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Christmas And New Years 
Recreation And 
Off-Duty Safety Brief 
Dave Smith 
Naval Safety Center
The Role Of Alcohol 
FY 99-03 
Alcohol affects 
judgment and 
reflexes 
29% Alcohol-Related 
In Sailors Recreation 
And Off-Duty 
Fatalities
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning 
Hazard 
s 
Controls 
Missing Co Alarm 
Fresh Make-up Air Vent 
Closed, Faulty Furnace, 
Blocked Chimney Flue 
Fuel Space Heaters 
Dirty/Clogged Air 
Filters 
Return Air Vent 
Obstructed 
Install Alarm 
Establish Appropriate 
PM Schedule - QA 
Work 
Disallow Use In 
Quarters 
Change Filters 
Quarterly 
(Monthly For Pets) 
Keep Furniture Away 
From Vents
Smoke Detectors 
• Install at least one smoke alarm on each level of 
your home and in or near all sleeping areas 
• Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and 
batteries replaced once a year or when the alarm 
beeps, warning that the battery is low 
• Every household should develop and practice a 
home fire escape plan that includes two ways out 
of every room and an outside meeting place
Fire Exit Drills In The Home 
•Check Your Smoke 
Detectors 
•Develop An Escape 
Plan 
•Practice Your Plan 
•Two Ways Out 
•Outside Meeting 
Place 
•Don’t Go Back
Christmas Fire Safety 
Hazards 
•Dry Needles 
•Fireplaces & 
Radiators 
•Ornaments & 
Trimmings 
•Frayed Wires & 
Broken/ 
Bulbs Overloaded 
Outlets 
•Leaving The 
House/Going To Bed 
Controls 
Check For Freshness, 
Cut Base To Absorb 
Water & Check Water 
Level Daily 
Ensure Proper Clearance 
Before Mounting Tree 
UL Approved Only/Flame 
-Resistant 
Inspect Lights & Wires - 
Discard/ Replace Wiring 
& Bulbs - Don’t Connect 
Too Many Strings 
Lights Off & Fireplace 
Out
Toy Safety 
Call (800) 851-9955 or web site 
address www.toy-tma.org for a 
free booklet on selecting toys. 
Call (301) 654-3091 or web site 
address www.lionlamb.org for a 
kit on toy selection.
Space Heaters 
• Space heaters need space, at least three 
feet (one meter) away from anything that 
can burn 
• Portable space heaters should be turned 
off every time you leave the room or go to 
sleep 
• Have a sturdy screen on your fireplace, a 
metal screen or built-in glass doors 
• Reminder on EAFB you must have a letter 
signed by the facility manager to have a 
portable heater
Electrical Safety 
• Replace or repair any electrical 
device with a loose or frayed cord 
• Avoid running extension cords across 
doorways or under carpets 
• In homes with small children, 
electrical outlets should have plastic 
safety covers 
• Avoid the use of "cube taps" and 
other devices that allow the 
connection of multiple appliances 
into a single receptacle 
• Place lamps on level surfaces, away 
from things that can burn
Ladder Safety 
• Use the right ladder 
for the job 
• Inspect before use 
• Metal ladder + 
electricity = death 
• For every 4 ft of the 
ladder’s length you 
must come out 1 ft 
from the wall
Cooking Safety 
• Never leave food cooking unattended 
• Keep cooking areas clean and clear of 
combustibles 
• Keep a three-foot (one meter) "kid-free 
zone" around the stove 
• Turn pot handles inward 
• Wear short, close fitting, or tightly rolled 
sleeves when cooking 
• Never use a wet oven mitt, as it presents a 
