LARG Field Day Safety Checklist 2017 [ DRAFT! Version May 2017 ]

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1 [ame B] [allsign B] Lead afety fficer -[ellphone B] [eed n ite uy!] [ame B] [allsign B] sst. afety fficer [ellphone B] [B 07?] [ame B] [allsign B] sst. afety fficer [ellphone B] [B 07?] [ame B] [allsign B] ore ssistant afety fficers elcome! [B 07?] ene arrison V afety fficer oordinar [orry, on travel on!] BK: his checklist provides reminders and handy guidance for ensuring a safe L event! lease read heed! Bonus!! L awards L 00 points for active afety fficers, from beginning end! lso, this list supports completion of the official L hecklist, which will be included with the L documentation. >> afety 00 points!! :-) L: verybody at the L is responsible for staying alert and ensuring safety, for themselves, their family and friends, and any visirs and guests. he afety fficer eam plans cruise during the event and will be there assist and advise. f you spot a hazard, please fix it fast, if you can! f you need help, please ask! lus advise us? our diligence and constructive suggestions are always welcome! nd please help us improve this checklist, and be safer in the future, o! lease send suggestions ene V on 70-- or at V@arrl.net.! : Based on the L ield ay afety fficer hecklist 07 v. (equired elements plus essential upgrades are highlighted in LL). (ources): he uidance: his L ield ay afety fficer hecklist (free copies for everyone!). ontacts: Lists of L participants afety upport ersonnel, including afety fficers, persons trained/experienced in irst id,,, plus (hopefully) irst esponders, dvance Life upport, ire ighters, as available. (ee L afety kill ign-up List) edical: irst id Kit(s), (if able?) gear, sun burn, insect sting, water, ice ziplock bags, etc., edical irst esponders. (ultiple sources) [ borrow??] ublic afety: Land-line cellphones, plus contact information for calling (9) guiding fire/rescue/police. (ultiple sources. ead info below in afety hecklist) perational afety: ire xtinguishers, grounding bonding systems, barrier flagging tapes, gloves helmets (for wers), headlamps flashlights (night), etc. (ultiple sources) eather: weather alert receiver. (ene V) omms: n uty afety fficer cellphone. (ee List ach B ellphone) age of 6

2 0 0 uel for generar properly sred. (ee also -enerars -xtinguishers.) se only marked fuel-approved containers, preferably with aumatic shuff spouts (spring loaded). Locate fuels upwind of generars, ward but downwind of tations, and well away from people, facilities and flammable materials. ith barrier or flagging tapes, establish a clearly marked fuel zone. non-flammable sun weather shelter is good. Keep fire extinguisher near the tation (not the fuel!) and upwind! enerars lectric ower istribution. [dded] (ee also -uels -xtinguishers.) Locate generars well downwind of both fuels and tations (and fire extinguishers!), and well away from people, facilities and flammable materials, preferably at distant end of long cords. ith barrier or flagging tapes, establish a clearly marked generar zone. non-flammable sun and weather shelter is good, especially as a noise barrier. or safety, generars are isolated not grounded. xtension cords are wrapped low and anchored at generar, then looped in sockets, for strain relief and continuity. ather route cables neatly, well away from people movement lanes areas, clearly mark with parallel barrier or nclude circuit breaker power strips. urge arresrs, and especially s are better! ire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located. (ee also -uels -enerars) se only L approved fire extinguishers. inimum: pound ype B (or B?) dry chemical. Better! 5 pound ype B carbon dioxide (). Keep fire extinguisher near the tation (not the fuel!). emember, keep extinguishers upwind of fuels and generars! (ote ost dry chemical units are K for fuels generars. But B types typically use mono-ammonium phosphate, which is very corrosive and will destroy your electronics!! or your precious am gear, get a less corrosive B sodium-bicarbonate, or best a B noncorrosive urple K or unit.) irst id kit on hand. (ee also,, ) he designated irst id tation is the ood ent. nly basic gear includes a irst id Kit, plus (as available) modest support (cots, chairs tables, shade shelter, water snacks, etc). age of 6

3 0 0 f feasible, additional gear skills (,, BL, L ) will be provided or available on site. he tation is staffed n all as needed. or true emergencies, dial 9. Lovettsville Volunteer ire escue is 0 minutes away! (ee below.) irst id, and trained participants on site for full ield ay period. (ee also,, ) ee ersonnel oster for edical skills gear. xpect most, edical irst esponders in L be ams dispersed on site and busy making contacts! he tation is staffed n all as needed. kills include only Basic irst id, plus if possible. f feasible, additional gear skills (,, BL, L ) will be provided or available on site. or true emergencies, dial 9. Lovettsville Volunteer ire escue is 0 minutes away! (ee below.) 5 ccess alerts monir for inclement weather. oul weather events, especially thundersrms, are of great concern and must be expected and planned. n eather lert eceiver will be stationed at the ood ent, or or other continuously manned location. n event of a local lert, whomever hears it should lease take notes of the incident times, and promptly contact the. nd if necessary advise and warn all tations and personnel on site. ll personnel on site should pragmatically and promptly protect themselves, plus their tations gear. (ee 0 below) 6 ent stakes properly installed and marked. (ee also 7, 8, 9) Locate tations tents within easy view and close safe access from people movement lanes areas. [L] ents and guy wires must be located at least ten feet away from any permanent structure. takes guy lines must be clearly marked with parallel barrier or nclude all stakes, plus along lines at least 6 feet up. 7 emporary antenna structures properly secured and marked. (ee also 6, 8, 9) Locate antenna masts wers near their tations, but well away from people movement lanes areas. [L] asts, wers, and guy wires must be located at least ten feet age of 6

