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Safety ProceduresYour safety is top priority. If at any point you find your volunteer post conditionsuncomfortable in any way, please advise the Volunteer Coordinator immediately so changescan be made.It is important that you adhere to the following safety tips and regulations:Emergency ProceduresIn the event of an emergency, call the Cheekwood Security Department immediatelyat 354-6386.General Safety for Garden and Special Event VolunteersBefore starting tasks, reconfirm physical limitations, including:-Lifting restrictions-Allergies (insect or plant related)-Heart conditions-Pregnancy-Other conditions affecting ability to perform assigned tasksAttireBeware of loose clothing, as it can get caught on things. We ask that volunteers refrain fromwearing tank tops. Tee shirts will help with air circulation which keeps you cooler. If youchoose to wear shorts, please keep the length to mid-thigh or longer.Protective clothing and eye protection should be used as needed. We require that gardenvolunteers wear closed toed shoes.Please see the Volunteer Coordinator if you forget to bring sunblock or insect repellant. Wekeep extras in the office.Heat Related EmergenciesHeat in Tennessee can be particularly humid. Pace yourself as the day warms up. Takefrequent breaks to rest. Ask your staff liaison where the nearest water cooler is located andhydrate yourself regularly. Find shade.During periods of prolonged heat and humidity, susceptible persons may fall victim to anyoneof several heat related emergencies. Contact Security at 354-6386 to respond. Commonexamples include:20
-Heat Cramps: Muscular pains and spasms due to heavy exertion, usually occurring in thelegs or abdomen. Treatment: Get to a cooler place, resting in a comfortable position. Drinkcool water every fifteen minutes.-Heat Exhaustion: Cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea orvomiting; dizziness; exhaustion; body temperature near normal. Treatment: Get to a coolerplace; loosen tight clothing and apply a cool, wet cloth or towel. If conscious, give coolwater to drink. Rest, and watch for changes in the condition.-Heat Stroke (sun stroke): Life threatening! Sweating stops; body temperature can rise sohigh that brain damage or even death can occur. Treatment: Help is needed fast! CallSecurity immediately. Move the victim to a cooler place, and quickly cool the body byimmersion in a cool bath, or by wrapping them in cool, wet towels - then fan. Watch forirregular breathing. Keep victim lying down and continue to cool the body.Basic Sun Safety TipsWear sun glasses to ward off the sun from your eyes. Remember that clouds scatter sunlight.Therefore you can get a sunburn even on a cloudy day.Using Sunblock:-Use a sunblock with a PF of 15 or greater. An ounce of sunblock will effectively cover yourentire body.-Apply sunblock at least 15-30 minutes before venturing out into the sun and reapply at leastevery hour. Re-apply at least every hour. Re-apply more often if you are perspiring heavily orswimming.-Use sunblock with higher PF’s on areas that need extra protection like the tip of yournose, your ears, your collarbone, the tops of your feet, and your shoulders.-Do not use sunblock on your lips. Instead, use only sun protection products designedspecifically for lips. Keep all sunblock and sun medications away from your eyes.Watch for TicksThe following are some tips that can protect you from tick bites:-Wear light-colored clothing. This allows you to see a tick more easily.-Wear a hat and long-sleeved shirt.-Tuck your clothes in- shirts into pants and pants into socks. Use a rubber band or tape thearea where the socks and pants meet to prevent ticks from getting under clothing.-Use an insect repellant with DEET on exposed skin and clothes.-Avoid underbrush, fallen trees, and tall grass21
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