scald danger if the moisture in the mitt is 
heated
Turkey Fryers 
• Flat/stable surface; Never leave unattended 
• Use outdoors away from; walls, fences, 
other structures; 
Never use in, on breezeway, o r u n d e r g a r a g e ; 
c a rport, porch or structure that can catch fire 
• Raise and lower food slowly to reduce 
splatter and avoid burns 
• Use pot holder/mitts when adding or 
removing food 
• Check oil temperature frequently; If oil
Holiday Parties 
Controls 
Serve Food & Non-Alcoholic 
Drinks; Provide A Ride Home 
Limit the Number of Helpers; 
Turn Pot Handles Away From 
Edge; Smoke Detector; Fire 
Extinguisher 
Separate Proper Cutting Boards; 
Refrigeration/Heating 
R e l o c a t e t o B a c k y a r d , B e d r o o m 
Hazards 
•Alcohol 
• Cooking 
•Food 
Poisoning 
•Pets
Hypothermia Kills 
Hea 
d 
Lower 
Torso 
UUnnddeerr 
AArrmmss
Snowboarding 
• PPE 
• Equipment 
• Take a lesson 
• Physical condition 
• Stay on marked trails 
• Layers/Hat 
• Water/wind resistant clothing 
• Sunscreen 
• Drink plenty of water/no alcohol
Frostbite Safety 
•Keep Your Clothes Dry 
•Wear Cold Weather Boots, 
Gloves, Ski Mask and a Warm 
Hat 
•Wear Several Layers of 
Clothing, 
Not Just One Heavy Coat 
•Drink Plenty of Water to Avoid 
Dehydration
Chainsaw Safety 
•Follow Manufacturer’s 
Recommendations 
•Training 
•PPE 
•Anti-Kickback Devices 
•Cut Between Knee And 
Waist 
•Safe Refueling
How To Jump-Start 
A Vehicle
Keep the Holidays 
Safe and Happy 
for You & Your Family.
Before You Shop 
•Avoid Carrying a Purse 
• Use a fanny pack or deep pockets in clothing 
to carry what you need 
• Carry small amounts of cash 
• Carry your keys, cash and credit cards 
separate from each other
While Shopping 
• Constantly pay attention to what’s going on 
around you 
• Always take a shopping bag from home in 
case none are available at the mall 
• Consolidate as many packages as possible
• If you have to carry a purse, carry it 
close to your body and always zipped 
• Park strategically close to the store is 
optimum. Park in well-lit areas. Never park 
next to a van 
•Know exactly where you parked your car 
• Make a mental note or write it down so 
you will know exactly where to go when you 
leave the store
After Shopping 
•Leave the mall/store ahead of closing time 
• Walk out with other people. There is safety in 
numbers 
• Don’t shop until you are exhausted. You need 
to be alert and not tired
• Use an escort or mall security if you have too 
many packages 
• Request security to escort you to your car if 
you are leaving a store after closing 
• Check underneath your car as you approach it. This is 
a common ploy of criminals in parking lots and they 
will take you be surprise 
• Always remember to ask for all your forms of 
I.D. and credit cards before leaving a store 
• Keep your packages stored out of sight in the 
trunk of your car
At Home 
•Keep gifts hidden from view 
through outside windows 
• After opening gifts, break 
down cardboard boxes of 
expensive electronics and 
fancy stores and put them in 
plastic bags to hide the fact 
you have valuable items in 
your home
5 Step Process 
1.. IIddeennttiiffyy 
HHaazzaarrddss 
22.. AAsssseessss HHaazzaarrddss 
33.. MMaakkee RRiisskk 
55.. 
SSuuppeerrvviissee 
44.. IImmpplleemmeenntt CCoonnttrroollss
Questions ? 
