North Yuba Little League Safety Manual 2014

North Yuba Little League
Safety Manual 2014
PO Box 585, Browns Valley, CA 95918
www.northyubalittleleague.com / Phone (530) 749-0636
This manual to be distributed to league volunteers and be published on the NYLL website at
www.northyubalittleleague.com
1. Emergency Contacts
911- for all emergencies
Safety Officer – Michael Keller @ 530-682-2002 or 530-749-1240
President – Larry Brazil @ 530-742-4883 or 530-632-2299
2. Board of Directors
3.
President
Larry Brazil
530-742-4883/6322299
larrydbrazil@
gmail.com
VP Baseball
Chris Johnson
530-218-3245
chrisnhaley13
03@yahoo.co
m
VP Softball
Todd Tyler
530-870-7324
ttcms@hughe
s.net
530-218-1345
meganpooky9
5919@aol.co
m
Player Agent
Foothills Farm
Upper Megan Olson
Player Agent
Foothills Minor
Upper
Player Agent
Foothills Farm
Lower Theresa
Blackson
530-679-0780/5187585
blackson@gm
ail.com
Player Agent
Foothills Minor
Lower Kelly Owen
530-692-8903
kellyowen77
@yahoo.com
916-416-2979
tiffanytoo@d
Treasurer
Tiffany Kent
kconst.com
DeeDee
Cherry
530-675-1102/9135864
mdscherry@s
bcglobal.net
-Sperbeck
Karie Reese
530-713-5062
klr3sons@yah
oo.net
-Ponderosa
Crystal Bond
530-675-1258
james4crysta
l@msn.com
Brian Owen
916-204-5149
bodeerhunter
@aol.com
Penny
Howsley
916-201-3620
garyhowsley
@yahoo.com
-Sperbeck
Chris Johnson
530-218-3245
chrisnhaley13
03@yahoo.co
m
-Ponderosa
Gene
Weckman
weckman5@y
530-6753625/624-9206 ahoo.com
-Alcouffe
Mike Boals
530-692-9664
mboals@woo
dleaf.youngli
fe.org
Information Officer
Kathy
Springsteen
530-675-2228
katwoman19
70@gmail.co
m
Uniform Manager
Janelle
Pomeroy
530-237-6977
janellepomer
oy@aol.com
Parent Roberta
McKarson
530-790-5076
robertamck3
7@gmail.com
Secretary
Concession Managers
-Alcouffe
Equipment Manager
Fundraiser
Coordinator/Scheduler
Sponsorship Manager
Facility Managers
Team
Coordinator
Scorekeeper
Coordinator
Jill Williams
530-742-5822/916956-4094
jmwilliams@
mjusd.com
Coach Coordinator
Brian Williams
530-742-5822/3202382
bwcal@spryn
et.com
Umpire in Chief
Larry Brazil
530-742-4883/6322299
larrydbrazil@gmail
.com
Safety Officer
Michael Keller
530-682-2002/7491240
info@calolea.
com
3.
Volunteer Application
Every board member, manager, coach and any other adult assisting with the supervision of a child or
children in association with North Yuba Little League will complete the mandatory (Megan’s Law)
volunteer application dated 2014 provided by North Yuba Little League.
4.
General Code of Conduct
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Maximum speed of 5 mph on all roadways and in all parking lots while attending any Little League
function. Always watch for children around parked cars. Always be alert for moving vehicles.
•
No alcohol or drugs are allowed in any parking lot, field, or otherwise common area within the Little
League complex.
•
No playing in parking lots at any time.
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No playing around lawn equipment.
•
No children under the age of 16 are allowed to operate lawn or power equipment without direct
adult supervision.
•
No profanity will be allowed within or around league facilities.
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No swinging of bats or throwing baseballs at any time within the walkways and common areas of the
league facility.
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No throwing or hitting balls against dugouts or against backstops.
•
No throwing rocks. No horseplay at any time. No climbing of fences or trees is allowed.
•
No pets are permitted at games or practices, except those that assist the disabled.
•
Only a player at bat may swing a bat, make sure that players are alert of area around them when
swinging a bat. Exemption is for a batter within a closed area designated as a batting cage.
•
A catcher, (any player that is behind a batter to receive a pitched or thrown ball) must wear
appropriate protective equipment.
•
Observe all posted signs. Players and spectators should be alert at all times for foul balls and errant
throws.
•
During the game, players must remain in the dugout area in an orderly fashion at all times.
•
After each game, each team must clean up equipment, trash in dugouts and around the stands.
•
No Children under the age of 16 are to be permitted to serve food or collect money in the snack
shack without adult supervision. Children between the ages of 12 and 16 must receive prior approval
from all three concession managers.
•
Only authorized league personnel are allowed in the announcer’s booth.
Failure to comply with the above rules may result in expulsion from the league or league facilities
5.
Safety Code- Dedicated to Injury Prevention
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First-Aid Kits are required for all games and practices. First-Aid Kits will be provided by the league.
