Safety Update Safety Update

Col Bob Diduch, CAP/SECol Bob Diduch, CAP/SE

Briefing OutlineBriefing Outline

•Online Tools•Plans for the Future•Safety Newsletter Name Change Winners Announced•National Trends•Safety Officer Role•Communication of Safety Review Process•Questions / Comments

Online ToolsOnline Tools

•Online Safety Briefing Tool is Active•Soft Start •Will be introduced in May Safety Newsletter•Introduction to CAP Safety Programs for New Members•Modules available online at www.capmembers.com•Now available

•Hazard Reporting (Form 26)•Soft Start•Commander/Safety Officer Guide being finalized•Close loop with journal note update capability•Now available

Plans for the FuturePlans for the Future

•Remove Form 78 / 79 references, Use Words•Start Intro Courses to train Investigators and New Safety Officers•Revise the Safety Survey Process•Update the Mishap Reporting System•Improve focus on Cadet Safety

•Cadet Safety Officer Structure•Cadet Crew Chief Program

•Marketing Safety•Volunteer Magazine Ads•Volunteer Magazine Feature Article•Sentinel Name Change

New Safety NewsletterNew Safety Newsletter

Submitted by: Maj Robert Kelly, Alaska Wing2Lt Catherine French, Kansas Wing

FY08FY08 FY09FY09 FY10FY10 A/C Accidents*A/C Accidents* 2.84 3.57 2.45 2.84 3.57 2.45 A/C IncidentsA/C Incidents 79.55 82.13 66.24 79.55 82.13 66.24 A/C Repair CostsA/C Repair Costs $685k $785k $151k $685k $785k $151k

Vehicle Accident Rate** 0Vehicle Accident Rate** 0 .18 0 .18 0

Vehicle IncidentsVehicle Incidents 3.96 3.79 6.32 3.96 3.79 6.32

Bodily Inj. Accident Rate** 3.59 1.8 .94Bodily Inj. Accident Rate** 3.59 1.8 .94

Bodily Injury Incidents 6.79 9.2 38.3 Bodily Injury Incidents 6.79 9.2 38.3

FatalitiesFatalities 2 1 0 2 1 0

Safety of our MembersSafety of our MembersAs of: 28 Apr 2010

* National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours* National Aircraft Accident and Incident rates per/100,000 flying hours

**Rates calculated per/10,000 members**Rates calculated per/10,000 members

National Statistics

Current Exposure FocusCurrent Exposure Focus

Injury Focus AreaInjury Focus Area

•New Members participating against policy requirements for safety education (2%)•Cadets

•Fainting (6%)•Horse Play (3%)

•Pre-existing conditions (6%)•Returning Cadets to activities with injuries resulting in a secondary injuries(2x – 1 encampment)•Inadequate ORM (11)

•No shoes•No site surveys, hand injuries

Safety Officer RoleSafety Officer Role

•Pre-Event ORM•Consult for ALL activities•Encourage Commanders to USE Safety Officers.•Safety ONLY, not used for other tasks•Everyone is a Safety Officer•All mishaps are reportable

National Safety Team CommunicationsNational Safety Team Communications

•Mishap Report Handling

safety@capnhq.gov

National Safety Team CommunicationsNational Safety Team Communications

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