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SAFETY MANUAL 2010

Prepared by: Larry Fielding
Initial Issue: 01/27/2010
League Charter Number: 4020112

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 back ground check thru Choice Point.

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 Dave Etzwiler (235-1578) 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
Heidi Fielding            President       907-235-6339
Sydney Webb            Vice President/Scheduling 907-235-1234  Heidi Stage             Treasurer                  907-235-5370
Sue Landreth      Secretary                        907-235-4840
Larry Fielding         Safety Officer/Information   907-235-6339 Dave Etzwiler           Equipment/Uniform    907-235-1578
Open T-Ball Coordinator               
Joyclyn Graham Registrar 907-226-2235
Christopher Fielding Concession Manager 907-399-1715

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:

 Safety & First Aid Clinic - May 10, 2010

Coaching Clinic -Will cover all of the fundamental skills and how to teach them to your players. Date May 11, 2010.

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 is Safe Certified and 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.