Fontana Community Little league 2010 Thirteen Point Safety Plan

Organization

1. Safety Officer

The 2010 Fontana Community Little League Safety Officer is Board Member John Molla. You can reach John Molla at 951 733-3393 or wcfinsfan@msn.com.

2. This Safety plan can be found on line at fontanacommunitylittleleague.com and will be carried by the Board Member on Duty at every game during the season. The safety plan will be reviewed by every manager and is available for all at the Snack Bar.

3. Call 911 for all serious Emergency Situations and use the following numbers when needed.

Fontana Police 909 350 7700

Fontana Fire 909 829 4441

President Christine Mcmasters 909 904 6032

4. ALL 2010 Little League Volunteers must fill out the 2010 Little League Volunteer Application form and will have a nationwide background check.

Training

5. All Managers will attend 1 of 2 fundamentals training clinics. Sunday January 31^st, 2010 Big Al baseball will have a hands on fundamental clinic from 8-1230 at Jack Bullik Park. Saturday February 20^th, 2010 The Dugout in Ontario will also provide a fundamentals clinic from 3-5. All managers must attend one of these events or will receive a 1 game suspension.

6. First-Aid/CPR clinic will be conducted March 27^th, 2010 and will be attended by every manager at least once every 3 years. There will be a make-up date Tuesday March 30^th, 2010.

Facilities and Equipment

7. Managers, Coaches, and/or Umpires are to inspect the fields prior to games or practices to check for safety hazards such as rocks, glass, metal...etc.

8. Please see the attached annual Little League Facility Survey. The current survey can be found in this plan and has been submitted on line to Little League.

9. Snack Bar Safety procedures to be followed and encouraged. All Snack bar workers will report and follow the guidance of Patty Luque.

10. Prior to the start of the 2010 Season Equipment Manager Tim Bolger and members of the board inspected every Helmet and all Catchers Equipment. Each item deemed unsafe was thrown out and replaced with new gear. Our budget provides for replacement equipment annually. Managers are encouraged to be vigilant about the equipment and call Tim Bolger with any questions or needs for replacement.

Activities

11. All injuries will be reported by the manager to the Board Member on Duty. The Board Member on Duty will fill out the Incident/injury tracking report and put it in the folder of Safety Officer John Molla. The file is in the roll-up next to the snack bar. If an injury/incident should occur at practice then the manager will fill out the injury/incident report and turn it in to John Molla or any other Board Member to be filled correctly.

12. First-Aid Kits are part of the Equipment that is issued to each Manager at the start of the season. The First-Aid kit should be at each game and practice. Any replacement parts or whole Kits that are needed can be received from john Molla at anytime. Please note that replacement icepacks are available in the roll up next to the snack bar at all needed times.

13. Catchers will wear gear and helmet when warming up pitchers at games or practice and of course during the game. Please double check the throat guard before every use.

Highly Recommended areas we already have implemented

· We conduct nationwide criminal checks on applicable volunteers

· Safety Plan reviewed by DA

· Safety Officer is a Board Position filled in 2010 by John Molla

· We have safety and first-aid money allocated in our budget

· The ASAP News Letter is circulated electronically within the League

· CPR training provided

· Training and information on heat related illness and prevention provided

· Fundamental clinics provided proper warm-up and practice procedures covered

· Safety Audit submitted on line

· Light impact balls used in Tee Ball

· Break Away bases used on every field

· Screens and fencing used to protect spectators

· Cell Phones always available

· Back guard rails on bleachers

· Safety is encouraged and messages provided continuously via email

· All players encouraged to use the hard cup

Issues for Future Improvements

· Team Safety Representatives ( parent in charge of team safety)

· Player Safety Officer (each team to have a player safety officer)

· League Safety Mission Statement

· Provide encourage parent orientation via Little League on-line

· Work with city for long range safety improvements (i.e. gravity, parking lots, snack bar lights, undesirables)

· Provide Safety Suggestion Box and email

· Encourage use of mouth guards for players

· Encourage all adults to provide email and sign up for E-News

Safety Code for Injury Prevention

All injuries will be reported to the Safety Officer as soon as possible. An accident tracking form will be completed in its entirety and submitted to A Fontana Community Little League Board member within 24 hours of the injury.

Managers will have First Aid training and First Aid kits at all games and practices.

Games or practice stop immediately if lightning is in the area.

Fields should be inspected for holes, damage, rocks, glass, and other foreign objects before games and practices.

All equipment will be in the dugout and not in the area described as “in play”.

Only players, managers, coaches, and umpires are permitted on the playing field during games.

Teams are responsible for keeping loose equipment off the field of play.

Equipment should be inspected regularly for safe condition and proper fit. Batters must wear approved protective helmets during batting practice and games.

Helmets may not be painted or contain tape or decals unless approved in writing by the manufacturer.

When warming up pitchers, the catcher must wear a catcher’s helmet and mask with a throat guard.

Managers and coaches may NOT warm up pitchers before or during games.

All male players will wear protective cups and supporters for all practices and games.

Head first slide permitted only when returning to a base. Exception in Juniors and Seniors.

“Horse play” should never be permitted on the playing field.

Parents of players that wear glasses should be encouraged to us “safety glasses”.

Players may not wear watches, rings, pins, or metallic items during games or practice.

Fontana Community Little League will run annual background checks on all volunteers. All volunteers must complete the current year volunteer application.

Snack Bar Safety Guidelines

EMERGENCIES

· 911 to be called immediately for all Medical, Fire, or Police Emergencies

Beverages

· Ice machine to be cleaned with no standing water

· Temperature of hot water for Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate should not exceed 180 degrees F.

· Beverage Cups cleaned and in good order

Refrigerator/ Freezer

· Freezer interior cleaned as needed. Freezer temperature should be checked daily and will be 20 degrees F or less.

· Refrigerator will be cleaned as needed. Temperature should be checked daily and will be between 33-43 degrees F.

Fryer

· Fryer area cleaned daily. Do not allow grease build up.

· Cooking oil to be stored in original container and away from flame

· Only one person at a time will operate fryer

General Working Area

· Follow all guidelines presented here and from Patty Luque

· All counter top cleaned and sanitized daily

· Hand sanitizer dispensers are full

· Floors clean and dry

· Trash removed at end of shift

· At opening and closing, entire area checked for pest infestation and immediately addressed if necessary

· First Aid Kit nearby and stocked

· All workers and volunteers to be briefed and follow the supervision of Patty Luque

· Children under the age of 14 not allowed to work in the snack bar

· Fire Extinguisher with a current certificate shall be in plain view