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KICKING OFF

Stay safe during the critical 101 days of summer by minimizing risks from vehicle, water, and weather accidents. Learn safety tips to prevent mishaps and ensure a fun summer for all.

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KICKING OFF

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  1. KICKING OFF DON’T DROP THE BALL 101 DAYS OF SAFETY

  2. 101 Critical Days of Summer

  3. 101 Critical Days of Summer • Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend • “Critical” because many lose their lives • More activities mean more risk • More risk means more injuries • Safety = Planning with knowledge of the past, and making choices that prevent mishaps • Some risk is necessary for a meaningful life • Must weigh benefits and costs of each risk

  4. 101 Critical Days of Summer • We can’t go through life like this:

  5. 101 Critical Days of Summer • Or this:

  6. 101 Critical Days of Summer • Biggest threats: • Vehicle Accidents • Water Accidents • Weather-related Accidents

  7. Vehicle Safety • As a result of 6,000,000 car accidents in the US each year: 3,000,000 will be injured 42,000 will be killed The leading cause of fatal mishaps during this period

  8. Vehicle Safety • Contributing factors include: Fatigue, alcohol, drugs, speeding & not using seatbelts • Survival plan: • Insist on seat belt use • Don’t drive impaired • Don’t ride with an impaired driver • Plan your trip • Inspect your vehicle • Don’t speed (or go too slow) • Don’t tailgate

  9. Water Safety • Each year in the US: • 3,500 drown • 4,500 injured while boating • 700 killed while boating • More Common in Summer

  10. Water Safety • PFD’s could reduce fatalities 90% • “Personal Flotation Devices” • Also known as Life Jackets (for those from Summit HS) • Contributing factors include: alcohol, lack of PFDs, horseplay, and underwater obstructions

  11. Water Safety • Survival plan: • Use a “designated Captain” • Don’t overload the boat • PFDs on weak swimmers • Explore water/feet first • Keep throw-able PFD nearby

  12. Weather Weather Dangers

  13. Weather • All Thunderstorms are dangerous • Lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes • Hailstones can fall at speeds in excess of 100 mph

  14. Weather • Stay inside when storms are approaching • Listen for information on Watches and Warnings

  15. Summary • The goal is FUN this summer! • When someone gets injured - it stops being fun! • Make your own luck by managing risks • Remember, “Everyone is a Safety Officer!”

  16. Questions?

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