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FIRST U.S. ARMY POV RISK AWARENESS AND REDUCTION PRESENTATION

FIRST U.S. ARMY POV RISK AWARENESS AND REDUCTION PRESENTATION. Camp Atterbury Directorate of Emergency Services – MP Desk #1109. POV ACCIDENTS #1 KILLER OF SOLDIERS. Traffic accidents. Are the leading cause in accidental deaths Kill almost 50,000 drivers & passengers a year

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FIRST U.S. ARMY POV RISK AWARENESS AND REDUCTION PRESENTATION

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  1. FIRST U.S. ARMY POV RISK AWARENESS AND REDUCTION PRESENTATION Camp Atterbury Directorate of Emergency Services – MP Desk #1109

  2. POV ACCIDENTS #1 KILLER OF SOLDIERS

  3. Traffic accidents • Are the leading cause in accidental deaths • Kill almost 50,000 drivers & passengers a year • Seriously injure more than 1,700,000 drivers and passengers • Are the #1 cause of on-the-jobdeaths It’s the LAW -- On and Off Duty

  4. POV HAZARDS • Carelessness -- Driver error, leading cause of crashes • Risky Behavior -- Speeding, thrill seeking increase the chance of crashes • Driving at night -- Fatigue • Overconfidence -- Overestimating driving ability • Peer pressure -- Impressing friends

  5. Army Typical Accident Profile POVMotorcycle Profile:SPC SGT 24 29 Weekend Weekday 0000-0800 2000-2400 hrs Cause Factors: Speeding: Indiscipline, Poor Judgment

  6. Profile of Typical POV Fatality • 83% Secondary Roads • 71% Under the age of 25 • 23% Involved Alcohol • Cause = Improper Procedures • Speeding • Losing Control of Vehicle

  7. POV Accident Countermeasures Command Emphasis Discipline Risk Management Standards Commander’s Assessment Alternate Activities

  8. Additional POV Accident Countermeasures Get awareness down to individual level Use counseling services Engage Commanders and NCO in prevention Target high risk soldiers identified by personnel assessments Educate drivers to moderate their speed and driving to the environment

  9. Additional POV Accident Countermeasures POV Risk Management Toolbox at: -safety.army.mil -Tools -Privately Owned Vehicle Risk Management Tools -Toolbox and: -www.First.army.mil -Information Toolboxes -POV Safety

  10. AWARENESS/ACCIDENT REDUCTION STRATEGY Target Audience SOLDIERS Tools/ Medium Desired Outcome Messages SLOW DOWN BE ALERT WHEN DRIVING IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU COMMANDERS CHAIN TEACHING POSTERS AWARDSPROGRAM DECREASE FATALITIES INCREASED AWARENESS OF POV ACCIDENTS CO CDR 1SG 1A Civilians/ Family Members Individual Responsibility Marketing Leadership Emphasis

  11. Road Rage • 10,000 incidents of violent aggressive driving between 1990 & 1996 • 218 people were killed • 12,610 injured Don’t Offend • Cutting off • Driving slowly in the left lane • Tailgating • Gestures • Don’t Engage • Steer clear • Avoid eye contact • Get help Adjust your attitude

  12. Speed • Speed-related crashes kill about 13,000 people a year • The faster you go the harder you crash • Speeding gives you less room to stop • When you speed you have less time to react • Stay alert • Look ahead • Don’t drive when you’re upset • Avoid sudden movements • Don’t take chances behind the wheel • Look before passing • Keep your distance It’s simple: The faster you drive, the more likely you’re going to lose control -- and crash

  13. Cellular Phones • Over 1 in 3 Americans now use cellular telephones, and the usage patterns are continuously changing. (NHTSA) • The number of cellular phones has risen from 345,000 in 1985 to 50 million today and is expected to more than double by the year 2000. • If you’re going to use a phone while driving keep it short/pre-program numbers and best of all, use no-hand models.

  14. Air Bags • When activated the air is inflated primarily with nitrogen gas in half the time it takes to blink the eye. • In a frontal crash, the occupant will move forward as the vehicle decelerates. • Wear your seatbelt. • Designed to inflate 14 mph or greater • Seating too close could cause you serious injuries.

  15. ABS • To help drivers maintain control, nearly all vehicles today are available with antilock braking systems (ABS). • ABS provides greater steering control. • Can promote smooth, straight stops under adverse braking conditions. • On most slippery or icy surfaces, ABS allows for shorter stopping distances and increased vehicle control.

  16. Department of Defense • Adopt and actively enforce seat belt use policies on DOD installations • Provide information annually to the Department of Transportation on seatbelt use rates and statistics of crashes, injuries, and related costs involving occupants of motor vehicles driven on DOD installations • Expand base safety officer training to include child safety seat education and use programs

  17. Motorcycle Safety Why do we speed? Why do we drink and drive? Why do we take chances? Why is easy. Nothing ever happens to me, I am a very lucky person, stuff like that only happens to the other guy. DON’T BE THE OTHER GUY Motorcycle Safety relies primarily upon the rider to make sure he is seen by other motorists and that he sees them. Riding within your own abilities and your bike’s capabilities is a must. REMEMBER: THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE BETTER IT GETS.

  18. Helmets • Save lives • Prevent or reduce severity of brain and facial injuries • Cut down on distracting wind noise • Protect eyes and vision from wind blast and flying debris • Provide greater comfort DOT Brought to you by the Camp Atterbury Directorate of Emergency Services

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