What am I supposed to do and when do I do it? Little League Safety Officer.
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What am I supposed to do and What am I supposed to do and when do I do it?when do I do it?
Little LeagueLittle LeagueSafety OfficerSafety Officer
You Should HaveYou Should Have
A Copy of the LatestA Copy of the Latest““Little League Operating Manual” Little League Operating Manual” (the White Book)(the White Book)
A Copy of the Latest A Copy of the Latest Baseball and Baseball and Softball Softball “Official Regulations and “Official Regulations and PLAYING RULES”PLAYING RULES”(the “small” rulebooks)(the “small” rulebooks)
You should be FAMILIAR with the You should be FAMILIAR with the Rules & Regulations of Little Rules & Regulations of Little League – especially the ones that League – especially the ones that pertain to SAFETY.pertain to SAFETY.
What’s Next?What’s Next?
If you don’t have a copy of If you don’t have a copy of
““A Year in the Life of A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League”Hometown Little League”
GET ONEGET ONEA copy can be downloaded/printed fromA copy can be downloaded/printed from
www.littleleague.orgwww.littleleague.org
If you’ve got a copy,If you’ve got a copy,
READ ITREAD ITKeep it as a ReferenceKeep it as a Reference
Then WhatThen What
Log on toLog on toLittle League’s WebsiteLittle League’s Website(www.littleleague.org)(www.littleleague.org)
Take a look around and see what Take a look around and see what information is available, especially information is available, especially the information about the the information about the ASAP ASAP
ProgramProgram(http://www.littleleague.org/manuals/asap/index.htm)(http://www.littleleague.org/manuals/asap/index.htm)
Log on to yourLog on to yourDISTRICT and LEAGUEDISTRICT and LEAGUE
WEBSITESWEBSITES
Take a look around and see what Take a look around and see what information is availableinformation is available
Safety Officer
The safety officer coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program), ensures safety
in player training, ensures safe playing conditions, coordinates reporting and
prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making conditions safer, and reports
suggestions to Little League Headquarters through the ASAP system.
What doesWhat does“The BOOK”“The BOOK”
say my Job is? say my Job is?
What “Should”What “Should”I DO?I DO?
Make every effort to attend the Safety Officer Clinic / Seminar
at the Regional Office.
This Clinic will not only provide you with the
information needed to do your job successfully, but it will give you the opportunity to discuss
your job with otherSafety Officers.
What “Do”What “Do”I REALLY Do?I REALLY Do?
The Safety Officer:
Make sure your league’s Safety Plan is submitted to the DA and approved by Little League
Once “approved” by LL, make sure your Safety Plan is FOLLOWED!!!
What DoWhat DoI REALLY Do?I REALLY Do?
The Safety Officer:
Perform a pre-season check / inspection of your facilities (fields, dugouts, fencing, lighting, concession stand, etc)
Perform a pre-season check / inspection of your league’s equipment (make sure damaged / unsafe equipment is repaired or discarded)
What DoWhat DoI REALLY Do?I REALLY Do?
The Safety Officer:
Assist Managers in providing safety training to players
Coordinate reporting of all injuries (obtain copies of all Injury Reports from your league and forward a copy to the District Safety Officer)
What DoWhat DoI REALLY Do?I REALLY Do?
The Safety Officer:
Based on a review of injury reports, make suggestions to the BOD on actions to be taken to possibly prevent injuries
Solicit suggestions from players/managers/coaches on making conditions safer
Your Job –Your Job –in 25 Words or Lessin 25 Words or Less
Make sure that the SAFETY of
the Players, Volunteers, and
Fans is a NUMBER 1
Priority.
ANYTHINGANYTHINGELSE?ELSE?
You Should:
Attend ALL your league BOD Meetings
Be the FOCAL POINTfor INFORMATION
about SAFETYwithin your League
Got a Problem?Got a Problem?
IF YOU NEED HELP,IF YOU NEED HELP,ASK FOR ITASK FOR IT
The Regions and The Regions and District StaffsDistrict Staffs
are comprised of individuals are comprised of individuals who have EXTENSIVE who have EXTENSIVE
EXPERIENCE in Little LeagueEXPERIENCE in Little League
They areThey areREADY TO HELPREADY TO HELP
