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SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY

This article provides information about the causes of sports injuries in various activities such as softball, biking, jogging, parachuting, racquet sports, inline skating, and volleyball. It also offers safety recommendations and risk management strategies for each activity.

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SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY

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  1. SPRING OFF-DUTY SAFETY Updated 2/04

  2. CAUSES OF SPORTS INJURIES Violation of rules Poor conditioning Lack of PPE Inadequate ability/skill No warm-up/cool down

  3. SOFTBALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT » Rubber cleats/tennis shoes » Break-away/safety bases » Handgrips on bats » Titanium bats prohibited » Warm-up/stretch MANAGE THE RISKS

  4. SOFTBALL SAFETY - RECOMMENDATIONS • Avoid late slides or jumping into base • Designate center fielder/ shortstop to prevent collisions • Protect spectators - 8 ft fence/bleachers behind backstop

  5. BIKING Manage the risks • HELMET • RIDE WITH TRAFFIC • REFLECTIVE CLOTHING • NO LISTENING DEVICES

  6. OFF ROAD DRIVING Manage the risks • Required training • PPE • Familiar with equipment • Stay on designated trails • No alcohol

  7. JOGGINGSAFETY MANAGE THE RISKS • Reflective gear • No listening devices • Jog against traffic • Intake fluids at proper level • Stay on sidewalk or open trail

  8. PARACHUTING SAFETY Manage the risks • Training • Certified riggers • Automatic activation devices • Round/square reserves • Avoid radical landings

  9. RACQUET SPORTS EYE PROTECTION MANAGE THE RISKS • Wear eye protectors with • lenses made of polycarbonate • Ensure they comply with the • Racquet sports approval list • of acceptable eye wear

  10. IN-LINE SKATING Manage the risks »Helmet » Safety equipment » Learn how to stop » Smooth surface » No night skating » Not during peak traffic » No portable listening devices

  11. VOLLEYBALL SAFETY • CHECK FOR HAZARDS IN AND AROUND COURT • WEAR PPE • SUNSCREEN • NO UNSPORTSMANLIKE • CONDUCT • NO ALCOHOL

  12. POISON PREVENTION • USE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS • KEEP ITEMS OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH • KEEP EMERGENCY NUMBERS BY PHONE • READ WARNING LABELS • USE CHILD RESISTANT CAPS • BUY NON-TOXIC PLANTS

  13. FIRE EXIT DRILLS IN THE HOME DON’T LET THE RISKS MANAGE YOU • CHECK SMOKE DETECTORS • DEVELOP AN ESCAPE PLAN • PRACTICE YOUR PLAN • TWO WAYS OUT • OUTSIDE MEETING PLACE • DON’T GO BACK

  14. LAWNMOWER SAFETY • FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S • RECOMMENDATIONS • WEAR PPE • (SAFETY GOGGLES & SHOES) • REMOVE OBJECTS BEFORE CUTTING • PUSH; DO NOT PULL THE MOWER • MOW LATERALLY ACROSS A SLOPE, NOT UP AND DOWN • ON A RIDING MOWER, THE RULE IS JUST THE OPPOSITE • ENSURE LAWNMOWER IS COOL BEFORE REFUELING

  15. Home Maintenance/Repair • Follow the manufacturer’s • safety recommendations • Inspect power cords for • cuts, frays and broken plugs • Secure tools when not in use • Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

  16. Brown Recluse Spider • Midwest and Southern States • 1/4 to 3/4inches in length (dime to quarter size) • Tan to dark brown in color • “Violin/Fiddle” marking • Lives indoors or outdoors • Severity of bite may vary • Seek medical attention

  17. 5. Supervise 1. Identify Hazards 4. Implement Controls 2. Hazard Assessment 3. Make Risk Decisions RISK MANAGEMENT

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