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Unsafe Acts

Unsafe Acts. POV SAFETY. Be a risk manager…. S top T hink O bserve P lan P roceed Safely. Think Safety!!!. Unsafe Acts. POV Safety. POV SAFETY. Factors that influence our risk:. S top T hink O bserve P lan P roceed Safely. Age Seatbelts Alcohol. Fatigue Location

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Unsafe Acts

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  1. Unsafe Acts POV SAFETY Be a risk manager…. Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Think Safety!!!

  2. Unsafe Acts POV Safety POV SAFETY Factors that influence our risk: Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely • Age • Seatbelts • Alcohol • Fatigue • Location • Speed Vehicle accidents are #1 killer of soldiers

  3. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Motorcycles Age Soldiers who are 18-24 are at the highest risk. Risk of involvement in a fatal crash for soldiers who are 18-24 is nearly 4x greater than any other age group.

  4. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Seatbelts Seatbelts prevent deaths in 42% of all potentially fatal crashes. Add an air bag to the buckled seatbelt and you increase your odds of surviving the crash to 47%

  5. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Alcohol The intoxicated driver is 15x more likely to be involved in a crash and to be fatally injured than a sober driver. About 48%of all traffic fatalities involve an intoxicated or alcohol impaired person.

  6. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Fatigue Drivers between the ages of 18-24 are at special risk with over 56%of fatal crashes involving fatigue or falling asleep at the wheel.

  7. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Location Statistics show that travel on interstates is safer than two lane roads. However, the fatality rate for travel on roads where high speed is possible increases the fatality rate by 30%.

  8. Unsafe Acts POV Safety Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Speed The faster a car is going, the more distance and time it takes the driver to stop. Speeding also reduces the amount of time a driver has to react, and reduces the ability to safely negotiate the road. Speed Kills!

  9. Unsafe Acts POV Safety POINTS TO REMEMBER 1. Don’t drink and drive 2. Use a designated driver 3. Wear seatbelts 4. Obey the speed limit 5. Don’t drive when you’re tired 6. Take rest breaks Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Arrive Alive

  10. Unsafe Acts POV Safety POINTS TO REMEMBER 7. Adjust speed for conditions 8. Don’t follow too close 9. Maintain your vehicle 10. Drive defensively 11. Avoid use cellular phone while driving. Stop Think Observe Plan Proceed Safely Arrive Alive

  11. CONCLUSION • Be a risk manager. THINK SAFETY!!!!! It’s the right thing to do. Safety is not a priority; it’s a value. Priorities change; Values don’t!

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