Harley Owners Group
Safety Resolution
A great resolution - any time of the year - is to add safety to your
motorcycle riding. Tips for doing that:
Being a Harley owner makes gift giving (to you) very easy for your
friends and family. If you already have everything else you can
imagine, a gift certificate to the local Harley dealership will
certainly find its way to you.
Why not use that gift as a gift for
life and safety. Harley makes cool First Aid kits any owner would be proud to have. What, no
gift certificate? Well, a basic first aid kit is very easy and inexpensive
to put together. Things to include in your first aid kit include:
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Latex gloves
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Gauze
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Chemical ice pack
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Band-aides
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Blanket
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Water
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Aspirin
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Scissors
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Benadryl
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CPR mask
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Eye drops
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Spare contact lenses (if applicable)
With all the riding and general life experiences, it’s always a good idea
to know how to handle a medical emergency. Whether it’s a spill on a bike or
a slip and fall down the stairs, having someone nearby who knows what to do
can make a huge difference. The Chapter will be offering CPR and first aid
classes during the year, so why not make the resolution that when it is
offered to sign up and take a course. You just never know when the knowledge
may come in useful.
In addition to the valuable information that is exchanged at the meetings, we will be launching new safety initiatives at the monthly meetings. Not only will there be general handouts and informational materials, but we also plan on having some guest speakers who will address general safety issues, trauma statistics, accident scene management and other interesting topics. The fun, fellowship, food and education will be valuable to all!
A little refresher training goes a long way! For paramedics an
d other
professions, continuing education is mandatory. Considering the hazards of
riding on today’s crazy roadways, brushing up on your riding skills could be
a life-saver! We are looking into several options for experienced rider
courses through the chapter. Stay tuned for additional information, but
still put it on your list…
One of the most frustrating things for medical professionals is not knowing anything about the patient they may be treating. Even though we think we know each other as a chapter and as riding partners, would any of us know who is taking medication for a heart condition? Diabetes? Seizure disorder? Would we know who to contact in the event of an emergency? If someone is allergic to certain medications? Wouldn’t it be great if we all agreed to carry this vital information in the location, either on our bikes, or our person!
T
he Road Captain Training is not only valuable for those aspiring RCs, but for anyone who wants to learn how to be a better rider. Having been through part of the program myself recently, I can speak first hand as to the value of this knowledge! Skills acquired in the training include safe lane changes, stop light and sign management, accident scene procedures and even route planning! It’s an outstanding program and would help make us all better group riders!Finally, resolve to be SAFE while having fun!
