Transcript May 2008 - Minnesota Wing Civil Air Patrol

May 08 Safety Meeting
Lt Col Larry Brockshus
MN Wing/SE
Topics
101 Critical Days of Summer
Grilling
May Sentinel
Why 101 Critical Days of Summer
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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Period of increased non-work related
injuries
Increased activity and risk taking.
What will you be doing?
101 Critical Days of Summer
A little home auto repair…
101 Critical Days of Summer
Catch up on those home repairs…
101 Critical Days of Summer
Maybe dig in that
new water feature
you spouse has
been asking for…
101 Critical Days of Summer
Get back into your summer sports routine…
101 Critical Days of Summer
Can’t wait to get on your motor cycle?
101 Critical Days of Summer
How about that family camping trip?
Why 101 Critical Days of Summer
More Airmen were killed in traffic
fatalities during the same time frame as
the Global War on Terrorism which
started in October 2001
We face the same non-duty risks
101 Critical Days of Summer
Air Force leaders embarked on a
safety campaign every year since the
early 1970s
Whether barbecuing in your backyard to
setting out on a road trip or even just trying
out a new sport, we need to think about our
actions and the possible consequences.
Some important safety
reminders
-- Wear seatbelts in cars and required
protective equipment on motorcycles.
-- Remain alert while at the wheel and plan rest
breaks at frequent intervals.
-- Don’t speed in an effort to arrive early. It is
better to arrive late than not arrive at all.
-- Don’t drink alcohol and drive.
-- Anticipate the unexpected
and be ready to react.
Grilling Safety
The National Fire
Protection
Association (NFPA)
states that gas and
charcoal grills cause
approximately 1,000
structure fires and
3,400 outdoor fires in
or on home properties
each year
Grilling Tips
Position the grill well away from siding, deck railings and out from under
eaves and overhanging branches.
• Place the grill a safe distance from lawn games, play areas and foot
traffic.
• Keep children and pets away from the grill area: declare a three-foot
"safe zone" around the grill.
• Put out long-handled grilling tools to give the chef plenty of clearance
from heat and flames when flipping burgers.
• Periodically remove grease or fat buildup in trays below grill so it
cannot be ignited by a hot grill.
• If you have a propane grill, check the propane cylinder hose for leaks
before using it. A light soap and water solution applied to the hose
will reveal escaping propane by releasing bubbles. Have leaking fuel
lines replaced before using.
Grilling Tips
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• All propane cylinders manufactured after April 2002 must have overfill
protection devices (OPD).
OPDs shut off the flow of propane before capacity is reached, limiting the potential
for release of propane gas if the cylinder heats up. OPDs are easily identified by
their triangular shaped hand wheel.
• Use only equipment bearing the mark of an independent testing laboratory.
Follow the manufacturers’ instructions on how to set up the grill and
maintain it.
• Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals or kindling have already been
ignited, and never use any flammable or combustible liquid other than
charcoal starter fluid to get the fire going.
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Flight Line Safety
Flight line is a high
risk area
Add “Human Factor.”
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Fatigue
Complacency
Haste
Distraction
Time constraints.
Solution
Fully train ES qualified flightline personnel
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In their job and flightline safety
Every task requires some level of safety
How about Personal Protective Equipment
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Earplugs
Gloves
Water (themselves, pilots, crews)
Severe Weather Driving
Pre-trip inspection of the vehicle
Be alert for severe weather
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Severe thunderstorm season begins in March
Vans / SUVs are vulnerable to high winds
Fog- #1cause of catastrophic multi-vehicle
accidents
CAP vehicles are equipped with fire
extinguisher and a first aid kit
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Know how to use them
Reporting Wildlife Aircraft
Strikes
FAA Advisory Circular
150/5200-32A explains
the importance of reporting
Several CAP aircraft
bird strikes over the last few months
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Luckily, no bodily injuries (the birds did not do as
well)
Look for any attractants (lakes, garbage)
Ask the tower for wildlife reports
Purpose of a Safety Inspection
Two purposes
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Level of compliance
Validate the
effectiveness of
program
Every Commander
needs to involved in
their safety program
Morality and Safety
We have a moral obligation to keep
ourselves and fellow CAP members
from harm.
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It is about doing the right thing.
The cadet who is flying with you will
TRUST that you are going to bring him
safely home.
Morality and Safety
Have you met all currency requirements?
Are you proficient ?
Is the weather within safe limits?
Is the airplane in proper working order?
Don’t pencil whip (complete effective
training)
Follow regulations
Keep ego in check
Think safe, Be safe
Be Safety Man