Dave Smith, Code, 427 
DSN 564-3520 EXT 7180 
COML (757) 444-3520 
E-Mail david.a.smith@navy.mil 
FAX DSN 564-6044 
COML (757) 444-6044 
Visit Our Web: www.safetycenter.navy.mil

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Holiday Safety 2014

  • 1. Christmas And New Years Recreation And Off-Duty Safety Brief Dave Smith Naval Safety Center
  • 2. The Role Of Alcohol FY 99-03 Alcohol affects judgment and reflexes 29% Alcohol-Related In Sailors Recreation And Off-Duty Fatalities
  • 3. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard s Controls Missing Co Alarm Fresh Make-up Air Vent Closed, Faulty Furnace, Blocked Chimney Flue Fuel Space Heaters Dirty/Clogged Air Filters Return Air Vent Obstructed Install Alarm Establish Appropriate PM Schedule - QA Work Disallow Use In Quarters Change Filters Quarterly (Monthly For Pets) Keep Furniture Away From Vents
  • 4. Smoke Detectors • Install at least one smoke alarm on each level of your home and in or near all sleeping areas • Smoke alarms should be tested once a month and batteries replaced once a year or when the alarm beeps, warning that the battery is low • Every household should develop and practice a home fire escape plan that includes two ways out of every room and an outside meeting place
  • 5. Fire Exit Drills In The Home •Check Your Smoke Detectors •Develop An Escape Plan •Practice Your Plan •Two Ways Out •Outside Meeting Place •Don’t Go Back
  • 6. Christmas Fire Safety Hazards •Dry Needles •Fireplaces & Radiators •Ornaments & Trimmings •Frayed Wires & Broken/ Bulbs Overloaded Outlets •Leaving The House/Going To Bed Controls Check For Freshness, Cut Base To Absorb Water & Check Water Level Daily Ensure Proper Clearance Before Mounting Tree UL Approved Only/Flame -Resistant Inspect Lights & Wires - Discard/ Replace Wiring & Bulbs - Don’t Connect Too Many Strings Lights Off & Fireplace Out
  • 7. Toy Safety Call (800) 851-9955 or web site address www.toy-tma.org for a free booklet on selecting toys. Call (301) 654-3091 or web site address www.lionlamb.org for a kit on toy selection.
  • 8. Space Heaters • Space heaters need space, at least three feet (one meter) away from anything that can burn • Portable space heaters should be turned off every time you leave the room or go to sleep • Have a sturdy screen on your fireplace, a metal screen or built-in glass doors • Reminder on EAFB you must have a letter signed by the facility manager to have a portable heater
  • 9. Electrical Safety • Replace or repair any electrical device with a loose or frayed cord • Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets • In homes with small children, electrical outlets should have plastic safety covers • Avoid the use of "cube taps" and other devices that allow the connection of multiple appliances into a single receptacle • Place lamps on level surfaces, away from things that can burn
  • 10. Ladder Safety • Use the right ladder for the job • Inspect before use • Metal ladder + electricity = death • For every 4 ft of the ladder’s length you must come out 1 ft from the wall
  • 11. Cooking Safety • Never leave food cooking unattended • Keep cooking areas clean and clear of combustibles • Keep a three-foot (one meter) "kid-free zone" around the stove • Turn pot handles inward • Wear short, close fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking • Never use a wet oven mitt, as it presents a scald danger if the moisture in the mitt is heated
  • 12. Turkey Fryers • Flat/stable surface; Never leave unattended • Use outdoors away from; walls, fences, other structures; Never use in, on breezeway, o r u n d e r g a r a g e ; c a rport, porch or structure that can catch fire • Raise and lower food slowly to reduce splatter and avoid burns • Use pot holder/mitts when adding or removing food • Check oil temperature frequently; If oil
  • 13. Holiday Parties Controls Serve Food & Non-Alcoholic Drinks; Provide A Ride Home Limit the Number of Helpers; Turn Pot Handles Away From Edge; Smoke Detector; Fire Extinguisher Separate Proper Cutting Boards; Refrigeration/Heating R e l o c a t e t o B a c k y a r d , B e d r o o m Hazards •Alcohol • Cooking •Food Poisoning •Pets
  • 14. Hypothermia Kills Hea d Lower Torso UUnnddeerr AArrmmss
  • 15. Snowboarding • PPE • Equipment • Take a lesson • Physical condition • Stay on marked trails • Layers/Hat • Water/wind resistant clothing • Sunscreen • Drink plenty of water/no alcohol
  • 16. Frostbite Safety •Keep Your Clothes Dry •Wear Cold Weather Boots, Gloves, Ski Mask and a Warm Hat •Wear Several Layers of Clothing, Not Just One Heavy Coat •Drink Plenty of Water to Avoid Dehydration
  • 17. Chainsaw Safety •Follow Manufacturer’s Recommendations •Training •PPE •Anti-Kickback Devices •Cut Between Knee And Waist •Safe Refueling
  • 18. How To Jump-Start A Vehicle
  • 19. Keep the Holidays Safe and Happy for You & Your Family.
