Summer
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Safety
What ticks are found on the Superior?
Deer & Wood ticks.
The lone star tick is rarely found in Minnesota.
What are some items that you should have before heading to the field in winter?
Hand warmers, water, proper clothing, spare clothing, food, proper footwear, etc...
What is the difference between a tornado watch vs a tornado warning?
Tornado Watch: be prepared
Tornado Warning: take action
When could post accident drug testing occur?
1. Substance use is suspected of having caused or contributed to the accident.
2. Death or injury resulting in immediate hospitalization
3. Damage to gov or private property >$10k
What's the max amount of hours you can work on a Fire Incident?
16
Regular project work = 12 hours
Is anyone here allergic to bees?
Matt is and he carries an EpiPen.
anyone else?
How frequently should you get a snowmobile refresher training?
Initial and then every 4 years
You are outside during a lightning storm, what should you do?
Seek shelter immediately. DO NOT seek shelter under a tree. Find a hard topped metal vehicle with windows rolled up.
How frequently must you do a Defensive and Distracted Driving refresher?
Every 4 years
What should you do when you get extreme sunburn?
Cool the skin gently, moisturize, stay hydrated, manage pain and inflammation, leave blisters alone, avoid additional sun exposure
Name three plants to avoid that cause harm to humans.
Poison Ivy, Wild Parsnip, Stinging Nettle, Poison Hemlock, Spotted Knapweed, Leafy Spurge, Common Tansy, Grecian Foxglove,
Name some symptoms of frostbite.
numbness, tingling, joint stiffness, pain, blistering after warming, skin discoloration, waxy-looking skin
What's one step you can take to limit extreme weather exposure?
check the radar, sign up for weather alerts, be prepared (clothing, vehicle)
You see a logging truck headed your way on a single lane road in winter. What do you do?
back up if possible
take the ditch before getting hit
Will eyewash solution freeze in winter?
absolutely
You're alone in the woods and your ATV wont start. Now what?
check the battery connection, fuel level, did the key pop out?
Do you have service? How far into the woods are you?
Name some high risk zones for black ice.
bridges, overpasses, ramps, shady spots, hwy 61
Air Quality - What AQI level is considered unhealthy?
Good: 0 - 50
Moderate: 51 - 100
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups: 101 - 150
Unhealthy: 151 - 200
Very Unhealthy: 201 - 300
Hazardous: 301 +
What is the maximum amount of time a driver can be behind the wheel within a duty-day?
10 hours
Y or N - Do you have Brad Bayliss's phone number saved somewhere?
Office: 218-453-8628
Heat stroke is defined by a core body temperature of _____F?
104F
105F-108F is a life threatening medical emergency that can result in multi-organ failure.
-7F
Flooding - How many inches of fast moving water does it take to carry a car away?
12 inches.
18-24 inches can carry away SUVs, trucks and vans.
You get in a car accident with another vehicle. What steps do you take now?
1. make sure everyone is safe
2. Take photos
3. Exchange names, license #s, Insurance info
4. ID witnesses and request statements (SF-94 Witness Statement Form)
5. Complete SF-91 Operators Report of Motor Vehicle Accident at the scene of the accident
6. Follow eSafety “How To” Quick Reference Guide for Reporting a Motorized Vehicle Accident
Who is the Safety Manager for the Superior?
Amber Jackson
LAU Safety Rep - Zoie