Safety Training 2016
Safety Training 2016
NOTICE!!! This training module provides an overview of the RNLL Safety Program. At least once annually, the manager and/or at least one coach from each team must complete Online Safety Training, review the current training plan and complete the post-training quiz.
NOTICE!!! This training module provides an overview of the RNLL Safety Program. At least once annually, the manager and/or at least one coach from each team must complete Online Safety Training, review the current training plan and complete the post-training quiz.
RNLL Safety First and foremost RNLL operates in a matter that provides a safe environment for children to learn the game of baseball. Many of the rules of our league are designed with the players safety in mind. The health of all players is first and foremost at any RNLL sponsored activity.
Managers and coaches of Redmond North Little League are on the front line of our safety program. In addition to being thoroughly familiar with the RNLL Safety Plan and completing safety Quiz, they are expected to know and follow these safety obligations:
Background checks for all volunteers including coaches, managers, and parent helpers (everyone in contact with the kids) must be completed prior to 1st practice. Complete volunteer form and submit to Footie Davis, Safety Officer Forms can be found on RNLL website Approved volunteer will be posted on RNLL website
First Aid Training for Managers/Coaches and umpires **New this year: First Aid Training included in Safety Program Training. Must have First Aid kit and medical release forms at all practice and games. No games or practices are held when weather or field conditions are not good, particularly when lighting is inadequate. All team equipment should be stored within the team dugout.
***ONLY players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field or in the dugout during games.**** Batters must wear LL approved protective helmets during batting practice and games Catchers must wear catcher s helmet, mask, throat guard, long model chest protector, and shin guards. All male participants must wear a protective cup for all practices and games.
Except when runner is returning to a base, headfirst slides are not permitted. No jewelry during practices and games. Managers and coaches may not warm up pitchers before or during a game (rule 3.09). This includes standing at backstop during practice as informal catcher for batting practice.
On deck batters are NOT permitted. All pre-game warm-ups should be performed within the confines of the playing field and not within areas that are frequented by, and thus endanger, spectators (e.g., playing catch, swinging bats, etc.) Responsibility for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field of play should be that of a player assigned for this purpose or the team s manager and coaches.
Safety is EVERYONE s job. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents to a minimum. Report all unsafe conditions to the Safety Officer Footie Davis (or if not available other RNLL Board members)
First Aid Training: - Every manager and at least one coach must complete approved First Aid Training (Included in this presentation.) - Although all Managers/Coaches must read the Safety plan, First Aid Certification can be completed / approved by: Reading and passing on-line training and quiz provided by RNLL. Certification through employment (e.g., physicians, fire fighters, etc.)
Incident Reporting: WHAT to Report: An incident that causes any player, manager, umpire, or volunteer to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to Safety Officer. Any incident that (a) causes a player to miss any practice or game time; or (b) any event that has a potential to require medical assistance must be reported promptly.
Incident Reporting: WHEN to Report: All incidents described must be reported to the Safety Officer within 48 hours of the incident. Footie Davis 206-696-2946 safety@rnll.org
Incident Reporting: HOW to Report: Reporting incidents can take a variety of forms. Most typically, they are telephone conversations with the Safety Officer. At the minimum, the following info must be provided: Name of individual involved, their phone # (or of their parents) Date, time and location of incident Detailed description of the incident Preliminary estimation of the extend of an injuries Name and phone number of the individual reporting the incident.
Incident Reporting: Forms to Use Accident and Injury Tracking forms are located on the rnll.org website and includes: Accident Notification and Claim Form Instructions http://www.littleleague.org/assets/forms_pubs/asap/accidentclaimform.pdf Injury Tracking Report http://www.littleleague.org/assets/forms_pubs/asap/injury_tracking_form.pdf
Injury Assessment First Aid Basic Training!Approach and form a general impression of player s condition!note the mechanism of injury (what hurt the player)!check mental status (If unconscious call 911 and give short report of what happened)!check for ABC s (Airway unobstructed, Breathing in and out, Circulation (pulse)!observe Skin color (pink) and feel temperature (warm/dry; cool/clammy, etc.)
IMPORTANT Incident Do s:!reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened or lost!when giving First Aid: LOOK for signs of injury, LISTEN to injured describe what happened and what hurts, FEEL gently and carefully the injured area for signs of swelling or broken bones.!provide or assist in obtaining medical attention for those who require it.!know your limitations.
IMPORTANT Incident DONT S:!Administer any medication!provide any food or beverage (other than water)!hesitate to give First Aid, when needed!be afraid to ask for help, if you re not sure of proper procedures!transport injured individuals except in extreme emergencies.!leave an unattended child at a practice or game!hesitate to report incident or any present or potential safety hazard to Safety Officer.
Asthma Emergency Signs Seek Emergency Care if A Child Experiences Any of the Following: Child s wheezing or coughing does not improve after taking medicine (15-20 minutes for most asthma medications) Child s chest or neck is pulling in while struggling to breathe Child has trouble walking or talking Child stops playing and cannot start again Child s fingernails and/or lips turn blue or gray Skin between child s ribs sucks in when breathing If you are at all uncertain of what to do in case of a breathing emergency...call 9-1-1 and the child s parent/
Bodily Fluid Protection Always wear your rubber gloves when dealing with blood or any other bodily fluids on another person. Each score shack will contain a blood borne pathogen disinfectant spray bottle (Hypochlorite) that is used to kill all blood borne pathogens and disinfect the area and a bottle of water to generously flush the area.
