcycling • 130 injuries 2005-2012 • Inexperience and complacency most common causal factors • Do some careful recon before you ride at speed

  24. Sexual Assault Prevention • What would you do if you witnessed a shipmate being harassed or assaulted? • What resources are available for victims? • Can men be victims? • How can you help?

  25. Prevent Sexual Assault:Be an Active Bystander

  26. Preventing Sexual Assault, cont.

  27. Suicide Warning Signs • Expressing suicidal thoughts • Increased drug and/or alcohol use • Withdrawal from friends and family • Recklessness • ACT: Ask, Care, Treat For resources, visit www.suicide.navy.mil

  28. Have a great summer! And if you have any questions, give us a call. 757-444-3520 www.public.navy.mil/navsafecen

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