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How often do your unit leaders show support for the motorcycle safety program?
- Programs that are supportive of motorcyclists (e.g., clubs, track days, group rides, and specialized courses) will bring your motorcyclists “out of hiding” and improve operator safety.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Concentrate your motorcycle safety program efforts on new and inexperienced riders who have never had accidents because they are more likely to take risks.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Personnel often want to be more involved and/or become mentors. These personnel are a “solution” to a myriad of problems and should be sought out, encouraged, and recognized for their support.
- Direct more command attention at those who do right than those who do wrong.
- Safety training/interventions are not equally effective with all personnel. Tailor safety programs to reach personnel at all levels.
- All motorcyclists are NOT the same. Older, more experienced touring motorcycle riders have significantly different habits and risks than young, inexperienced sport bike or dirt bike riders. Tailor motorcycle training and safety programs accordingly.
- Communication/Marketing of base motorcycle programs is essential. Many motorcyclists are unaware of courses, mentorship programs, regulations, etc.
- Work with base safety to improve courses and offer your most experienced riders as mentors/instructors.
- Base motorcycle courses are often insufficiently held or overbooked. Allow your riders to attend when they obtain a quota.
- Schedule course quotas for your personnel and/or arrange special classes with the base to ensure all of your riders are trained.
- Less threats for those who haven't taken the basic rider's course, more positive influence to take them on their own.
- Encourage prospective motorcyclists to take the base courses BEFORE purchasing a motorcycle. They will be a safer rider from the moment they leave the showroom (or they may even forego the purchase altogether based upon their course experience).
- Have an actual motorcycle rider (preferably senior) be in charge of the program.
- Use command sponsored group rides as an opportunity to inspect motorcycles (e.g., lights, tire tread, loose chains).
- Group rides, though beneficial for morale, may increase the risk of injury/accident to motorcyclists riding in close proximity to each other. Use ORM to evaluate the benefits and risks associated with the skill level of your riders.
- Carefully plan group rides to prevent excessive separations at traffic lights. Trailing riders often speed to catch up with group, greatly increasing their risk.
- Have unit or base safety rep follow behind group rides with duty truck to act as a safety observer, carry a first aid kit, and assist motorcyclists with any equipment failures.
- Expert stunt shows, etc. are a mixed blessing. Without a strong message, they may encourage rather than discourage risk-taking behavior.
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Encourage Navy Exchange/PX/local stores to offer high quality/low cost PPE.
- Ensure riders have recent first aid training.
- Invite contractors and government civilians to attend unit motorcycle activities.
- Add a training segment for unit automobile drivers on motorcycle visibility, separation distances, and safely sharing the road.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Ensure your unit has a vibrant indoctrination program and a welcome aboard program.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often have your unit leaders assisted you in identifying/reducing risks associated with your motorcycle?
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Have all riders write Next of Kin notification letters. Aside from a stark reminder to riders of the risk involved, it gives the CO something else to tell surviving family members other than that the parent was current in his/her training.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Central to good leadership is maintaining strong and vibrant two-way conversations with our personnel.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Personnel often want to be more involved and/or become mentors. These personnel are a “solution” to a myriad of problems and should be sought out, encouraged, and recognized for their support.
- Don’t be the “Safety Guy.” Motivate and inspire peers towards safer habits through example and timely information, not inspections and policing of individual actions.
- Communication/Marketing of base motorcycle programs is essential. Many motorcyclists are unaware of courses, mentorship programs, regulations, etc.
- Base motorcycle courses are often insufficiently held or overbooked. Allow your riders to attend when they obtain a quota.
- Schedule course quotas for your personnel and/or arrange special classes with the base to ensure all of your riders are trained.
- Less threats for those who haven't taken the basic rider's course, more positive influence to take them on their own.
- Encourage prospective motorcyclists to take the base courses BEFORE purchasing a motorcycle. They will be a safer rider from the moment they leave the showroom (or they may even forego the purchase altogether based upon their course experience).
- Assist “motorcycle-only” owners in finding car pools/alternative transportation during inclement weather.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you wear your helmet off base when riding your motorcycle?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Be aware of improper perceptions by your personnel.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Ensure your subordinate leaders make on-the-spot corrections when they discover unsafe actions. Encourage/Reward subordinate leaders for doing so.
- Incorporate mentorship at every level.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you require passengers on your motorcycle to wear a helmet?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Be aware of improper perceptions by your personnel.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Ensure your subordinate leaders make on-the-spot corrections when they discover unsafe actions. Encourage/Reward subordinate leaders for doing so.