4 0 0 away from any permanent structure. [L] B577 telescoping wers are great but hazardous! ust have and follow the manual and L B577 checklist. nsure all masts wers are solidly anchored at base(s), plus stakes lines, ensure structural strength integrity, especially during winds and srms. ast wer telescoping mechanisms must be locked/secured prevent unintentional collapse or retraction. lus, trailer mounted masts wers must also be anchored and/or wheels chocked. eed we say it? here are wer climbing during operations! takes guy lines must be clearly marked with parallel barrier or nclude all stakes, plus along lines at least 6 feet up. ith barrier or flagging tapes, establish a clearly marked wer zone. ather route cables neatly, well away from people movement lanes areas, clearly mark with parallel barrier or 8 ite secured from tripping hazards. (ee also 6, 7, 9) specially consider visibility in weather or darkness! elocate and/or prevent placement of any objects or tripping hazards within or near people movement lanes or areas. f feasible, clearly mark any hazards, or at least key portions, with barrier flagging tapes, traffic cones, parked vehicles, or other means. takes guy lines must be clearly marked with parallel barrier or nclude all stakes, plus along lines at least 6 feet up. ather route cables neatly, well away from people movement lanes areas, clearly mark with parallel barrier or ith barrier or flagging tapes, establish clearly marked fuel, generar, and wer zones, well away from people movement lanes areas. 9 ite is set up in a neat and orderly manner reduce hazards. (ee also 6, 7, 8) Locate tations tents within easy view and close safe access from people movement lanes areas. [L] espect our 5J ost! asts, wers, tents guy wires must be located at least ten feet away from any permanent structure. ssess likely routes and flows of persons within the site, including tations, ood, parking, etc. nclude L experienced persons, visirs and inexperienced persons, and especially children. specially consider visibility in weather or darkness! s suitable, establish recommended lanes or areas along the age of 6

5 0 0 driveway, the tations ood, etc. elocate and/or prevent placement of any objects or tripping hazards within or near these people movement lanes or areas. f feasible, clearly mark these lanes or areas, or at least key portions, with barrier and flagging tapes, traffic cones, parked vehicles, and/or other means. takes guy lines must be clearly marked with parallel barrier or nclude all stakes, plus along lines at least 6 feet up. ather route cables neatly, well away from people movement lanes areas, clearly mark with parallel barrier or ith barrier or flagging tapes, establish clearly marked fuel, generar, and wer zones, well away from people movement lanes areas. 0 tations and equipment properly grounded. se a ground stake as each station s single point ground. onnect major gear (transceivers, amplifiers, power supplies, surge arresrs for antenna cables or power, etc). se heavy braid or wire. n event of nearby thundersrms, disconnect antenna cables from radios gear and set aside. (ee 5 above) Likewise disconnect long power cables from gear, o. f able, protect connecrs with zip-lock bags tape. hut down radios gear. rotect your eam and take shelter. ouses cars are good! ccess means contact police/fire/rescue if needed. (ee also,, ) ial 9. on mergency Location: 8668 ierra Lane, Lovettesville, V. irections: rom Lovettsville ire ompany, turn right (outh) on t 87, go.8 miles, turn right (est) on ierra Lane, go 0. mile end, turn right and look for afety uides. f you need them fast, call them! nd lease call the soonest, if not before? Be sure that or somebody meets the esponders when they arrive at the corner at the road, and directs them the incident or patient! ave somebody take notes times, o. irst p priority ensure patients are treated!! afety fficer is designated point of contact for public safety officials. (ee also,,, ) ee ersonnel oster for afety fficers duty times. he afety fficers plan meet with any ublic afety personnel, in age 5 of 6

6 0 0 event of any incident, and also welcome them the activities. n event of an incident, the may request your assistance guide or assist irst esponders, etc. inimize risks and control hazards ensure no injuries public. preliminary informal isk ssessment has been conducted, based on previous events, plus inputs from several experienced participants. ost issues are already included in and addressed by this checklist. ll personnel are urged make suitable observations, and contribute constructive suggestions, improve safety! afety fficer or a qualified designated assistant was on site for the duration of the event. (ee also ) ee ersonnel oster for afety fficers duty times. n uty afety fficer: (uty oken) [B 07?] [his floating uty phone is loaned by ene V, just for ] Lead : [ame B], [allsign B], -[ellphone B] sst : [ame B], [allsign B], -[ellphone B] sst : [ame B], [allsign B], -[ellphone B] oordinar: ene arrison, V, --- [B 07?] [orry, ene V on travel not able help at ield ay! <:-( ] 5 s necessary, moniring participants for hydration and ensures an adequate water supply is available. ater is available at the ood ent, including bottles. ll personnel are responsible for their own welfare, including safety, water food, personal protection gear... tation operars should monir their eam, especially during those intense contact Q runs! 6 ocumentation. [dded] verybody! lease take phos notes of not only safety issues, but also good ideas and solutions for operations, training publicity! 7 8 -end- age 6 of 6