53D Wing Safety
101 Critical Days of Summer
• Kick Off
Briefing
Overview
Introduction
Traffic Safety
Recreation Safety
Home Safety
On-duty Safety
Introduction
Memorial Day to Labor Day
No One is Immune From Mishaps
More Variety of Activities
= Increased Risk
Introduction
High Interest Areas
PMV’s / Seat Belts
Alcohol Use
Water Recreation
Jogging / Bicycling
Hot Weather
Traffic Safety
 Travel
 Fatigue and You
 Alcohol Kills
Travel
 Plan ahead--prepare vehicle
 Speed commensurate with
conditions

Buckle up every
time
 Children in back
Fatigue and You
 Avoid Heavy Food and Alcohol
 Sleep in a Hotel, Not Your Car
 Fresh Air
 Rest Periodically
Get the Sleep Your Body Demands!
Alcohol Kills
Why didn’t I call a
cab???
He didn’t even
see the pedestrian
in the crosswalk!!
Alcohol Kills
Alcohol is a Depressant
Lessens Inhibitions
Only Way to Sober Up is Time
What to Do?
 Limit Consumption

Designated Driver
Recreation Safety
 Swimming
 Boating
 Jogging
 Bicycling
 Camping
Swimming
 Know Your Swimming Ability
 Check Water Before Diving

Swim with a Buddy!!
Boating
Know the Rules
Use Life Vests
Don’t Overload
Check Weather
Jogging

Use Sidewalk/Path or Jog Facing
Traffic
 Warm-up
 Be Visible Day and Night
 Light - Colored Clothes
 Reflective Belt / Vest
Bicycling
 Obey Traffic Signs
 Use Hand Signals
 Ride Single File
 Ride on Right Side of Road
 Be Visible Day and Night
 Light - Colored Clothes
 Reflective Belt / Vest
Camping
Check Equipment
Camp in
Approved Areas
Use Caution when
Starting Fires!
Home Safety
 Home Maintenance
 Cooking Outdoors
 Fireworks
Home Maintenance
Use Caution when
Operating Electrical Tools
and Other Equipment
Follow the Manufacturer’s
Safety Recommendations
Cooking Outdoors
Move Away from House and
Overhangs
Let Coals Cool Before Disposal
Always Monitor Grill
Use Lighter Fluid, not Gas
Fireworks
 Always Supervise
 Be Alert for Fire
Watch the Professionals
Fireworks are Not Toys
On-Duty Safety
Take your Time - Deviating from
Established Procedures Can be
Dangerous!!
 Use your T.O.s
 Follow the Checklists
 Maintain Focus on the Task You are
Performing.
Use Risk Management
Do not Accept
Unnecessary Risk
Make Risk Decisions at
the Appropriate Level
Accept Risk When
Benefits Outweigh
Costs
Conclusion
This Summer, be Careful,
be Risk Wise, and Most of All,
Be Back
after the
101 Critical
Days of
Summer!
The End