  • 20. Before You Shop •Avoid Carrying a Purse • Use a fanny pack or deep pockets in clothing to carry what you need • Carry small amounts of cash • Carry your keys, cash and credit cards separate from each other
  • 21. While Shopping • Constantly pay attention to what’s going on around you • Always take a shopping bag from home in case none are available at the mall • Consolidate as many packages as possible
  • 22. • If you have to carry a purse, carry it close to your body and always zipped • Park strategically close to the store is optimum. Park in well-lit areas. Never park next to a van •Know exactly where you parked your car • Make a mental note or write it down so you will know exactly where to go when you leave the store
  • 23. After Shopping •Leave the mall/store ahead of closing time • Walk out with other people. There is safety in numbers • Don’t shop until you are exhausted. You need to be alert and not tired
  • 24. • Use an escort or mall security if you have too many packages • Request security to escort you to your car if you are leaving a store after closing • Check underneath your car as you approach it. This is a common ploy of criminals in parking lots and they will take you be surprise • Always remember to ask for all your forms of I.D. and credit cards before leaving a store • Keep your packages stored out of sight in the trunk of your car
  • 25. At Home •Keep gifts hidden from view through outside windows • After opening gifts, break down cardboard boxes of expensive electronics and fancy stores and put them in plastic bags to hide the fact you have valuable items in your home
  • 26. 5 Step Process 1.. IIddeennttiiffyy HHaazzaarrddss 22.. AAsssseessss HHaazzaarrddss 33.. MMaakkee RRiisskk 55.. SSuuppeerrvviissee 44.. IImmpplleemmeenntt CCoonnttrroollss
  • 27. Questions ? Dave Smith, Code, 427 DSN 564-3520 EXT 7180 COML (757) 444-3520 E-Mail david.a.smith@navy.mil FAX DSN 564-6044 COML (757) 444-6044 Visit Our Web: www.safetycenter.navy.mil

Editor's Notes

  1. Good morning. Don't overlook the fact that the during Christmas and New Years holidays introduce a whole new array of hazards that can hurt and kill you and your family. Death from fires and burns peak during the holiday period. With the onset of winter we turn on our furnaces, light our fireplaces and fuel our kerosene heaters. If they've not been properly maintained and vented they can quickly kill from flames and toxic gases.
  2. Use the buddy system
  3. AG1 and his four children died from CO poisoning in Navy Family Housing Hazards Controls Missing Co Alarm Install Alarm Fresh Make-up Air Vent Closed Establish Appropriate PM Schedule - QA Work Faulty Furnace Blocked Chimney Flue Fuel Space Heaters Disallow Use In Quarters Dirty/Clogged Air Filters Change Filters Quarterly (Monthly For Pets) Return Air Vent Obstructed Keep Furniture Away From Vents
  4. <number> When fire strikes, everything happens too fast. Make your fire emergency plan now-before you need it. Go through a practice drill every 6 months. Remember few people are burned to death in fires. Most people die from smoke and poisonous gases. If you don’t already have smoke detectors in your home, install them. Check your detectors in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance. If you cook or heat with gas also have carbon monoxide detectors installed.
  5. Tree selection must emphasize freshness to minimize the fire hazard of dry needles. Shake the tree; if needles fall from limbs, put it back, purchase one whose needles do not drop. Before mounting it in the house, cut its base so it can absorb water and check the water level daily. Place the tree away from fireplaces and other heat sources.
  6. <number> Toys with small parts such as buttons, glass eyes and parts that are propelled by springs or rubber bands can be particularly dangerous. Be attentive to manufacturer’s age group recommendations. Toys that are acceptable for ages 6 to 9 may be unsafe for toddlers. Make sure that toys cannot fit in a child’s mouth. Avoid infant toys with cords or rope.
