Sunday, October 11, 2009

Safety Officer

Safety Officer (SAFETY)

If you’re assigned to be the Safety Officer for this upcoming LLAB, here are some basic tips:
  • Safety is always paramount. Always be thinking about and looking ahead for potential risks that may jeopardize the health or well-being of your fellow airmen.

  • Identify hazards ahead of time in order to prevent them from becoming future problems.
    Keep in mind the obvious (hydration, handrails, being rested, weather), but don’t stop there. Cadets face safety hazards in everyday activity, so always consider the circumstances and maintain situational awareness.

  • Keep in mind cross-town cadets. For those commuting to Cornell the weather is a prominent safety concern. Make sure everyone driving takes precautions for impending storms or severe weather, and drives with caution.

  • Make sure everyone dresses appropriately according to whether or not we will be outdoors and what the temperature may be. If it is going to be cold, remind people to wear hat/gloves/long underwear as needed. Make sure everyone is prepared before going outdoors.

  • Anytime you feel that there is a safety concern, immediately inform the person in charge. Make sure that any safety concern you may have is addressed before it escalates to become an issue.

  • Send out an email to the flight discussing safety concerns for the week prior to LLAB. Use the templates provided if you are unsure of how to format your email (just copy and paste them).

EMAIL TEMPLATE:

WHO:
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:

DESCRIPTION:

1. Good (greeting of the day) Cadets! Safety is of utmost importance, and as your Safety Officer for the week, I would like to address the following concerns.

2. Be sure to rest well before LLAB in order to ensure you perform to the best of your ability. Hydration is also key, be sure to drink plenty of water well in advance of LLAB, and always have a water bottle on you.

3. Be aware of the impending weather and your mode of transportation for the week. (Describe any potential storms or weather of concern). For all cross-towners, be sure to drive safely. For all within walking or biking distance, use only designated crosswalks, and always maintain situational awareness (ignorant pedestrians causes angry drivers, and angry drivers cause accidents). Be sure to look both ways before crossing any street, and use appropriate hand signals when biking (always with a helmet, of course).

4. (If the weather is cold, describe appropriate cold-weather gear here)

5. To reiterate, always maintain situational awareness in order to ensure both your personal safety and the safety of others. If you have any questions I can be reached by phone at (your #) or email (your address@).



//SIGNED//
YOUR FIRST NAME, MI., LAST NAME, C/4C, AFROTC

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