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

Download Forestry Safety - Forestry Natural Resources and Wildlife - Lecture Slides and more Slides Wildlife Ecology in PDF only on Docsity! Forestry Safety Docsity.com TERMS • ACCIDENT: any sudden or unintentional event that causes injury or property damage • ANTISEPTIC: a substance such as alcohol, iodine or hydrogen peroxide applied to prevent infection. Docsity.com • SAFETY: the action or condition of being safe, free from danger, risk or injury. Docsity.com COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS • HEAT • INSECTS • WILDLIFE • TOPOGRAPHIC HAZARDS Docsity.com HEAT Hot temperatures causes burns, cramps, exhaustion & heat strokes. PROTECTION: Proper clothing Knowing the signs Pacing yourself Docsity.com TOPOGRAPHIC HAZARDS Uneven ground, holes, rotten limbs & dead trees. Twisted or broken ankles or backs are common occurrences. PROTECTION: Recognize dangers in the forest Stay alert! Practice Safety Docsity.com 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. Can prevent infection, give comfort & assurance to a victim & in extreme cases can save an arm, leg or a life. Docsity.com FIRST AID KIT CONTENTS • Antiseptic • Adhesive bandages • Gauze pads, various sizes • Gauze rolls • Triangular bandages for large wounds & slings • Scissors Docsity.com HOW TO ELIMINATE HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS Stay alert & keep your mind on the job. Conduct yourself in a safe manner, NO HORSEPLAY! Look for potential hazards. Be aware of others & what they are doing. Use the proper tool for the job. Know the safety regulations for the tools & equipment you are using. Docsity.com Report defective tools & equipment to the instructor. ALWAYS REPORT ALL ACCIDENTS TO THE TEACHER, NO MATTER HOW SMALL OR INSIGNIFICANT IT MIGHT BE! Wear proper clothing & safety equipment in the field. Docsity.com SNAKES The best protection against snakes is to be alert at all times & wear snake leggings or snake boots. Docsity.com Copperhead Docsity.com Red on yellow, kill a fellow! Coral snake Docsity.com SPIDER & OTHER INSECTS Seldom cause death by bites but it does occur. Prevalent in the forest of the Southeast Prevention includes keeping alert, watching where you sit or put your hands, use repellents. Docsity.com SCORPIONS Stings can be painful Found in wooded areas, under leaves, fallen trees & stumps Some victims have severe reaction to stings PROTECTION: Keep alert, watch where you sit or put your hands Docsity.com Bees, wasps, yellow jackets & hornets Usually nest in hives in the ground, trees, bushes or old buildings or barns Very aggressive with multiple stings common Can cause allergic reactions in some victims PROTECTION: Keep alert and watch for nests or signs of insects Yellow jacket Docsity.com Hornets Docsity.com BLACK WIDOW Possess a neurotoxin that effects the central nervous system Bites are extremely dangerous and should seek medical attention immediately Docsity.com BROWN RECLUSE Poison is a necrotoxin which causes the surrounding area to decay Bites are extremely dangerous and should seek medical attention immediately Also known as the fiddleback spider Docsity.com SADDLEBACK CATERPILLAR Found on underside of leaves of trees or bushes Stings victims when touched or disturbed Burning sensation when stung PROTECTION: long sleeved shirts Docsity.com Poison sumac ‘ i) Bs LN fate 7 ‘: UGA1120446 Docsity.com POSIONOUS PLANTS PROTECTION: Keep skin covered & avoid plants with 3-leaf clusters Wash hands with soap & water if you contact the plant Do not burn poison ivy or oak. Smoke can blister the lungs causing illness & sometimes death Docsity.com TOPOGRAPHIC HAZARDS Hazards found in the forest from terrain, dead trees, streams & objects found in forest settings. The ability to recognize dangerous situations in the forest is the best safety factor. Stay alert Use caution Use good judgement Docsity.com