  7. Here are five easy rules to follow. Choose a ladder that’s long enough so you can work comfortless. Don’t use metal =ladders when working around electricity. Repair or replace loose or missing screws, hinges, bolts and nuts. Position a straight ladder at 4 to 1 ratio. That means the base of the ladder is one foot away from the vertical surface for every four feet of ladder length . when use use a ladder to climb onto a roof allow the ladder to extend at least 3 feet beyond the roof edge. Face the ladder and hold on with both hands when climbing up and down. Don’t climb higher than the third rung of a straight ladder. Never reach or lean to far.
  8. Since 1998, CPSC has reports of 75 incidents that involved fires, flames or burns associated with turkey fryers. Twenty eight of these were reported for 2002. In addition to the safety tips listed on the slide, CPSC recommends the following for safest operation: Leave at least two feet of space between the propane tank and the burner Place propane tank and fryer so that wind blows the heat of the fryer away from the gas tank Center pot over the burner on the cooker Completely thaw and dry turkey before cooking. Partially frozen and/or wet turkeys can produce hot oil splatter Follow manufacturer’s instructions
  9. Cold weather exposure can result in hypothermia, a condition in which the body looses heat faster than it can be produced. The three principal areas of heat loss are the head, armpits and groin. Protect yourself from this deadly exposure. Wear a turtleneck sweater or a soft wool scarf to keep the neck warm. A wool cap with a pull down face protection will keep your head, ears and face warm. Protect your hands with thin gloves over a pair of mittens. Wear a water/wind proof jacket, wool socks and water proof boots. When boating wear a coast guard approved pfd. This device helps insulate against heat loss and keep your head above water.
  10. <number> Before you get out on the slopes, be sure you’re in shape. Take lessons from a qualified instructor. Learn how to fall correctly and safely to reduce the risk of injury. Recommend wearing a helmet to prevent head injuries from falls or collisions. Sunglasses or goggles will help protect your eyes from glare and flying debris. Additional PPE recommendations include: wrist guards and knee pads. Ensure your equipment is in good condition and your bindings are adjusted correctly. Select skiwear that is water and wind-resistant. Dress in layers. Take a headband or hat and wear gloves or mittens. Be prepared for changes in the weather.
  11. <number> See the teeth marks on this fella's feet? No? That's because he wasn't bitten by any animal. Good 'ol Jack Frostbite sunk his teeth into these apples, yes siree. Let's face it. Wet feet and freezing temperatures don't mix. It's a tough lesson to learn, and we've seen much worse. Frostbite is a serious injury and can easily get out of hand. Protect yourself this winter from cold weather injuries like this. Here are some tips for keeping yourself from getting frostbite:
  12. A chainsaw in untrained hands is a lethal weapon. Most injuries are deep gashes to the hands, knees, feet and head. The major injury risk is from kick-back, the violent reaction triggered when the upper quadrant of the chain bar tip meets resistance. A variety of devices are intended to prevent injury from kick-backs. They include the chain brake, front (left) hand guard, the bar tip guard and low or reduced kick-back saw chain and guide bars.The first line of defense against injury is instruction and training, under the supervision of a experienced person. Always wear face shield, safety glasses, safety helmet, ear plugs, gloves, safety boots with non-slip soles and safety trousers. Always cut below the shoulder (between the knee and waist-high is safest). Let motor cool before refueling.
  13. Using the wrong procedure to jump-start a vehicle battery can make the battery explode, damage your vehicle’s electrical system and seriously injure you. Always wear chemical safety splash goggles, face shield, resistant chemical gloves, use good quality cables and never try to jump-start a battery that is cracked or damaged. Remove jewelry to reduce the chance of a spark from it accidentally contacting a battery post.
  14. <number> The five steps can be remember by visualizing a star. It has five points or another way is to look at your five fingers. Each one of them is important. These steps provide a means to identify what can go wrong, how to prevent it from going wrong, and how to minimize the extent of damage and injury if it goes wrong.
  15. <number>