HOLIDAY SAFETY

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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

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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

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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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Fatigue

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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

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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

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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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Summary

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Plan ahead.Stay aware.Keep risk to a minimum.Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!

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