2020 Safety Plan

1 Thousand Oaks Little League "Home of the 2006 Big League World Series Champions" (TOLL) 2020 Safety Program League ID # 405-1321 “TOLL ROCKS AND THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE” 2 Contents 2020 Safety Program .................................................................................................................... 2 League ID # 405-1321 ................................................................................................................. 2 1.0 TOLL Safety Officer ................................................................................................................ 4 2.0 TOLL Safety Policy and Manual ............................................................................................. 4 3.0 Emergency Phone Numbers and TOLL Officers ..................................................................... 4 4.0 TOLL Volunteer Forms ........................................................................................................... 5 5.0 Coach /Asst. Coaches Fundamental Baseball Training ........................................................... 5 6.0 Safety Training ......................................................................................................................... 5 7.0 Field Inspections ...................................................................................................................... 6 8.0 Annual Little League Facility Survey ...................................................................................... 6 9.0 Snack Shack Safety .................................................................................................................. 6 10.0 Inspection and Replacement of Equipment ............................................................................. 7 11.0 Reporting and Tracking of Injuries .......................................................................................... 7 12.0 First Aid Kits & Safety Procedures for Players / Spectators / Coaches / Umpires ................ 8 13.0 Catchers Safety Equipment ...................................................................................................... 8 14.0 League Player Data/Player Roster/Coach and Manager Data ................................................. 8 15.0 League Safety Practices/Initiatives .......................................................................................... 8 16.0 PLANNING TOOL FOR FUTURE LEAGUE NEEDS ........................................................ 18 17.0 FIELD DIMENSION DATA ................................................................................................. 22 Mailing address: Little League International PO Box 3485 Williamsport, PA 17701 ........................................................................................................................................... 22 Appendix I Forms & Instructions Appendix II Facility Survey Appendix III Snack Shack/Concession Stand Weekly Checklist 3 1.0 TOLL Safety Officer The 2020 Season Safety Officer for TOLL and his contact information is as follows: Joseph Dahm (310) 386-1501 Cell Phone Mr. Dahm is a member in good standing with the TOLL Board of Directors. 2.0 TOLL Safety Policy and Manual The purpose of little league baseball is to develop healthy, well-adjusted children who understand the principles of fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship. All volunteers of TOLL will do their best to provide a safe environment for youth to pursue the game of baseball as governed by Little League Baseball Inc. The following planned program of safety is intended to reduce or eliminate personal injury to all the players, spectators and volunteers of TOLL. This Safety Plan will be published on our website and available to all parents and players in the League. It will also be distributed to all coaches and managers. Copies will be available in Snack Shack for volunteers, in the League Safety Manual, and sent to the District 13 Safety Officer and Little League Headquarters. All Coaches, Asst. managers and League Officials will fill out standard Little League Application forms and will be subject to background checks, through J.D. Palatine (JDP). 3.0 Emergency Phone Numbers and TOLL Officers Emergency Calls Only 911 Police 911 Fire 911 League Phone No. 805.370.8360 President: 805.795.2103 (Cell Phone) Alan Thompson 805.795.2103 (Work Phone) Vice President: 805.732.5700 (Cell Phone) Bryan Cusworth 805.732.5700 (Work Phone) Safety Officer: 310.386.1501 (Cell Phone) Joseph Dahm 310.386.1501 (Work Phone) 4 4.0 TOLL Volunteer Forms The following Forms and Information included in the Appendix I may also be found on the Little League Website https://www.littleleague.org/forms-publications/#asap under the Insurance, Medical, & Claims section. Many of the forms are interactive and can be filled out on line. Volunteer Applications (New Volunteers and Returning Volunteers) Medical Release Accident Notification GL Claim Claim Form Instructions Injury Tracking What Parents Should Know A copy of a valid Government issued Photo identification must accompany the Volunteer Application. The TOLL must complete a background check on all volunteers with respect to the Sex Offender Registry and Criminal Records. The background checks are done through J.D. Palatine (JDP). 