Chapter 20 Afloat Safety and Occupational Health Manual 20. Every year, many Navy personnel participating in recreation, athletics and home activities are accidentally injured or killed. Recreational mishaps are second only to motor vehicle mishaps as the leading cause of death for off-duty Navy personnel. Nearly all recreation, athletics and home mishaps are due to human error. Athletic injuries can be prevented by training and the provision of protective equipment.
Most athletic injuries result from poor conditioning and little or no warm-up prior to an activity.
Mishaps at home can be prevented. A safe attitude on the job needs to be extended to the home and to off-duty hours. The Naval Safety Center can be contacted for consensus standard information. Inspect ship recreational facilities at least annually. Noted deficiencies shall be corrected or added to the Voyage Repair Log per the guidance provided in Chapter 2.