Introduction to CAP Safety Program
Introduction to
CAP Safety
(Cadets and Senior Members)
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Introduction to CAP Safety Program
Introduction to CAP Safety Program
for New Members
(Cadets and Senior Members)
Risk: ‘risk” 1. possibility of loss or injury
Hazard : ‘ha-zərd;’ 2. a source of danger
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Course Outline
 This presentation is an overview of Civil Air Patrol’s Safety program and it will
cover:
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Safety Program Background
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The three components of CAP’s safety program:
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Rules and Regulations
•
Responsibilities
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Risks and Operational Risk Management
How the safety program is a part of every CAP activity:
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Safe mission accomplishment is everyone’s #1 job
Safety definitions
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Background
 The CAP Safety program is modeled after the Air Force program. If you want to look it
up, these are in the 91 series of Air Force Instructions (AFI) – http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/
 The CAP Safety program is defined in the 62 series of CAP regulations. These clearly
define the two distinct duties of CAP Commanders and Safety Officers:
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Safety Education
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Accident Prevention
 For More CAP Safety Program Information, you can look it up in:
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CAPR 20-1, Organization of Civil Air Patrol
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CAPR 62-1, CAP Safety Responsibilities and Procedures
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CAPR 62-2, Mishap Reporting and Investigation
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Region and Local Safety Policies
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Rules and Regulations
 CAP regulations govern all levels of the CAP Safety Program
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Local units set up mishap prevention programs to comply with wing,
region, and national policies
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The local unit’s safety program must meet the needs of the local unit and
identify local risks
You have to follow Civil Air Patrol regulations.
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Responsibilities
 Safety is a way of thinking and acting that keeps you out of harm’s way
 It is everyone's responsibility to promote a safe environment and the
commander’s responsibility to have a safety program cannot be
delegated.
Safety is serious business;
you must follow regulations.
Hand propped starts are prohibited IAW CAP regulations
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Responsibilities of all Commanders are:
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They cannot delegate their responsibility for the safety
program. However, the Safety Officer position has been
created to assist the Commander and is unique in the chain
of command. Any Member may stop any CAP activity at any
time for safety reasons.
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Safety Officers administer the unit mishap prevention
program for their Commander and can be your contact for
any questions or concerns.
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This is what the chain of command looks like:
1.
Flight or Deputy Commander, as
applicable
2.
Squadron Commander
3.
Group Commander, as applicable
4.
Wing Commander
5.
Region Commander
6.
National Commander
If you have a questions about CAP you would
want to follow this chain of command.
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Each of these Commanders has a Safety Officer :
1.
Squadron Commander
2.
Group Commander, as applicable
3.
Wing Commander
4.
Region Commander
5.
National Commander
If you have a any questions about the safety programs
of CAP you can ask either the commander or safety
officer following the chain of command.
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If you see a hazard or risk, it is ok for the youngest cadet to the most
experienced senior member to tell anyone, not necessarily following the
chain of command, but to take action and say “STOP” or “Knock it Off”:
1.
Flight or Deputy Commander, as
applicable
2.
Squadron Commander
3.
Group Commander, as applicable
4.
Wing Commander
5.
Region Commander
6.
National Commander
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•“Knock it Off” is a term that
we may have all heard in our
youth, to “STOP.”
•In CAP and in the aviation
community, the term “Knock it
Off” has been adapted to
“STOP” any activity where a
risk or hazard is perceived.
Any Member may stop any
CAP activity at any time for
safety reasons.
Introduction to CAP Safety Program
Your responsibilities are:
 For your safety AND the safety of all the team members
around you.
 To be personally honest and to have the highest integrity
because safety demands awareness and concern at all
times.
 To say “STOP” or “Knock it Off” when you see or know of
an unsafe act is the right thing to do! Any Member may
stop any CAP activity at any time for safety reasons.
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Risks
 There are risks in all activities. We can identify them before an activity and take
steps to minimize them.
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Every member’s job is to identify risks. Examples are:
• Wildlife, i.e. snakes, insects, poisonous plants, etc
• Rough terrain
• Road Construction
• Around aircraft, i.e. propeller operations, dents, leaks, tie-downs, chocks, etc.
• Hunting areas and seasons
• If you can think it, it could be a risk
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If an unsafe act is happening or is about to, it is the duty of every member to
try to stop it. You can use the phrase “Knock it Off” with anyone, anytime.
 Learn to use safety planning tools (ORM), suggest a safer way.
