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POV Safety

MISSION FIRST…PEOPLE ALWAYS…ONE TEAM. POV Safety. AGENDA. POV / Motorcycle Safety Quiz POV Accident Statistics Standards Six Point POV Safety Program Washington State Traffic Laws Vehicle Inspections Questions. Army FY 02 POV Accident Stats. #1 Killer of Soldiers in FY02

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POV Safety

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  1. MISSION FIRST…PEOPLE ALWAYS…ONE TEAM POV Safety

  2. AGENDA • POV / Motorcycle Safety Quiz • POV Accident Statistics • Standards • Six Point POV Safety Program • Washington State Traffic Laws • Vehicle Inspections • Questions

  3. Army FY 02 POV Accident Stats • #1 Killer of Soldiers in FY02 • 110 POV fatalities in FY02 • 13% > FY01 • 2/3 of all fatal accidents (on- and off-duty) • 25% of POV fatals are motorcyclists • 24% were speeding • 14% were distracted/not paying attention • 14% were Alcohol/Drug related • 11% failed to wear PPE

  4. FY 03 Glide Path

  5. FY 03 Glide Path

  6. FY 03 Glide Path

  7. Standards • WA State Traffic Laws • FL Reg 190-5 (Installation Traffic Code) • AR 385-55 (Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents) • FL Reg 385-7 (Command Review of Soldier Deaths and Serious Injuries) • CSA Six Point POV Safety Program

  8. CSA Six Point Program • Command Emphasis • Discipline • Risk Management • Standards • Provide Alternatives • Commander’s Assessment

  9. Command Emphasis • Leadership • Emphasis • Presence • Knowledge • Influence

  10. Discipline • Identify • Counsel • Modify

  11. Risk Management • ID Hazards • Assess Hazards • Make Decisions • Implement Controls • Supervise Execution • POV Tool Box

  12. Standards • High and Unmistakable Standards • Enforce • Follow • Educate • Inspect

  13. Provide Alternatives • On Post Activities • Look for Transportation Alternatives • Keep On Post Facilities Open Later

  14. Commander’s Assessment • Assess • Determine what happened • Why it happened • How to prevent it • Implement Corrective and Preventive Measures • Publicize Lessons Learned

  15. Ultimate Goal • Prevent needless loss of life • Prevent loss of resources

  16. Preventing POV Accidents • Mandatory Training • Briefings • Inspection • Correction of Offenses • Use of Six Point Program • NCO Business with Leader Support

  17. Victim Profile • Single male soldier • E4 and below • 26 years of age or younger • Why these soldiers are typical victims

  18. Where Accidents Occur • Within 25 miles of where we live and work

  19. Primary Causes Of POV Accidents • Fatigue • Speed • Alcohol ? • Inexperience

  20. Primary Cause Of POV Fatalities NO SEATBELT

  21. How to Avoid an Accident • Aim high in steering • Get the big picture • Keep your eyes moving • Leave yourself an out • Make sure they see you

  22. Motorcycle Registration • Valid motorcycle license • Army approved motorcycle course

  23. Motorcycle Course • Form 1556, or; • Self Pay

  24. PPE For Motorcycles • Properly fastened Helmet, DOT approved • Eye protection (Clear goggles/Face shield) • Protective clothing (LS shirt, pants, gloves) • High visibility garments • Footwear (over the ankle shoes)

  25. Other Motorcycle Requirements • Must have two rearview mirrors • Headlights must be on at all times • Use of headphones or earphones while operating a motorcycle or moped is prohibited

  26. Washington State Traffic Laws • DUI • Seatbelts • Car Seats • Booster Seats • Front v. Rear Seat

  27. DUI • Limit .08 • New Police Powers • Tougher Sentences • Cost and Consenquences

  28. Seatbelts MANDATORY

  29. Car Seats • Rear-Facing Infant Seats = Age 1 or 20 lbs • Forward-Facing Child Car Seats = Age 4 or 40 lbs

  30. Booster Seats Children age four (or 40 lbs) up to age six (or 60 lbs) are required to be in a Booster Seat

  31. Front v. Rear seat Children under age six are required to ride in the back seat if the vehicle is equipped with a passenger side air bag

  32. MISSION FIRST…PEOPLE ALWAYS…ONE TEAM QUESTIONS?

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