Safety BRIEFING
WELCOME- Safety for today and when you are out there individually and not with FOF. Anywhere we say contact a Group Lead please contact FoF or the Forest Service.
Informed Consent & Waiver Form (Sign In/Out Form)
Pre-Registered (or mentioned in email, facebook, etc.) are listed. Please check that info is correct, and enter in any missing information
PreRegister for future events - so we get an idea of who is coming & have contact info if we have to reschedule
Signature now and will be on file for later
Informed Consent and Waiver - beneath Sign In & Out sheet
Sign In & Out Time is used to track man hours and insure everyone returns safely
Photo Waiver - please indicate
Each person needs to be listed individually (adults and all children)
Allergies/Medical Conditions - indicate and then inform Group Lead of details (information kept private)
Pets are to be leashed during all events and owners are required to be in full control of their animal(s) at all times. Pet owners take full responsibility and liability for their animal(s) and the action of their animal(s).
Buddy System/Carpool - Partner up at all times during the cleanup. If you come together, then leave together & preferably cleanup together. Driver is NOT to leave w/o confirming those that came with have signed out.
Identify Group Leads - In orange vests, for info, concerns and instruction of where to proceed. If you hear a loud whistle, locate your group lead. May be moving location or there may be a concern
CleanUp General Directions - spread out & wander, debris blows with the wind, especially downhill. Pick up anything larger than a quarter. Be aware of your surroundings for both people and animals (bears are out), watch where you walk as terrain can be unstable, especially near the road. Lightning storms, wind, nests of bees, snakes in the brush are all concerns. Recreational shooters should be avoided and the area being shot into.
Water- drink lots, more at the Command Center. We encourage refillable water bottles, but have some disposable ones that can also be refilled if you need one.
Supplies: Use what you can, return if you won't need them
Sunscreen & Hand Sanitizer - provided, please apply
Sharps, Toxic/Hazardous materials, etc. - leave where they are and get a Group Lead. Items like batteries, oil, medical syringes, and any suspicious or unusual looking items should be left.
TVs - glass is toxic, rubber gloves & mask required so get a Group Lead
Noxious Weeds & TICKS - brush off pants, clothes, animals etc. before going home and check for ticks
Camps & Campers - avoid occupied areas. If approached, be friendly, explain what we are doing and offer a brochure. If someone is confrontational or a camp may be abandoned, leave the area and notify a Group Lead. Forest Service needs to investigate and clear the area first for any cleanup
Campfire Rings - Use grabber, not gloves as coals may not glow but be hot and could melt fingertips. If concerned it is still hot, get Group Lead to extinguish
Fire Danger Level: for today is ____________
Federal Land & Pike District: All federal & local laws apply. (i.e. marijuana, leash laws, etc.)
Unique Item Contest - take a picture and don't dump so we can see it
Command Center - supplies, water, first aid kit, and SIGN OUT SHEET. Last thing to leave event
Decals - for cars, water bottles, coffee cups, motorcycles, helmets, etc.
Late Arrivals - need to review Safety Briefing with a Group Lead
Injuries -notify Group Lead immediately, who will contact Site Supervisor and fill out an Incident Report
Bathrooms - nearest location is ___________
Group Picture - is at the beginning so gather round. But please share any pictures you take during the event by emailing them to us at contactus@focusontheforest.org
FOF Phone Number: (719) 286-0077 to see if events have been cancelled, text pictures to, etc.
Group Gathering - to follow Clean Up - Lunch is (or is not) provided Acknowledgements - introduction of those present and ask if they would like to add anything
