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.

PUMPING IRON WHEN USING IMPROPER TECHNIQUES CAN RESULT IN STRAINED MUSCLES AND TORN LIGAMENTS. LIFTING HEAVY METAL IS HARD ENOUGH WITHOUT LEARNING THE HARD WAY. ADHERE TO THE BASICS: IF NEW TO A PARTICULAR EXERCISE ASK A TRAINER TO SHOW YOU THE PROPER TECHNIQUE. WHEN LIFTING FREE WEIGHTS OVER YOUR HEAD OR WHILE BENCHING BE SURE TO HAVE A SPOTTER. CHECK FOR COLLAR DEVICES TO HOLD THE WEIGHTS. DON’T USE EQUIPMENT WITH FRAYED CABLES OR QUESTIONABLE LATCHING HARDWARE.

Inattention to obstacles , losing control because of excessive speed, alcohol, maneuvering to avoid other vehicles or pedestrians lead the way to bicycling mishaps. Use of approved Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or Snell Memorial Foundation bicycle helmets is mandatory when riding on DoN installations. Helmets are also recommended off base. Portable headphones or other listening devices are prohibited while riding on DoN streets. Reflective light colored clothing is also required on base.

OPNAVINST 5100.25 Series requires joggers to wear light colored clothing and reflective clothing during reduced visibility while on navy property. OPNAVINST 5100.12H prohibits the wearing of portable listening devices while jogging on Navy streets and roads . Allow 10 to 15 minutes minutes for warm-ups before and after your jog. Drink plenty of fluids. Running outdoors when the sum of the air temperature and humidity reaches 150 can be hazardous to your health. Schedule your running during the coolest part of the day or exercise indoors.

CAMPING EXPEDITIONS CAN BE GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND FUN. MOST OF YOU CAMP IN FORESTS, ON MOUNTAINS -OR BY STREAMS SO YOU CAN HIKE, CLIMB AND SWIM. AS MUCH FUN AS THESE ARE THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY NOT WITHOUT HAZARDS. IF YOU’RE NOT DRESSED FOR COLD, YOU CAN GET HYPOTHERMIA. IF IT TOO HOT, YOU CAN GET HEAT STROKE. FLASH FLOODS CAN SWELL STREAMS AND STRAND YOU. POISONOUS SNAKES AND PLANTS CAN KILL YOU AND CHIGGERS AND TICKS CAN MAKE YOU ITCH AND MAKE YOU WISH YOU HAD STAYED HOME.

The brown recluse spider is found primarily in Midwestern and Southern states of the U.S. It lives indoors or outdoors and roams at night seeking its prey. Size ranges from ¼ to ¾ inches long; dime to quarter size. Color ranges from tan to dark brown. The feature that distinguishes the brown recluse from other spiders is a violin-shaped marking. People are often bitten while putting on a shoe or piece of clothing a spider has selected for a hiding place. If bitten seek medical attention. The severity of the bite may vary with symptoms ranging from no harm to severe. I possible, kill and take the spider for identification. To control spider populations: routinely clean your home; reduce clutter in closets, basements, garages and attics; remove debris away from the foundation of your home; Install tight fitting window screens; apply insecticides around the base of the foundation as a “barrier treatment”.

Climbing can be hazardous. Some Sailors and Marines have been killed while rock climbing. The vast majority of climbing deaths are attributable to inexperience and carelessness, not failed equipment. A safe climber is one who acquires the knowledge to master the sport by participating in training classes and climbs with appropriate equipment and an experienced buddy.

Off road vehicles include motorcycles, dirk bikes, all terrain vehicles, go-carts, jeeps, trucks and snowmobiles. The majority of the mishaps involved motorcycles bused off road.

The five steps can be remember by visualizing a star. It has five points or another way is to look at your five fingers. Each one of them is important. These steps provide a means to identify what can go wrong, how to prevent it from going wrong, and how to minimize the extent of damage and injury if it goes wrong.

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

Weight Lifting Warm-up Spotter Collars Always Use Proper Form When Lifting Store Weights After Use

Busted On Base Ride With Traffic Reflective Clothing During Night, Rain Or Snow Walkman Radios Prohibited What? A Helmet Requirement

Reflective Gear No Listening Devices Jog Against Traffic Drink Plenty Of Fluids Jogging Safety

Camping Safety CHECK WEATHER FORECASTS BEFORE YOU LEAVE WATER-REPELLANT AND WIND-RESISTANT MATERIAL FOR TENTS AND SLEEPING BAGS WEAR PROPER FITTING LAYER CLOTHING, BOOTS & CAP INSECT REPELLANT AND MOSQUITO NETTING COOLER FOR PERISHABLE FOODS NO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN 10 FEET OF CAMPFIRE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS AVOID POISONOUS SNAKES AND PLANTS

Brown Recluse Spider Midwest and Southern States 1/4 to 3/4 inches in length (dime to quarter size) Tan to dark brown in color “Violin/Fiddle” marking Lives indoors or outdoors Severity of bite may vary Seek medical attention

Rock Climbing Safety Training Buddy System Weather Conditions Helmet Safety Equipment

Off-Road Driving Safety Required Training PPE Familiar With Equipment Stay on Designated Trails No Alcohol

Rocking A Drink Machine May Cost You More Than A Soda

5 Step Process 1. Identify Hazards 2. Assess Hazards 3. Make Risk Decisions 4. Implement Controls 5. Supervise

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