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Hazards 2
Hazards 2
Environments
By Scott & Kane
Introduction to Hazards
2
Defining a Hazard
3
Hazards in an Outdoor
Environment
• Physical • Radiation
• Chemical • Psychological
• Ergonomic • Biological
4
Drawing Activity
5
Controlled Fire
7
Uncontrolled Fire
• To avoid a wildfire:
- Avoid fire prone areas when conditions are bad.
- Listen in to fire warnings (Radio announcements, phone alerts, etc.).
- Be aware of warning signs (Smoke, visible flames, etc.).
• If caught in a wildfire:
- Use a predetermined escape route for easy evacuation
- They can rarely be outran so locate a body of water or find a depressed, clear, lightly
vegetated area to occupy and stay low.
- Minimise smoke inhalation by breathing through a damp cloth.
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Treating Burns
• The environment around you is full of different surfaces types and heights.
• When in an outdoor environment, there are many tripping and slipping
hazards (Mud, rocks, elevations/depressions etc.).
• Appropriate footwear paired with a carefully planned step helps to ensure
safe travels.
• When near elevated areas, maximise the space between yourself, others
and the any potential drops.
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Bodies of Water
• Crossing rivers:
- Identifying safe locations to cross.
- Understanding how to cross.
- What to do if someone falls into the river.
• Swimming:
- Scoping out hazards (Marine life, non-visible threats under
the water, etc.).
- Health of the water.
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Wildlife
• Dangerous wildlife:
- Identifying tracks/footprints
- Following guidelines for avoiding or leaving the area of the animal
• Pests/insects:
- Things such as ants, mosquitos etc.
- Avoiding ant hill’s or termite nest.
- Not setting up camp around the danger areas for these animals.
• Avoiding wildlife:
- Leaving areas if dangerous animals found
- Not walking into areas there are dangerous animals regularly.
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Scenario Activity
• In 2 groups, create a short performance based off the
scenario you have been provided or create your own
hazardous outdoor environment scenario to share with
the group.
• You have 10 minutes to prepare, using anything you
can find, before presenting in front of the group.
• In your performance:
- Depict the warning signs of the hazard
- Display correct response to the situation
- Add creative flair
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Conclusion
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References
• Means, T. (2019). Lightning Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from
https://www.thoughtco.com/lightning-warning-signs-3444259
• National Geographic. (2019a). Learn More About Wildfires. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/wildfires/
• National Geographic. (2019b). Learn Wildfire Safety Tips. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/wildfire-safety-tips/
• National Weather Service. (n.d.). Lightning Science: Five Ways Lightning Strikes People. Retrieved
July 22, 2019, from https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-struck
• Sanders, J. (2018). 5 Simple Steps to Campfire Safety. Retrieved July 22, 2019, from
17 https://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/5-simple-steps-to-campfire-safety