Forest Safety - Forestry Natural Resources and Wildlife - Lecture Slides, Slides of Wildlife Ecology

Download Forest Safety - Forestry Natural Resources and Wildlife - Lecture Slides and more Slides Wildlife Ecology in PDF only on Docsity! Forestry Science Forest Safety Docsity.com Forest Safety • Lesson 1: Forest Safety Terminology • Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • Lesson 3: First Aid Docsity.com Lesson 1: Forest Safety Terminology Heat Cramps: caused by loss of salt resulting in muscular pains and spasms. Heat Exhaustion: victim feels weak, dizzy, sweaty, nauseated, pale, or has cramps after being in the sun. Heat Stroke: victim has extremely high body temperature and a failure of the sweating mechanism; can be life threatening. Docsity.com Lesson 1: Forest Safety Terminology Safety: the action or condition of being safe; free from danger, risk, or injury. First-Aid: the immediate, temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained. Hypothermia: below normal body temperature usually due to over exposure of low temperatures. Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • Environmental Hazards in the forest A. Heat and Dehydration – Hot temperatures cause burns, cramps, exhaustion, and heat strokes. B. Insects – Generally not life threatening, but annoying during the spring, summer, and fall. Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • The best safety factor in the forest is the ability to recognize dangerous situations. Some of these factors are: A. Dead snags or limbs hung up in the canopy that could fall on you B. Stump holes and old wells C. Bluffs or sudden drop-offs D. Deep ponds or creeks E. Loose rocks or soil Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention F. Low-hanging limbs Note: Always be aware of your surroundings; especially the ground directly in front of your line of sight • Many accidents occur due to negligence of an individual or group that does not pay attention to hazards around them, is distracted by someone else, is thinking about something other than the job at hand, or indulges in pure carelessness. Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • We can eliminate most of the these hazardous situations by: A. Stay alert with your mind on the job at hand. B. Conduct yourself in a safe manner; no horseplay. C. Actively look for potential hazards. D. Be aware of people around you and what they are doing. E. Use the proper tools for the job. Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • Stinging insects in our area: – Bees – Wasps – Hornets – Yellow Jackets – Scorpions (not an insect) – Mosquitos Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • Biting insects in our area: • Fleas • Gnats • Chiggers • Flies • Ants • Ticks Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • The two most venomous spiders in our area: – Brown recluse – Black widow Docsity.com Rattlesnake and Cottonmouth Docsity.com Copperhead and Coral snake Docsity.com Lesson 2: Environmental Hazards and Accident Prevention • List the three poisonous plants in our area: – Poison Ivy – Poison Oak – Poison Sumac Docsity.com Poison Sumac Docsity.com Lesson 3: First Aid • Why is first-aid so named ? Why isn’t it called last-aid ? – It is so named because it is the immediate, temporary care given to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until the services of a physician can be obtained. • Proper first-aid techniques may determine whether a victim lives or dies. Docsity.com Lesson 3: First Aid • List items to be found in a first-aid kit that will be used in forestry settings: – Antiseptics – Adhesive bandages – Gauze pads – Gauze roller bandages – Triangular bandages – Scissors Docsity.com