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SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY

SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY. Updated 2/04. CAUSES OF SPORTS INJURIES. Violation of rules. Poor conditioning. Lack of PPE. Inadequate ability/skill. No warm-up/cool down. SOFTBALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT. » Rubber cleats/tennis shoes » Break-away/safety bases » Handgrips on bats

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SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY

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  1. SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY Updated 2/04

  2. CAUSES OF SPORTS INJURIES Violation of rules Poor conditioning Lack of PPE Inadequate ability/skill No warm-up/cool down

  3. SOFTBALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT » Rubber cleats/tennis shoes » Break-away/safety bases » Handgrips on bats » Titanium bats prohibited » Warm-up/stretch MANAGE THE RISKS

  4. SOFTBALL SAFETY - RECOMMENDATIONS • Avoid late slides or jumping into base • Designate center fielder/ shortstop to prevent collisions • Protect spectators - 8 ft fence/bleachers behind backstop

  5. BIKING Manage the risks • HELMET • RIDE WITH TRAFFIC • REFLECTIVE CLOTHING • NO LISTENING DEVICES

  6. OFF ROAD DRIVING Manage the risks • Required training • PPE • Familiar with equipment • Stay on designated trails • No alcohol

  7. JOGGINGSAFETY MANAGE THE RISKS • Reflective gear • No listening devices • Jog against traffic • Intake fluids at proper level • Stay on sidewalk or open trail

  8. PARACHUTING SAFETY Manage the risks • Training • Certified riggers • Automatic activation devices • Round/square reserves • Avoid radical landings

  9. RACQUET SPORTS EYE PROTECTION MANAGE THE RISKS • Wear eye protectors with • lenses made of polycarbonate • Ensure they comply with the • Racquet sports approval list • of acceptable eye wear

  10. IN-LINE SKATING Manage the risks »Helmet » Safety equipment » Learn how to stop » Smooth surface » No night skating » Not during peak traffic » No portable listening devices

  11. VOLLEYBALL SAFETY • CHECK FOR HAZARDS IN AND AROUND COURT • WEAR PPE • SUNSCREEN • NO UNSPORTSMANLIKE • CONDUCT • NO ALCOHOL

  12. POISON PREVENTION • USE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS • KEEP ITEMS OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH • KEEP EMERGENCY NUMBERS BY PHONE • READ WARNING LABELS • USE CHILD RESISTANT CAPS • BUY NON-TOXIC PLANTS

  13. FIRE EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME DON’T LET THE RISKS MANAGE YOU • CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS • DEVELOP AN ESCAPE PLAN • PRACTICE YOUR PLAN • TWO WAYS OUT • OUTSIDE MEETING PLACE • DON’T GO BACK

  14. LAWNMOWER SAFETY • FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S • RECOMMENDATIONS • WEAR PPE • (SAFETY GOGGLES & SHOES) • REMOVE OBJECTS BEFORE CUTTING • PUSH; DO NOT PULL THE MOWER • MOW LATERALLY ACROSS A SLOPE, NOT UP AND DOWN • ON A RIDING MOWER, THE RULE IS JUST THE OPPOSITE • ENSURE LAWNMOWER IS COOL BEFORE REFUELING

  15. Home Maintenance/Repair • Follow the manufacturer’s • safety recommendations • Inspect power cords for • cuts, frays and broken plugs • Secure tools when not in use • Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

  16. Brown Recluse Spider • Midwest and Southern States • 1/4 to 3/4inches in length (dime to quarter size) • Tan to dark brown in color • “Violin/Fiddle” marking • Lives indoors or outdoors • Severity of bite may vary • Seek medical attention

  17. 5. Supervise 1. Identify Hazards 4. Implement Controls 2. Hazard Assessment 3. Make Risk Decisions RISK MANAGEMENT

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