1. HOLIDAY SAFETY
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2. Mishap Prevention
National Safety Council estimates for Thanksgiving weekend:
418 traffic deaths
44,700 non-fatal injuries that require medical attention
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3. 2013 Holiday Season Fatalities
Thanksgiving
(27 Nov – 1 Dec)
Christmas
(24 – 25 Dec)
New Year
(31 Dec – 1 Jan)
PMV
Navy 1
Marines
RECREATION/
OFF DUTY 2
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Naval Safety Center data as of 11/24/2014
Fatalities are from a year ago.

4. Mishap Contributing Factors
Excessive speed
Distractions
Alcohol
Poor decisions/judgment
Inability to assess and minimize hazard
Overconfidence
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5. Speeding
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6. Speeding
Act of exceeding posted speed limit or driving too fast for conditions.
Why? How much additional time will an accident or ticket cost? Is it worth it?
Speeding mishaps occur:
not on interstates
on local roads; speed > 55mph
areas of impaired vision – curves, intersections, steep grades
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7. Driving Distractions
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8. Driving Distractions
Distraction: Anything taking eyes or mind off task of driving.
Visual
Mechanical
Cognitive
“80% of all crashes and 65% of all near crashes involved driver inattention within three seconds of the crash”
– Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
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“Drive now! Talk, eat and groom later.”

9. Seatbelts “Single most effective means of protection in crash”
Prevents ejection
Spreads impact
40% decrease in fatal injury potential
It’s the law
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10. Fatigue
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11. 17 straight hours awake = BAC .05
Fatigue
Physiological state associated with reduced alertness, performance and output.
SIGNS
HOW TO AVOID FATIGUE
Burning Eyes
Get Regular Sleep
Heavy Eyelids
Recognize Signs
Inability to Focus
Get Off Road
Yawning
12 am – 6 am
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17 straight hours awake = BAC .05

12. Alcohol Legal substance (those of age) Thanksgiving mishaps – 40%
Mixes with H2O, Coke, 7Up
Does not mix with driving, firearms, snow skiing and other winter sports
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Drink in moderation.
Designate a driver.

13. Firearms
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Rule #1 Always treat guns as if they were loaded. Rule #2 Always keep guns pointed in a safe direction. Rule #3 Always keep weapons on safe and finger off the trigger until ready to fire. Rule #4 Always keep guns unloaded until ready to use.

14. Food Preparation and Handling
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15. Food Preparation and Handling
Proper handling is key.
Bacteria will spoil holiday meals. Follow these simple preparation tips:
Thaw turkey in refrigerator by weight.
Use separate cutting boards and utensils; if using one cutting board, wash often in hot soapy water.
Cook turkey and stuffing separately; 165 degrees F indicates doneness.
Store leftovers quickly and properly.
Ensure chilled foods are properly stored and handled.
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16. Home Injuries
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17. Home Injuries Home Safety Council’s Top 5 Non-Fatal Injuries:
Falls (account for 41% of all home non-fatal injuries)
Struck by/against objects
Cuts/piercings
Overexertion
Poisoning
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18. Operational Risk Management
Manage your holiday plans and activities by applying the principles of ORM and the A-B-C-D process of time-critical risk management.
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19. Operational Risk Management
Gauge your risk and use resources to avoid potential for error. Use the ABCD Model before, during and after your holiday trip.
Green = Good situational awareness. You can catch errors before they occur.
Yellow = Higher chance of errors. Tools and resources not in place to catch errors.
Red = Very high chance of serious error. Stress may be high, tunnel vision may occur.
Customize resource blocks with holiday-related activities, e.g., pre-trip checklist, road trip rules for kids, GPS and maps.
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20. Travel Risk Planning System
On-line, survey-style, risk-assessment tool
Mitigates risk associated with driving long distances
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21. Summary Plan ahead. Stay aware. Keep risk to a minimum.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
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