Good morning. Of all the holidays we celebrate, Labor Day Weekend is one The leading killer of SAILORS and marines in off-duty recreational mishaps. Water sports, including swimming and boating, falls and alcohol are the biggest problems, and no wonder: Labor Day Weekend is the last chance for many of us to get to the beach, go fishing and party hearty before summer ends.

Use the buddy system

AG1 and his four children died from CO poisoning in Navy Family Housing Hazards Controls Missing Co Alarm Install Alarm Fresh Make-up Air Vent Closed Establish Appropriate PM Schedule - QA Work Faulty Furnace Blocked Chimney Flue Fuel Space Heaters Disallow Use In Quarters Dirty/Clogged Air Filters Change Filters Quarterly (Monthly For Pets) Return Air Vent Obstructed Keep Furniture Away From Vents

Here are five easy rules to follow. Choose a ladder that’s long enough so you can work comfortless. Don’t use metal =ladders when working around electricity. Repair or replace loose or missing screws, hinges, bolts and nuts. Position a straight ladder at 4 to 1 ratio. That means the base of the ladder is one foot away from the vertical surface for every four feet of ladder length . when use use a ladder to climb onto a roof allow the ladder to extend at least 3 feet beyond the roof edge. Face the ladder and hold on with both hands when climbing up and down. Don’t climb higher than the third rung of a straight ladder. Never reach or lean to far.

A trip to the baroque grill could net you more than a tasty meal, particularly when mixing charcoal with gasoline or lighter fluid or when using an improperly vented propane grill. Summertime chefs can reduce the chance of serious injury by adhering to simple safety precautions.

According to the National Safety Council, during the past 37 years, an average of 90 people per year have been struck and killed by lightning. Florida, Texas and North Carolina (areas with large concentrations of Sailors and Marines) consistently rank as the top three states for lightning related deaths. Since lightning can’t be stopped or prevented, you need to know what actions to take during lightning

A variety of factors contribute to the typical swimming mishap. Too many people mistakenly consider themselves skilled swimmers. Yet most can only qualify as class III swimmers. Over-estimation of ability is one of the leading causes of drowning and disabling injuries. Know your limits and don’t exceed them. Don’t drink alcoholic beverages before or during swimming. Hyper-ventilation and breath-holding are a dangerous combination. Hyper-ventilation lowers the level of CO2, which ordinarily triggers the body to breathe. Victims pass out and drown.

Certification is a must to prevent recreational self- contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) diving mishaps. Remember open water SCUBA diving certification does not certify you for night diving, deep dives, cave/cavern or shipwreck diving. Only dive with a qualified buddy; never alone. A rule you can live with is: always reserve at least two-thirds of your beginning air for your return trip.

Recreation & Off-Duty Safety Brief Labor Day Recreation And Off-Duty Safety Brief Part A Dave Smith Naval Safety Center

The Role Of Alcohol FY 99-03 29% Alcohol-Related In Sailors Recreation And Off-Duty Fatalities Alcohol affects judgment and reflexes

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards Controls Missing Co Alarm Fresh Make-up Air Vent Closed, Faulty Furnace, Blocked Chimney Flue Fuel Space Heaters Dirty/Clogged Air Filters Return Air Vent Obstructed Install Alarm Establish Appropriate PM Schedule - QA Work Disallow Use In Quarters Change Filters Quarterly (Monthly For Pets) Keep Furniture Away From Vents

Ladder Safety Use the right ladder for the job Inspect before use Metal ladder + electricity = death For every 4 ft of the ladder’s length you must come out 1 ft from the wall

Follow the Manufacturer’s Safety Recommendations Inspect Power Cords for Cuts, Frays and Broken Plugs Use PPE Home Maintenance

Barbecuing Safety Well Ventilated Areas Outdoors Approved Lighter Fluids, No Gasoline Stand Upwind When Lighting Grill For Propane Grills, Open Grill Cover Before Lighting After Cooking, Shut The Propane Bottle Valve Off & Let The Gas In The Lines Burn Out

Stay Inside Away From Windows If Outdoors Stay Away From Water Metal Objects And Under Trees When Outdoors Put Your Feet Together, Duck Your Head, Crouch Down And Put Your Hands Over Ears Lightning Kills

Swimming Safety Know How To Swim No Hyperventilating & Extended Breath-Holding Technique Swim With A Friend Swim In Areas With Life Guards Look Before You Leap

If you find yourself caught in a RIP CURRENT, turn and swim PARALLEL to the shore line. Once out of the stronger current turn and swim into shore. If you attempt to swim against the RIP CURRENT, you will most likely succumb to fatigue and probably drown! Beware Of Rip Currents

Certification Dive Tables Dive With A Buddy Two-thirds Rule Guidelines For Specialized Diving Hand Signals SCUBA Diving Safety

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