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This document is contained within the Fire Management Toolbox on Wilderness.net. Since other related resources found in this toolbox may be of interest, you can visit this toolbox by visiting the following URL: http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=toolboxes&sec=fir e. All toolboxes are products of the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Situational Awareness, Risk Management and Job Hazard Analysis in Wilderness Safety • Your safety should be your primary concern • All activities should reflect this commitment • It is a joint responsibility • It is your right to speak out when you have safety concerns • There is nothing you do that is so important or urgent to justify unsafe decisions Situational Awareness • Perception vs. Reality • Factors that reduce situational awareness • Pay attention to current and changing conditions. • Good situational awareness requires constant attention and processing Risk Management • Identify Hazards • Assess Hazards • Make Decisions (Do benefits outweigh potential costs? • Implement controls • Revaluate your decision. Is it still a good decision? Accident Reporting • You are required to immediately report every job-related accident or incident. Wilderness Resource Advisor JHA • Tick Bites, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Tick Fever, West Nile Virus, Hantavirus, Plague, Raptors, etc. WRA JHA • Bee Stings – Allergic reactions, painful stings. Mosquito Bites, No See-ums – Skin Irritation, Encephalitis Dehydration • Drink a ½ quart of water every hour. • Limit caffeine intake • Avoid exposure to the sun Uneven Terrain • Tripping over Rocks • Wear proper boots • Walk never run down a slope • Maintain safe distance between people • Lift knees high to clear vegetation and downed trees Solar Ultraviolet Radiation • Keep exposed skin covered • Use sunscreen • Weather • Lightening Rattlesnakes • Wear high topped boots • Be aware of your surroundings • Be careful where placing your feet and hands Hunting Season Fire • Fire weakened trees, stump holes, jackpots • Be fire ready • Don’t work beyond qualifications • PPE • Communication Heat Stress • Take Appropriate Breaks • Maintain proper hydration • Eat Driving & Office Hazards In Summary, there is no better place to be than in wilderness. However it comes with risks, but those risks can be safely mitigated