[TMRA] Safety officer

[Brad Ruhberg]

Here’s a posting from the ARES Newsletter about  Safety and the role of the safety officer at Field Day. 


K1CE For a Final: Field Day Safety First
Have a Field Day Safety Officer, and have a great, safe Field Day!
There's a 100-point bonus for groups setting up Class A stations that appoint a Safety Officer who verifies that all safety concerns on the Safety Check List (see below, and the ARRL Field Day Packet) have been met. But, beyond the bonus, in my opinion, every Field Day group should appoint a Safety Officer to spot and mitigate the potential hazards that can challenge participants who naturally are often concentrating on speed of setup, and running up the Q's. Sometimes shortcuts are taken, accidents can happen, and occasionally serious incidents occur.
So, in these days before this weekend's Field Day, take a time out to ensure that your Field Day scene is safe. Think Safety First!
Here is the ARRL Field Day checklist for Safety Officer affirmation and bonus. It's a good starting point -- identify others on your own!
Safety Officer or a qualified designated assistant/s was on site for the duration of the event.
Fuel for generator properly stored.
Fire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located
First Aid kit on hand.
First Aid - CPR - AED trained participant/s on site for full Field Day period.
Access to NWS alerts to monitor for inclement weather.
Tent stakes properly installed and marked.
Temporary antenna structures properly secured and marked.
Site secured from tripping hazards.
Site is set up in a neat and orderly manner to reduce hazards.
Stations and equipment properly grounded.
Access to a means to contact police/fire/rescue if needed.
Safety Officer is designated point of contact for public safety officials.
Minimize risks and control hazards to ensure no injuries to public
As necessary, monitoring participants for hydration and ensuring an adequate water supply is available.



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