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Operational Risk Management (ORM)
Operational Risk Management (ORM) is a process
that looks at an event or task that is going to be
performed and shows what the risks are and helps
members make a decision if the risks are worth
taking or to STOP!
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Operational Risk Management (ORM)
These are the Principles of ORM
 Accept no unnecessary risks
 Make risk decisions at the appropriate level within the
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chain of command
When the risks are too great, the activity should stop
Include ORM in all planning for ALL unit activities
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Operational Risk Management (ORM)
These are the basic steps of the ORM process:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Identify the hazards
Assess the risks
Analyze risk control measures
Make control decisions
Implement risk controls
Supervise and review
 Repeat steps one through six as needed
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What are ways to identify and communicate hazards
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Identifying hazards in advance is the best way to prevent
mishaps
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Safety improvement or hazard reporting can be done online by
filing a Hazard Report through the Safety Forms application in
eServices or with a CAP Form 26 (CAPF26). If deemed
necessary, this can be done anonymously.
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At least annually, ORM will be discussed during each unit’s
monthly safety briefing
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ORM training is available for everyone to take online at
www.capmembers.com under the Safety tab.
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 CAP units have some routine duties to ensure our
safety:
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Safety surveys are performed annually to help identify and
report all unsafe acts and hazards.
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Ground vehicles shall be inspected before each use and there
are some checks required to be done monthly
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Aircraft are inspected before each flight and have checks done
after a set number of operating hours.
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Unit facilities are also inspected routinely to ensure the safety
of all members and visitors of CAP
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 “Mishap”
Definitions
means any unplanned or
unsought event, or series of
events, that result in or has
the potential to cause death,
injury, or damage to
equipment or property.
 “Accident”
means a mishap that results in death, serious
bodily injury, or major damage to, or loss of,
equipment or property
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 Mishap Reporting
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The overall purpose of mishap reporting and investigation is
prevention of future mishaps.
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Reporting of all mishaps is mandatory.
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Local mishap reporting procedures ensure the commander
and the safety officer are quickly notified of all mishaps
within the unit.
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Near-Miss and Safety Deviations
“Close Calls”
 Near-Miss: “Any circumstance where the in-flight separation between
aircraft constitutes a hazardous situation involving potential risk of
collision.” (In-flight)
 Safety Deviation: “Any event that is perceived as an unsought safety
act, most commonly defined as any act that is non-compliant with CAP
rules, regulations, or other defined policies, as well as local, state, or
national laws or regulations that could result in injury or damage to CAP
members or equipment. (On the Ground)
 These events should be reported just like a regular mishap.
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Reporting CAP Mishaps
 Some mishaps, near-misses, or safety deviations may not appear
to qualify for statistical reporting purposes; however, there may be
lessons to be learned from them or they may help in identifying
safety trends. Additionally, some mishaps appear to be minor in
nature at first, but that may change with time.
 For the above reasons, all mishaps should be reported.
Classification of mishaps will be completed by the National Safety
Team and NHQ Safety.
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Classification definitions are available in CAP Regulation 62-2 (CAPR62-2).
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Reporting of “ACCIDENTS”
In all cases of mishaps arising out of CAP activities
that can be classified as an accident, an appropriate
CAP member (e.g., Activity Director/Commander,
Safety Officer, ranking senior member) will:
 Immediately notify the CAP National Operations Center (NOC)
toll-free at 888-211-1812, ext 300, (24 hrs/day)
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Report, Report, Report
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If in doubt, report the hazard!
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If in doubt, report the mishap!
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It’s better to report something if you think it shouldn’t be
reported, than to not report it and find out it should have
been.
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The unit commander and safety officer will take it from there.
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Investigating Mishaps
 Death or Bodily Injury Accident
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When a death or bodily injury accident is involved, there
will be no formal or informal investigation conducted by
any CAP member unless authorized by the CAP National
Headquarters’ General Counsel office.
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This will be coordinated with your chain of command and
the National Safety Team.
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What’s Next
You should review CAPR 62-1 and CAPR 62-2 on the National
website www.capmembers.com.
The next step is to take the Quiz for training credit, please proceed
to the next page to begin the quiz.
Thank you for your participation in CAP Safety through learning
and ensuring safe habits.
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What’s Next
You should review CAPR 62-1 and CAPR 62-2 on the National
website www.capmembers.com.
The presentation posted here is for classroom sharing as a resource. For
individual review and to complete the associated quiz for this course,
please log into eServices and go to the Online Safety Briefing application
under “MY FAVORITES” on the left side reference column.
Thank you for your participation in CAP Safety through learning and safety
habits.
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