- Incorporate mentorship at every level.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you wear other Personal Protective Equipment when riding your motorcycle off base (jacket, riding pants, boots, etc.)?
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Encourage Navy Exchange/PX/local stores to offer high quality/low cost PPE.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Be aware of improper perceptions by your personnel.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Ensure your subordinate leaders make on-the-spot corrections when they discover unsafe actions. Encourage/Reward subordinate leaders for doing so.
- Incorporate mentorship at every level.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you require passengers on your motorcycle to wear Personal Protective Equipment?
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Encourage Navy Exchange/PX/local stores to offer high quality/low cost PPE.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Be aware of improper perceptions by your personnel.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Ensure your subordinate leaders make on-the-spot corrections when they discover unsafe actions. Encourage/Reward subordinate leaders for doing so.
- Incorporate mentorship at every level.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you operate your motorcycle in inclement weather (e.g., rain, sleet, snow, fog, etc.)?
- Assist “motorcycle-only” owners in finding car pools/alternative transportation during inclement weather.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Beware of and monitor fatigue levels of your personnel.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you check T-CLOCS (tire pressure, controls, lights, oil, chassis/chain, and stand) before you ride your motorcycle?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Concentrate your motorcycle safety program efforts on new and inexperienced riders who have never had accidents because they are more likely to take risks.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Use command sponsored group rides as an opportunity to inspect motorcycles (e.g., lights, tire tread, loose chains).
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you use portable music players when operating your motorcycle?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you use a cell phone when operating your motorcycle?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you drive greater than 10 mph faster than the flow of traffic when operating your motorcycle?
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often does peer pressure influence you to take unnecessary risks when operating your motorcycle (e.g., speeding, a wheelie, no hands, no helmet, etc.)?
- Expert stunt shows, etc. are a mixed blessing. Without a strong message, they may encourage rather than discourage risk-taking behavior.
- Personnel often want to be more involved and/or become mentors. These personnel are a “solution” to a myriad of problems and should be sought out, encouraged, and recognized for their support.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you operate your motorcycle within one hour of consuming alcohol?
- I reissued all new Arrive Alive cards and held a formation for every Marine to hold up and show - to include myself. The message was that is non-attribution to use and enables me to help the Marine vice being forced into a purely reactive situation if something bad happens. We are trying to create a sense of family where every Marine looks out for the safety of their brother.
- We implemented a program for free rides with a duty vehicle. Too many Marines are at risk of drinking and driving.
- Advise all personnel to have a plan (e.g., designated driver, taxi numbers, bus schedule, etc.) before a night on the town.
- Food and coffee do not remove the effects of alcohol . . . you just become a more alert drunk. Have medical, law enforcement, or safety reps clear the confusion.
- Eliminate alcohol at unit functions. It sends a mixed message on Drinking and Driving program efforts.
- Offer incentives for DUI incident reduction (e.g., time off for three months without a DUI incident).
- As the CO, I talk about DUI awareness more. After the survey, I shared some key statistics with our unit, openly clarified a policy change that occurred over the course of several DUIs...and had our DUI Marines share some of their stories. I honestly believe that DUIs occur mostly because many are unsure about how bad (intoxicated) they are...and we can't stop talking about how the decision to not drive under the influence must occur before the drinking.
- Complacency does kill. Periodically highlight concerns, challenge personnel, question practices, etc. to raise awareness . . . instead of waiting for a mishap to wake up the organization.
- Have motorcyclists share incident and accident stories during training and club meetings. This form of discussion promotes mentorship, camaraderie, and risk management to avoid similar events.
- Learn your motorcyclists’ habits, concerns, and equipment shortfalls through active mentorship.
- Ensure unit members are educated in the ORM process to the point that it becomes an automatic or intuitive part of decision making.
- Integrate the ORM process into identifying/managing high risk personnel.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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How often do you carry a first aid kit on your motorcycle?
- Purchase a unit first aid kit that can be carried in a motorcycle saddle bag during group rides.
- Have unit or base safety rep follow behind group rides with duty truck to act as a safety observer, carry a first aid kit, and assist motorcyclists with any equipment failures.
- Ensure riders have recent first aid training.
- Have a guest speaker with a severe motorcycle accident story, preferably one in which PPE saved their life.
- Encourage Navy Exchange/PX/local stores to offer high quality/low cost PPE.
- Review the US Army Combat Readiness Center POV & Motorcycle resources at https://safety.army.mil/OFF-DUTY/PMV-2-Motorcycles
- Review the Motorcycle Safety Foundation resources at http://www.msf-usa.org/
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