Snakes, Spiders & Ticks
Wearing long pants tucked into boots and long sleeves are precautions to avoid these.
What are ticks
Before leaving for your workday on hot days do this to get a head start
hydrate
Stay away from these in tornados
What are windows
Keep your head___________________________ when walking at work to identify hazards
What is swivel
Watch out for _______________ plants which have three shiny leaves
What is poison ivy
These are native to Pennsylvania and found outdoors in dark, dry, sheltered spots like woodpiles, stone walls, under logs, or in undisturbed corners of garages and sheds. Females are shiny black with a distinctive red hourglass shape on the underside of their abdomen. Seek medical attention immediately if bitten.
What are black widow spiders
Do this to slowly get used to hot temperatures
acclimatize
This season runs from June1 through November 30
What is hurricane season
Take note of the terrain before you start, changes in terrain can cause:
What are slips, trips and falls
Inform your Environmental Health and Safety Manager and write this information on the hardhat sticker if you have one of these so that emergency medication and training can be provided
What is an allergy
Watch out for _____________when walking near a creek, swamp area, rocky areas, or through forest type environments.
Snakes
Drink about a cup of this every 15-20 minutes
water
If you see this, go into an enclosed structure
Slow down when descending a _____________
What is hill?
What substance do poison ivy, oak and sumac all have which with direct contact with the plant or contaminated objects causes rashes
poisonous sap (urushiol) in their roots, stems, leaves and fruits.
STOP • STAY CALM • BACK AWAY if you encounter an aggressive one of these
What are dogs
When it is cold, dress in __________________.
A tornado ______________ means there is a tornado in the vicinity.
Trees can cause alot of shade which contributes to _______________conditions
What are icy
These are places where honey bees nest: Name as many as you can
In rocks, pipes, holes, animal burrows, tree cavities, rock crevices and under rocks
Ticks are most active during these months
What are April to September
A tornado____________ means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.
Watch for _____________conditions especially in early hours of the day and where there is leaf and other debris on the ground.
What are icy
Watch out for these when in a remote location and carry any metal tools carefully!
What are low-hanging power lines