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SAFETY MANUAL 2008
Prepared by: Larry Fielding
Initial Issue: 4/08/2008
League Charter Number: 402-01-112
Introduction
ASAP - What is it? In 1995, ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program) was introduced with the goal of re-emphasizing the position of Safety Officer “to create awareness, through education and information, of the opportunities to provide a safer environment for kids and all participants of Little League Baseball”. This manual is offered as a tool to place some important information at manager's and coach's fingertips. So, please read it!
All volunteers will have access to this manual and are expected to be familiar with safety requirements to keep our kids safe. All adult volunteers will complete thee annual Little League Volunteer Application. The Safety Officer will conduct a search of the Department of Justice’s Nationwide Sex Offender Registry.
Coaches or their designee are responsible for walking the field to look for hazards (glass, holes, etc.) before each game. Equipment should be inspected with all damaged equipment destroyed and replaced. Let Equipment Coordinator Blake LaRue (235-4980) know about equipment needs.
Homer Little League Phone Numbers
Emergency:
Homer Police - Emergency 911 Homer Police - Non-emergency 907-235-3150
League Safety Officer: Larry Fielding 235-6339H 399-3560cell 235-7513W polarbears@alaska.net
Homer Little League Board Members
Jenny Coyle President 907-235-2773
Heidi Fielding Vice President 907-235-6339
Heidi Stage Treasurer 907-235-5370
Secretary 907-235-5695
Larry Fielding Safety Officer 907-235-6339
Blake LaRue Equipment Coordinator 907-235-4980
Chris Etzwiler T-Ball Coordinator 907-235-1560
Kristen Brown Uniforms 907-235-4379
Patti Lightcap Scheduling 907-235-7065
Joyclyn Graham Registrar 907-235-2235
Homer Little League Code of Conduct
- Observe local speed limits in all parking lots
- No profanity
- No throwing balls against dugouts or against backstop (Soft toss in designated areas only!)
- Only a player on the field and at bat may swing a bat
- Safety equipment is to be worn at all times, including during practice
- During the game, players must remain in the dugout area
- After each game, each team must clean up trash in dugout and around stands
- Failure to comply with the above may result in disciplinary action by Homer Little League Board.
First Aid Kits
All coaches and managers are to carry a first aid kit to all practices and games. A well-stocked kit will include (but is not limited to) the following items:
20 - non-Latex gloves
4 - Instant cold packs
20 - Bandages: 1 X 3 inches
6 - Large bandages: 2 X 4.5 inches
1 - Safety Scissors
20 - Antiseptic wipes
2 - Rolls athletic tape
1 - First aid cream
10 - Non-stick pads
1 - Tweezers
Saline rinse
List of items in kit for restocking purposes
Accident Reporting Procedures
What to report - An incident that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, volunteer or spectator to receive medical treatment and/or first aid must be reported to the Safety Officer. This includes even passive treatments such as the evaluation and diagnosis of the extent of the injury or periods of rest.
When to report - All such incidents described above must be reported to the Safety Officer, and the Homer Little League Board within 24 hours of the incident.
How to report - Reporting incidents should be done using the HLL injury report form (see attached, you should make additional copies for your use). Complete the form in its entirety. A copy (fax is preferred at 235-0140) must be sent within 24 hours to Larry Fielding, Safety Officer. The address is:
Larry Fielding
P.O. Box 1050
Homer, AK 99603
Storage Shed Procedures
The following applies to the entire storage shed used by Homer Little League and to anyone who has been issued a key by Homer Little League:
All umpire gear, bases, etc. must be returned to the field storage shed by the home team at the conclusion of the practice/game, and the shed must be locked.
Clinics
At least one representative from each team (coach or manager) will attend one of the following coaching and safety clinics:
Coaching Clinic -Will cover all of the fundamental skills and how to teach them to your players.
Date May 14th & 15th 2008.
Safety & First Aid Clinic - May 5th , 2008
All coaches/managers are required to attend the Coaching and Safety clinics at least once every three years with one representative per team each year.
Remember that safety is everyone’s job. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents to a minimum. Report all hazardous conditions to the Safety Officer or another Board Member immediately. Do not play on a field that is not safe or with unsafe playing equipment. Be sure your players are fully equipped at all times, especially batters and catchers. Check your team’s equipment often.
Concession Stand Safety
Concession Manager will ensure all concession workers are trained on the 12 Steps to Safe and Sanitary Food Service Events. The 12 steps will be posted in the concession stand along with the volunteers must Wash Hands poster.