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that bit closer for a look ? Clowning around close to the edge ? Rushing ? Wet conditions ? Rocks amp。 sticks ? You just might slip for the last time. Safety Around Cliffs ? One slip and……. ? Rules for around cliffs – 3 body lengths from edge. ? If it is higher than a body length then a fall can be life threatening You guys above be careful you do not knock rocks on us below If rocks from above were a threat how could you manage this group in a safer manner? Mosquitoes I will keep you awake, and drink your blood all night long Keep your tent done up at all times otherwise it will fill with bugs, spiders, snakes, pack rats. Precaution against night visitors Discussion Point ? Has anyone every had a tick? Show of hands? ? What triggered your senses to alert you to the fact that you had a tick? Ticks I usually hide in places that are dark, moist and warm, like in your hair, under your arms, in between your legs You will know I am on you as I initially make you itchy. If left in I can cause numbness and even paralysis Does anyone know how to get me out? Repellant: Ammonia or gasoline Grease Gently extract with tweezers Heat Don’t sit in long grass or bush in tick season Leeches I’m harmless I don’t like insect repellant Salt, flicking, repellant all get me off I itch Insect Stings or Spider Bites If I bite you, pressure bandage, imobilise amp。 don’t move until help arrives If I bite you, put a cold press over the bite area Funnel Web Red Back Allergic Reactions I am friendly to most but I can cause a life threatening allergic reaction to some If you are allergic have your preventative injection with you on hike Let your friends and hike group mates know what to do if you get stung or have a reaction! Other people can be allergic to vegetation or food EG: Peanuts. Snake Bite ? Calm amp。 reassure person ? Immobilise bitten extremity with firm elastic bandage from fingers or toes up ? Do not move casualty, seek help immediately ? Do not allow patient to move or walk around First Aid If Bitten Precautions with Snakes I feel vibrations in the ground and will be long gone if I hear you ing Discussion Point 1. If you and your hike group are walking along a track and e across a snake that appears dead (asleep or alive), what should you do? a. Hit it with a stick b. Jump over it c. Throw a rock on it d. Stamp loudly from a distance until it moves away, and then give it a wide birth. Water We paddle in it We go camping next to it It is our water supply Water Quality I can cause diarrhea I can make you sick What kind of circumstances lead to my existence? Not washing hands after toileting Not washing dishes Drinking untreated water Water Quality Take the time to filter, it could stop you being very ill Cooking with your Trangia Stove Metho Fuel When cooking no one is allowed inside the circle Cooking is one of the great activities you do on hike however there are some safety rules you need to follow No washing up in the river. Clean up before fire River Crossing Awareness Water Crossings ? The most likely cause of death in bush walking accidents ? Rivers are dynamic and change rapidly after rain ? What is safe one day could be a death trap the next ? Never cross flooded rivers by any means ? IE) Swimming, across logs, walking, with ropes Sit and wait for help, you will be late, but alive ?Summary ? Safety of students and staff is a joint effort. ? We will train you to the best of our ability. ? In return you MUST ensure all the training, rules and guidelines are followed. ? These are in place for your safety.