RISK MANAGEMENT

2. RISK MANAGEMENT • ID HAZARD(S) • ASSESS EACH RISK & WHAT CONTROLS - NEGATE THAT RISK • WEIGH RISK VS MISSION GOALS • IMPLEMENT CONTROLS • MONITOR FOR DESIRED CHANGE • RISK UNCHANGED OR NEW RISKS COME UP, EVALUATE & REATTACK WITH NEW SOLUTIONS

3. HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR THE KIDS Be careful when crossing streets. Walk on sidewalks, not in the street. Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there are no sidewalks. Walk, do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.

4. HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR THE KIDS • Nighttime visibility can create problems for drivers. Wear bright colors! • Watch for possible tripping hazards in the dark, carry a flashlight, etc. • Avoid wearing costumes that limit your breathing, vision, hearing or movement. • Watch for backing vehicles in driveways.

5. HALLOWEEN SAFETY FOR THE KIDS They wear a watch and know when their curfew is. Have enough money to call home if needed. Not to eat any candy until they get home and you inspect it first. You and your children know in advance the route they will be taking.

6. And for all of you who are old enough to do so… Have fun on Halloween. And go howl at the moon but, Don’t get carried away, because it doesn’t take a crystal ball to know that... Drinking and Driving KILLS!! Plan to be safe and enjoy the Halloween fun. Evaluate your potential risks before you head out. Manage them like you planned

7. PREVENT HUNTING MISHAPS • HUNTER’S SAFETY COURSE • WEAR BLAZE ORANGE • SEPARATE GUNS AND AMMO • IF IN DOUBT DO NOT SHOOT

8. SMALL ARMS SAFETY • TAKE A GUN SAFETY COURSE • SEPARATE GUNS AND AMMO • LOCK UP YOUR GUNS • ASSUME FIREARMS ARE LOADED • BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET

9. CAMPING SAFETY • CHECK WEATHER FORECASTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE • WATER-REPELLANT AND WIND-RESISTANT MATERIAL FOR TENTS AND SLEEPING BAGS • WEAR PROPER FITTING LAYER CLOTHING, BOOTS & CAP • INSECT REPELLANT AND MOSQUITO NETTING • COOLER FOR PERISHABLE FOODS • NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN 10 FEET OF CAMPFIRE • STAY ON MARKED TRAILS • AVOID POISONOUS SNAKES AND PLANTS

10. FALL FISHING CAN BE DEADLY • LET SOMEONE KNOW WHERE YOU ARE GOING & WHEN RETURNING • WEAR A PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE • DRESS APPROPRIATELY • ENSURE BOAT AND EQUIPMENT ARE IN PROPER WORKING ORDER • IF BOAT CAPSIZES STAY WITH BOAT

11. CARBON MONOXIDETHE SILENT KILLER • INSTALL A CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR • FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PLACEMENT • TEST THE DEVICE MONTHLY • REPLACE THE DETECTOR OR BATTERY AS RECOMMENDED

12. 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

13. TABLE SAW SAFETY ONE ON-DUTY AF MEMBER AT SHAW AFB HAS HAD A SEVERE INJURY INVOLVING A TABLE SAW, LET’S NOT HAVE ANOTHER SIMILAR INJURY EITHER ON OR OFF DUTY USE EXTREME CAUTION AROUND ALL POWER TOOLS • FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS • USE ALL REQUIRED PPE • USE GUARDING DEVICES • USE PUSH STICKS

14. SPORTS INJURIES CAUSES • POOR CONDITIONING • INADEQUATE ABILITY AND SKILL • LACK OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • VIOLATION OF RULES

15. MOST COMMON SPORTS INJURIES • Sprained Ankle • Twisted Knee • Bruises & Contusions

16. FLAG FOOTBALL • It’s NOT the NFL • Play at your skill level • Warm-up • Remove jewelry • Wear appropriate shoes • No horseplay

17. WEIGHT LIFTING • WARM-UP • SPOTTER • COLLARS • ALWAYS USE PROPER FORM WHEN LIFTING • STORE WEIGHTS AFTER USE

18. SOCCER SAFETY • ENSURE YOU STRETCH ADEQUATELY • GOAL POSTS ANCHORED • WEAR APPROPRIATE SHOES • SHIN GUARDS • DRINK PLENTY OF WATER • NO UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT

19. BASKETBALL • It’s play not the NBA • Play at your skill level • Warm-up • Remove jewelry • Appropriate shoes • No horseplay

20. THE END