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Safety

Safety. Our job is not done until everyone is home safely. Topics. First Aid/CPR Vehicles Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Personal protective equipment (PPE ) Check in / check out Top 5 Hazards. Topic 1: First Aid/CPR. Take this seriously It’s just you and your partner, alone

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Safety

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  1. Safety Our job is not done until everyone is home safely.

  2. Topics • First Aid/CPR • Vehicles • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) • Personal protective equipment (PPE) • Check in / check out • Top 5 Hazards

  3. Topic 1: First Aid/CPR • Take this seriously • It’s just you and your partner, alone • Your partner slips and breaks an ankle • What will you do??

  4. Topic 2: Vehicles • Rules review • In the field • Walk the last mile; spotters; 4x4 • Inspections • Chains, fire ext., 1st aid kit, saws • What to do in an accident

  5. Rules review • What is official use? • Name something you can’t transport. • Is it OK to drive after one beer? • Is cell phone use OK?

  6. In the field • Always wear belts • Slow down • Walk the last mile (or two) • Always use spotters • 4-wheel drive • Be aware of changing conditions • Lights on, windows cracked, radio low • Stay awake – passengers too!

  7. Inspections • Once per month or after each major trip • Report/repair all damage immediately • Chains, fire extinguisher, 1st aid kit, saws for emergency use • Your vehicle is the only thing between you and a long hike in the dark

  8. Accidents • Never, ever admit fault • Check for injuries • Call police or LEO, even for minor accidents • Discuss only with police, state the facts • Accident packs in vehicles • Call supervisor as soon as possible

  9. Topic 3: JHA • Before going in field • Know yourself • Know your equipment • Know your environment • Get local input • Tailgate safety meetings weekly • or as issues arise

  10. Topic 4: PPE • Habitat • Hardhat, Felt-soled boots • Electrofish • Hardhat, Felt-soled boots, Waders, Rubber gloves • Hiking • Hardhat, Hiking boots

  11. Other good PPE’s • Sunscreen • Weather appropriate clothes • Water bottle • Rain gear • Never, ever work alone

  12. Check in / Check out • Daily plan • At least 2 people on 2 crews need to know • SPOT devices • Not a substitute for a plan • Local proceedures?

  13. Top 5 hazards • Driving • It is the most dangerous thing we do, period. • Wading • Slips = broken bones, separated joints • Plants & critters • Poison ivy, wasps, chiggers, ticks, snakes, bears • Exposure • wet & cold; hot & thirsty; sunny & burnt • Fatigue • Physical breakdown, loss of mental focus

  14. Other hazards • Weather • Lightning • Flash floods • People • Landowners • Pot • Meth

  15. Questions?

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