Initial Treatment of Common Injuries NOSE BLEEDS: Pinch both nostrils together, leaning forward in a tripod position for 5 MINUTES. Place ice at the bridge of the nose. DISLOCATED FINGERS/JAMMED FINGERS: Wrap ice on joint loosely to prevent further injury. Elevate injured area and have parents seek medical treatment. Dislocations are corrected in a hospital setting only, never in the field. SPRAINS: Point tenderness and swelling. Wrap ice above and below injury site and elevate above the heart. Continue with ice for next 24 hours.
STINGS/INSECT BITES: Clean the area with mild antiseptic and apply ice with wrap. If it is a bee sting with the stinger still in skin, scrape the area with the edge of a stiff object like a credit card to remove the stinger. WARNING! We live in an area with Black Widow and Brown Recluse Spiders that can deliver a life-threating bite. If there is significant swelling, a change in behavior or a decreased Level of Consciousness- Call 911. ANAPHYLATIC SHOCK- Call 911. A reaction to something that the player is acutely allergic to that will cause a severe allergic reaction. Signs can be a flushed face and chest, trouble breathing and dizziness and can occur within seconds. The player or their parent(s) should carry an epipen (epinephrine) with them at all times and will know how/when to use it. Keep a watch on this/these players at all times.
BLEEDING: Control or stop external bleeding, apply direct pressure dressings on site and elevate. Do not remove dressings once applied- apply additional dressings if needed. Call 911. FACE, EYES, TEETH AND THROAT: These areas have a rich blood supply and will bleed a lot. If the trauma is to an eye or nearby area, do not put pressure on or manipulate the eye in any way. Cover both eyes with moist dressing (pour water on a 4x4 gauze) to minimize movement on the injured side. CALL 911. If teeth are broken, apply direct pressure with dressings to the injury, collect and place any found teeth in a container/plastic bag with the persons own saliva. Always ensure that the player can breathe and have parents seek medical care or CALL 911 for emergency transport.
SEIZURES: Know your players physical medical conditions, allergies and any medications. Seizures usually only last a few minutes at most. Because most seizures involve a vigorous twitching of the muscles they use up a lot of the body s oxygen and can affect circulation causing the person to turn blue. Keep all objects away from the person and do not touch them. Once the seizure has stopped, the players muscles will relax and breathing will become fast and deep which will balance the reduced oxygen and circulation. Know if you have a diabetic player and make sure to have a discussion with their parent(s) regarding their medication schedule and ensure that they are good to go for each practice and game.
FRACTURES- VISIBLE AND SUSPECTED - Any suspected fracture (swelling, high level of pain, deformity and false motion) or visible fracture needs to be transported in a timely manner to a medical center with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Kids under the age of 16, growth plate fractures are most common and these injuries are especially common around the: wrist, elbow, knee and ankle, which require the attention of an orthopedic physician.
SHOCK is a condition, especially children, in which may vital functions are slowed down or seriously depressed (pour body perfusion) after any injury especially FRACTURES or SEVERE BLEEDING. SYMPTOMS: weakness, pale, cold, clammy skin, rapid and or weak pulse, beads of perspiration on forehead/palms, nausea and irregular breathing. TREATING SHOCK by keeping victim warm and lying down, elevate feet if no neck/spine injury is evident. Keep victim s airway open. If vomiting occurs, turn victims head to the side for discharge. If conscious, not nauseated and able to swallow, give small sips of water.
HEAT ILLNESSES HEAT CRAMPS (Stage 1 of Heat Illness) occur in the legs and stomach after exercise in high temperatures. Cramps are usually very painful and kids may feel even sick and not know why their muscles are hurting. TREATMENT: Bring to cool area and hydrate. HEAT EXHAUSTION (Stage 2 of Heat Illness) - More serious than cramps. Cool, moist, clammy skin with dizziness and headaches. The skin may or may not be hot. TREATMENT: Lie the player(s) down in a cool, shaded place. Give small amounts of water every 30 minutes. Loosen/remove tight clothing and apply cool packs (ice packs wrapped in cloth) under arms and wrists. If player vomits, refuses water or has a decreased Level of Consciousness Call 911.
HEAT ILLNESSESES (cont d) HEAT STROKE (Stage 3 of Heat Illness) and the most serious- Call 911. It is life-threatening and ALWAYS requires emergency medical attention. Signs are: high body temperature/skin very hot. Vomiting, decreased Level of Consciousness or unconscious, weak pulse, and shallow breathing. TREATMENT (after calling 911): Move person to a cool place, wrap wet cold towels around the body and fan the person. Apply ice packs around ankles, wrists, armpits and neck to try and cool the larger blood vessels. Monitor their breathing at all times.
Lightning What to do if somone is struck by lightning: Lightening victims do not carry an electrical charge, are safe to handle, and need immediate medical attention. Call for help 9-1-1 Medical attention is needed quickly! Give first aid. If possible move the victim to a safer place. KNOW the WEATHER - Stay informed!!!
While this concludes the 2016 Safety Training presentation, every Coach and Manager is expected to read and be familiar with 2016 Safety Plan which will found on the Redmond North LL website (rnll.org) website. **To get credit for this Training, please now take the Safety Quiz located on the rnll.org website.**
If you have any question or concerns, please contact RNLL Safety Officer Footie Davis safety@rnll.org or 206-696-2946