It is the responsibility of each manager/coach to maintain the first-Aid Kits. First-Aid Kits shall be
with each team at all times.
•
Managers, Coaches, and Umpires should have general knowledge on First-Aid procedures. Standard
First-Aid and accident report training will be provided at this year’s managers and coaches meeting
February. Managers must attend this meeting.
•
No games or practices are to be held when weather or field conditions are determined not to be
safe.
•
Team managers are responsible for determining the condition of the field prior to the start of the
game or practice. Fields are to be inspected before each game and practice for holes, damage,
stones, glass and other foreign objects. Any required corrective measures are to be arranged prior to
the start of the game.
6.
•
All team equipment should be stored within the dugout or behind screens and not within the area
defined by umpires as “in play”.
•
Only players, coaches, managers and umpires are permitted on playing fields or in dugouts during
games and practices.
•
Responsibility for keeping bats and loose equipment off the field in play should be that of the teams
of which the equipment belongs, not the umpires.
•
Individual safety is to be considered for retrieving foul balls. This includes adult supervision for
small children.
•
During practice and games, all players should be alert and watching the batter and where the ball is
hit.
•
During warm-up drills, players should be spaced so that no one is endangered by wild throws or
missed catches.
•
All pre-game warm-ups should be performed within the confines of the playing fields and not within
areas frequented by spectators.
•
Batters must wear Little League approved protective helmets during all batting practices and at all
games.
•
Catchers must wear approved catchers helmet, mask, throat guard, long model chest protector, shin
guards, and protective cups (or other similar devices) for all practices and games.
•
Headfirst sliding is not permitted except when the runner is returning to a base or when allowed for
that division of play.
•
During sliding practice, bases should not be secured in any fashion.
•
At no time is horseplay permitted on the playing field.
•
Parents of players who wear glasses should be encouraged to provide “safety glasses” for their child.
•
Players are not allowed to wear watches, rings, earrings, pins or any other metallic type items
during practice or games, except for medical identification.
•
Managers or Coaches may not warm up pitchers before or during a game.
•
On-deck batters are not permitted.
Accident Reporting Procedures
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Report any incident other than basic First-Aid that causes any player, manager, coach, umpire, or
volunteer to receive medical treatment and or advanced First-Aid, to the Safety Officer (Michael
Keller) at 530-682-2002/749-1240.
•
Initial incident reporting can be informal such as a phone call. However, it shall be followed up with
the completion of an official incident report form being completed by the reporter and finalized by
the Safety Officer. Blank incident report forms can be found in each Manager’s Packet, in the Snack
Shack or Announcer’s booth within the 2014 NYLL Safety Compliance and Master Schedule binder or
from the Safety Officer. At a minimum an incident report shall include the following:
i. Name and phone number of individual(s) involved and parent contact if a minor.
ii. Date, time and location of incident.
iii. Detailed description of the incident.
iv. List the most obvious injury(s).
v. Name and phone number of incident reporter.
vi. If the official incident report is being completed by anyone other than the injured
party, they must begin the incident description with the statement “(name of
individual) states that”!
7.
8.
9.
Communicable Disease Procedures
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Routinely use gloves to prevent exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids are
anticipated. (Should be in all First-Aid Kits)
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Bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered, and the uniform changed (if there is
blood on it) before the child may continue play.
•
Immediately wash your hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated with blood or other body
fluids.
•
Clean up contaminated surfaces and equipment thoroughly at a minimum with a ten to one
bleach solution. Dispose of contaminated material appropriately.
•
Managers, coaches and any volunteers with any open wounds should refrain from direct
contact of a bleeding wound without wearing the proper protective equipment.
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Report any potential exposure to the Safety Officer (Michael Keller) at 530-682-2002/749-1240
Lightning Evacuation Procedures
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Stop game or practice immediately.
•
Stay away from fencing including dugout fencing.
•
Do not hold a metal bat.
•
Walk, don’t run to a safe place and wait for a decision by the umpire, manager or coach on
whether or not to continue the game or practice.
Safety Officers Responsibilities
•
Within 48 hours of receiving an incident report, the Safety Officer will:
vii. Contact the injured party’s parents and verify the initial information.
viii.
Obtain any further information deemed necessary.
ix. Check the status of the injured party.
x. Advise the injured party of the League insurance coverage’s and the provisions for
submitting any claims.
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If the injuries are more than minor, the Safety Officer shall periodically call the injured party
to check on the status of any injuries and check if any other assistance is necessary such as
submitting insurance forms, etc. This contact should continue until the incident is considered
“closed”.
•
Prior to the start, and at the end of each season, and routinely throughout the season, conduct
a thorough walkthrough and inspection of the facilities to identify potential hazards. Provide a
report as needed to address corrective actions required to the board on the hazards found.
•
Has the authority to shut down, stop and function or remove equipment at his/her discretion if
a hazard is identified that has the potential to cause harm or injury.