5.0 Coach /Asst. Coaches Fundamental Baseball Training All coaches and asst. coaches are encouraged to participate in the Training Program stressing the fundamentals of fielding, hitting, sliding, pitching and positive coaching. At least one representative from each team must be present. Clinics for the 2020 Season are as follows: Positive Coaching Alliance 1/8/20 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Colina Boys & Girls Club Meeting Scorekeepers Meeting 2/20/20 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Colina Boys & Girls Club Additional Positive 2/26/20 6:00 PM-–8:00 PM Colina Boys & Girls Club Coaching Alliance Meeting 6.0 Safety Training All managers and Coaches should participate in Safety Training. At least one representative from each team must be present. The training for the 2020 Season is as follows: Safety Mgr/Coach Training Continual—online and Online and via email via email to all coaches In addition, basic first aid and injury training is incorporated into the meetings identified in Section 5.0. Online concussion training through the cdc.gov was provided to all managers and coaches on 1/8/20. Additionally, all safety information and reference material can be found on the TOLL website: www.tolittleleague.com 5 7.0 Field Inspections Pre-Season All TOLL Little League facilities must be inspected and renovated prior to commencement of practice or games. This includes but is not limited to Bleachers, Dugouts, Fencing and Field Conditions. Items to be examined must include: Uneven playing surfaces Base anchors Sprinkler vaults/heads/hose bibs Equipment Sheds Snack Shack • Cooking Equipment inspected annually • Fire extinguisher required in each snack shack Practice and Games Field Facilities must be inspected prior to each use. All debris must be removed and hazards must be repaired prior to play. Potential safety hazards must be reported to the League President, Alan Thompson, any of the League Board Members, and/or League Safety Officer Joseph Dahm, immediately. 8.0 Annual Little League Facility Survey See completed Facility Survey in Appendix II 9.0 Snack Shack Safety General Requirements • Snack Shack serves packaged foods, hot and cold drinks, and occasionally BBQ items. • No person under the age of fourteen will be allowed behind the counter in the Snack Shack. • People working in the Snack Shack will be trained in safe food preparation. Training will cover safe use of equipment and plastic gloves will be used when handling unpackaged food (such as hot dogs and buns). This training will be provided by the League Snack Shack Coordinator. • Cooking equipment will be inspected periodically and repaired or replaced if necessary. (See Snack Shack Weekly Check List in Appendix III) • Any use of BBQ grill will be done outside in a properly ventilated area • Propane Tanks will be turned off at the grill and at the tank after use • Food not purchased by TOLL to sell in its Snack Shacks/Concession Stands will not be cooked, prepared, or sold in the Snack Shacks/Concession stands. • Cooking Grease will be stored safely in containers away from open flames. • Carbon Dioxide tanks will be secured with chains so they stand upright and can't fall over. (See Snack Shack Weekly Check List). 6 • Cleaning chemicals must be stored in a locked container. • A certified Fire Extinguisher suitable for grease fires must be placed in plain sight at all times. The Snack Shack workers are to be instructed on the use. • All Snack Shack workers should attend a training session in the Heimlich maneuver. • A fully Stocked First Aid Kit and a copy of his safety plan will be available in the Snack Shack. • The Snack Shack main entrance door will not be locked or blocked while people are inside. Weekly Checklist-Snack Shack - Appendix III As a minimum, the snack stand will be inspected on a weekly basis and the result of that inspection shall be reviewed and archived by the Snack Shack Coordinator. 10.0 Inspection and Replacement of Equipment • Inspection is done annually before the season begins by the Equipment Director. • Unsafe equipment should be destroyed to prevent future use. • Umpires Equipment - Inspection REQUIRED prior to each use. • Player Equipment - Inspection REQUIRED prior to each use. All player equipment will be inspected after each use. Necessary repairs may then be

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