Winter Safety
Loss of sensation or
numb feeling in any part of the
body. Sudden whitening of
the skin in the affected area
followed by a momentary tingling
feeling. Can be a sign of?
Frostbite
What factor contributes to 225,000 car crashes in the United States annually?
Snow and Ice
What does P.A.S.S stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What Army regulation covers Army Safety?
AR 385-10
How often should you water your Christmas tree?
At least once a day.
These are symptoms of?
Chilblains
What is the leading cause of accidental death among Soldiers?
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What factors does a fire need to exist?
Oxygen, fuel, heat
What's the Army's primary decision making process for identifying hazards and controlling risks?
Composite Risk Management (CRM)
What is the leading cause of cooking fires?
Unattended cooking equipment
Lowered body temperature, violent uncontrolled shivering, lack of coordination, memory loss, irrationality, lethargy and slurred speech are all signs of what?
Hypothermia
The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to _______ to ______ when driving in snow and ice?
eight to ten seconds
What type of fire is a Type A extinguisher used to extinguish?
Paper and Wood
What is a Class of Army Accident is?
Damage in property or equipment over $20000 or more, but less than $50,000. An injury that results in restricted work or treatment greater than first aid.
Class D
What is the recommended maximum numbers of Christmas light strings that can plugged into an outlet?
3
Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below what temperature?
95F
When driving in ice or snow and the back of your car starts sliding to the right, which way should you turn your front wheels?
To the right.
What type of fire is a Type B extinguisher used to extinguish?
Oil and Grease
What is a Class of Army Accident is?
An Army ground accident in which the resulting total cost of property damage is $5,000 or more but less than $20,000.
Class E
What is the peak day for home cooking fires?
Thanksgiving
An estimated 1,570 fires are reported annually on thanksgiving day.
The typical victim of a cold weather injury has commonalities, name four of the seven most common
Male
E-4 or below
Approximately 20 years old
From a warm climate
Less than 18 months time in service
Uses tobacco, alcohol or medications
Neglects proper foot care
What is the most likely cause of an accident when driving in ice and snow?
Driving too fast
More than 2 of every 5 reported home fires start where?
The Kitchen
What system is the centralized mechanism for collecting injury, illness and loss reports to help the Army meet its applicable regulatory requirements?
Reportit -the Army Accident Reporting System
In a poison emergency, call the national Poison Control Center at what number?
1-800-222-1222