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Essential Outdoor Safety Tips for the Sciences: Stay Safe and Prepared

This guide covers vital safety tips for outdoor science activities. Learn the importance of water safety and what to do if you find yourself submerged—don't panic, regain your footing! Discover the proper attire to wear, including the necessity of closed-toed shoes and breathable fabrics for comfort and protection. Familiarize yourself with symptoms and treatments for heat exhaustion and hypothermia. Stay informed about weather conditions and the local wildlife, and always look out for your classmates. Safety is paramount in the outdoor lab!

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Essential Outdoor Safety Tips for the Sciences: Stay Safe and Prepared

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  1. Safety in the Outdoor Sciences Part 1: What to Look for.

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  3. Water Safety • You are NOT a fish! You lost your gill slits 18 years ago! • If you go under – • Do NOT panic! Simply work to regain your footing and then stand up!

  4. Dressing for the Outdoor Lab DO DON’T Wear flip-flops Wear “skinny jeans” Wear excess jewelry • Wear close-toed shoes • Wear cotton or some other breathable fabric • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting attire. • Tie hair back • Be weather –aware, and dress appropriately!

  5. Heat Exhaustion SYMPTOMS confusion dark-colored urine (which indicates dehydration) dizziness fainting fatigue headache muscle cramps nausea pale skin profuse sweating rapid heartbeat TREATMENT Drink plenty of water Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing. Take a cool shower. Apply fans or ice towels.

  6. Hypothermia SYMPTOMS Shivering Clumsiness or lack of coordination Slurred speech or mumbling Stumbling Confusion or difficulty thinking Poor decision making, such as trying to remove warm clothes Drowsiness or very low energy Apathy or lack of concern about one's condition Progressive loss of consciousness Weak pulse Slow, shallow breathing TREATMENT Stop the exposure. Move the victim to warm, dry shelter. Remove wet clothing - leave dry clothing on victim. Wrap the victim with blankets. Warming blankets (like electric blankets) work the best.

  7. Be AWARE… … of the class schedule ahead of time (look for boxed items on board) … of the weather conditions (heat index and wind chill are important factors!) … of the wildlife and plants around you … of what your classmates are doing! Watch each others backs!

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