10. Special Section for Managers and Coaches: Some Important Do’s and Don’ts
•
Do…..
xi. Request that parents do not drop their child off unless the manger or coach is present.
xii.Reassure and aid children who are injured, frightened, or lost. Provide or assist in
obtaining medical attention for those who require it. Know your limitations.
xiii.
Carry a First-Aid Kit to all practices and games.
xiv.
Assist those who require medical attention and when administering aid,
remember to look for signs of injury (blood, bruises, stiffness), listen to the individual
describe what happened and what hurts, and feel gently and carefully to the injured
area for signs of swelling or grating of a broken bone. Keep your players Medical
Release forms with you at all practices and games. Make arrangements to have cellular
phone available in instances where any other public phone may not be available.
xv. Ensure that a least one member of the coaching staff or the manager attends a
coaches fundamentals training. The 2014 Coaches Fundamental Training clinic will be
in Sutter, Sunday Feb. 23. More details about other clinics will be provided at the
mandatory Managers meeting. Be advised that coaches and managers must attend this
training at a minimum of every three years.
xvi.
Routinely inspect team and players equipment for damage and that safety
features are intact.
xvii.
Teach your players, but do not forget to listen.
viii.
Attend the NYLL mandatory Managers Meeting. 2014 date to be set. Meeting
agenda to include the following but not limited to:
•
1.
NYLL By Laws
2.
Rule Changes
3.
Review of Safety Plan and NYLL Manual
4.
Basic First-Aid/First –Aid Kits Distributed
5.
Emergency Contacts
6.
Equipment requirements and Safety Inspections
7.
Equipment Distribution
8.
Practice and Game Day Field Prep and Safety Inspection
9.
Additional Mangers/Coaches Responsibility
Don’t…….
ix. Do not administer and medication.
x. Do not provide any food or beverages (other than water) in a medical emergency.
xi. Do not be afraid to ask for help if you’re not sure of the proper First-Aid procedures. If
you have to ask yourself if you should call 911, ALWAYS CALL (!!.
xii.Do not leave an unattended child at a practice or game.
xiii.
Do not hesitate to report any potential safety hazard to the Safety Officer.
xiv.
When treating an injury, remember:
10. Protection - to the individual, others and yourself.
11. Reassure - calm and comfort the injured.
12. Ice -or a cold pack to reduce swelling.
13. Compression- applied to stop any bleeding.
14. Elevation – raising the area of bleeding can assist in stopping blood loss.
15. Support – taking the pressure off of the injury.
16. Hydration – provide water at practices and games.
17. Listen – complaints of pain or fatigue are pre-warning signs.
11. Safety for Concession Stand (Snack Shack)
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Menu- keep menu simple, and keep potentially hazardous foods (meats, eggs, dairy products,
salads, cut fruits and vegetables, etc.) to a minimum. Avoid using precooked foods or
leftovers. Use only foods from approved sources, avoiding foods that have been prepared at
home.
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Cooking – use a food thermometer to check on cooking and holding temperatures of potentially
hazardous foods. All potentially hazardous foods should be kept at 41 degrees F or below(if
cold) or 140 degrees F. or above (if hot). Ground beef and ground pork products should be
cooked to an internal temperature of 155 degrees F. Poultry parts should be cooked to 165
degrees f.
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Reheating – Rapidly reheat potentially hazardous foods to 165 degrees F. Do not attempt to
reheat foods in crock pots, steam tables, over stemo units or other holding devices.
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Hand washing- the use of disposable gloves can provide an additional barrier to contamination,
but they are no substitute for hand washing.
•
Health and Hygiene – Only healthy workers should prepare and serve food. Anyone who shows
symptoms of disease (cramps, nausea, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, etc.) or who has
open sores or cuts on the hands should not be allowed in the food concession area.
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Food Handling – Avoid hand contact with raw, ready-to-eat foods and food contact surfaces.
Use an acceptable dispensing utensil to serve food.
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Dishwashing- Use appropriate soaps for washing dishes. When possible use disposable utensils
for food service. Keep your hands away from food contact surfaces, and never reuse disposable
dishware.
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Ice-Ice used to cool cans/bottles is not to be used in cup beverages and should be stored
separately. Use a scoop to dispense ice, never use your hands.
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Wiping Cloths – Rinse and store your wiping cloths in a bucket of sanitizer (example: A ten to
one water and bleach solution).
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Insect Control – Keep foods covered to protect them from insects. Store pesticides away from
foods.
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Waste/Trash – Remove all full trash immediately. Remove all waste/trash at closing.
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Food Storage and Cleanliness – Keep foods stored off the floor at least six inches. After your
event is finished, clean the concession area and discard unusable food.
Remember that Safety is everyone’s job. Prevention is the key to reducing accidents. Report all hazardous
conditions to the Safety Office immediately. Don’t play on a field that is not safe or play with unsafe
equipment. Be sure your players are fully equipped at all times and check the condition of your equipment
often.
“MAKING IT SAFE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES”
Michael Keller
North Yuba Little League
Safety Officer