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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

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

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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

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“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 Sleep

Heavy Eyelids Recognize Signs

Inability to Focus Get Off Road

Yawning 12 am – 6 am

Fatigue

Physiological state associated with reduced alertness, performance and output.

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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

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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 objects

3. Cuts/piercings

4. Overexertion

5. 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.

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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.

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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

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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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