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101 Days of Summer USAMH Safety Office

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Summer Safety

• Heat Injuries• POV Safety• Recreation Safety

• Sports Safety• Water Safety• Outdoor Safety

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Summer Safety

HEAT INJURY PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s

The summer season can be an enjoyable timeof the year. It is also a time when the potential

for heat injuries increases. Heat injuries arepreventable. By following these simplerecommendations, it will decrease your susceptibility to them.



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HEAT INJURY PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s

• Drink plenty of water • Avoid heavy meals at lunch time• Maintain a well balanced diet• Wear appropriate clothing• Use sunscreen• Follow recommended work/rest cycles



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• Keep areas well ventilated• Schedule outdoor activities during the

cooler part of the day•

Use the buddy system• Monitor those at risk

• Use common sense

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SUNBURN PREVENTION U n s a f e A c t s

• Use sunscreen - reapply frequently• Moderation - avoid extended exposure

during peak hours (1000-1600)• Avoid repeated exposure• Seek medical care if severely burned



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HEAT RASHCAUSE

Skin irritation caused by excessivesweating in a hot humid environment

SYMPTOMS

Appears as a cluster of pimples or small blistersneck, groin area; under breasts & arms; and skin creases

TREATMENTBaby powder with corn starch

Cool shower - avoid lotions - change clothes frequently



CAUSEExcessive loss of salt from the body

SYMPTOMS

Painful cramps of the major muscle groups(arms, legs, or stomach)

TREATMENTProvide cool water - shade - monitor

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HEAT CRAMPS



CAUSEExcessive loss of salt and water in the body

SYMPTOMSProfuse sweating - headache - paleness - weakness

nausea - cool moist skin - tingling sensation in extremities

TREATMENTProvide water - shade - elevate feet - monitor

seek medical attention immediately

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HEAT EXHAUSTION



CAUSEThe body’s heat regulatory mechanism stops

SYMPTOMSHeadache - dizziness - delirium - weakness - nausea

red, hot skin - unconsciousness

TREATMENTMEDICAL EMERGENCY!!

cool shaded area - soak clothing and fan - elevate feet

massage extremities

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HEAT STROKE



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POV SAFETY

Vehicle accidents are #1 killer of soldiers

Factors that influence our risk:• Age•

Seatbelts• Alcohol

• Fatigue•

Location• Speed



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AgeSoldiers who are 18-24 are at the highest

risk. Risk of involvement in a fatal crashfor soldiers who are 18-24 is nearly 4xgreater than any other age group .

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SeatbeltsSeatbelts prevent deaths in 42% of all

potentially fatal crashes. Add an air bag tothe buckled seatbelt and you increase your

odds of surviving the crash to 47%

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AlcoholThe intoxicated driver is 15x more likely to be

involved in a crash and to be fatally injuredthan a sober driver. About 48% of all trafficfatalities involve an intoxicated or alcohol

impaired person.

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FatigueDrivers between the ages of 18-24 are at

special risk with over 56% of fatalcrashes involving fatigue or falling

asleep at the wheel.

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LocationStatistics show that travel on interstates is

safer than two lane roads. However, the fatalityrate for travel on roads where high speed is

possible increases the fatality rate by 30%.

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SpeedThe faster a car is going, the more distance and

time it takes the driver to stop. Speeding alsoreduces the amount of time a driver has to

react, and reduces the ability to safely negotiate

the road. Speed Kills!

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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

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7. Adjust speed for conditions

8. Don’t follow too close

9. Maintain your vehicle

10. Drive defensively

11. Avoid use cellular phone whiledriving.

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Recreational Safety• Get in shape, start slowly• Choose exercise appropriate for your age

and conditioning•

Start with warm-up• Finish with cool down• Know your exercise limits• Dress appropriately



More soldiers are injured playingsports than performing combat

soldiering activities.

Basketball is the most frequentsports injury producer in the military.

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Sport Injuries



Before taking the court..s Warm ups Stay physically fit. Fit soldiers are less

prone to accidentss Wear appropriate shoes and sockss Wear knee pads to protect kneess Participate only in games at your skill levels

Ensure playing surface is safe and goals secure

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Sport Injuries



s Bicycle crashes result in 800-900 deaths per year s 90% of bicycle-related deaths involve collisions

with motor vehicles

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Bicycle Safety

Before you ride……..s Inspect your bicycle for serviceabilitys Wear a helmets Inflate tires properlys Check your brakes



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When you ride……..s See and be seens Carry a backpack with essential repair toolss Avoid riding at nights

Ride single file with traffic and obey traffic signss Use hand signalss Stay alert for road hazardss Watch for motoristss

Stay out of driver’s blind spots

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Jogging Safety U n s a f e A c t s

s Pace yourself s Good running shoes are essentials Always jog against traffics Be seen while runnings Finish with cool downs Headphones are prohibited

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Drownings ……..s Are a leading cause of soldier deaths Most often occur during off-duty recreational

swimming in unauthorized swimming areasafter dark

s Frequently related to alcohol use

Be Safe around Water

Water Safety



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s Learn to swim and know “your limits”s Use the buddy systems Swim in supervised areass Obey “NO DIVING” signs

s Don’t drink and swims Wear PFD’s when boating and fishings Know the weather conditionss Use common sense - don’t swim after eating,

while chewing gum or after drinking.

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Watch out for the “Dangerous Too’s”s Too tireds Too cold

s Too far from safetys Too much suns Too much strenuous activity

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Water Safety

Most boating mishapsinvolve capsizing, fallsoverboard and collisions.

About 90% of all fatalitiesare caused by drowning,and in nearly all casespersonal floatation (PFD’s) were NOT used.



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BOATING LIMITSs Limit loading your boat to recommended

weight

s Limit movement inside the boat

s Limit boating to safe weather and water conditions



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s Yield right of ways Be aware of otherss Avoid alcohols Maintain a safe speeds Don’t overloads Don’t loan to inexperienced operatorss Wear proper clothings Ensure proper maintenance

BOATING SAFETY TIPS



JET SKIS“Jet Skis” or “personal watercraft” areclassified as Class A inboard boats .

What does that mean?It means that they are subject to

the same rules and regulations as anyother power boat.

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WATER SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER

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DRINKING + WATER = TROUBLE



WATER SAFETY

RISK MANAGEMENT POINTER

PERSONALFLOATION DEVICE

IT WON’T WORKIF YOU DON’T WEAR IT

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ANIMALS

HAZARDS :

To prevent potential rabies exposure,avoid wild animals, bats, and domestic

animals which are unknown to you or whichdisplay strange behavior

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ANIMALSDogs

Several types of dangerous “fighting” dogsare walked around in this area, but are

sometimes not controlled by the owner,because they do not care. Keep your children

away.

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INSECTSTicks, spiders, and insects

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Identify personnel who are allergic to insect bites or stings and ensure that they have an emergency first-aid kit on hand.

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s Use insect repellent (follow directions)s When camping, inspect bedding before use, and

avoid sleeping or leaving clothes in damp places.s Food and crumbs attract insects



IF YOU HAVE:s Unusual bites Tick bite (do not remove tick)s Multiple bites

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