SafetyPod2011

kubo's 2011 safety checklist

• appropriate number and type of fire extinguishers

- last year's are stored at gerlach ranch

- inventory, test, and refresh for the current year as needed

- these can be shipped safely in the container truck

- ensure that extinguishers are present near likely fire locations. in prior years at least on flare-up has always occurred at the stoves. other hazards include: generators, structures where power lines pass through, wood shop

- this year (and last), AutoSub is supplying an extinguisher for the village generator, deductible from AS's village dues.

- have a plan for fire extinguisher placement and number of extinguishers needed. adjust per year based on camp size and infrastructure.

- this year we used __# of__ extinguishers and placed them near __(list of locations)__

- this year we bought 3 new fire extinguishers of __the following model and type__

• harnesses/stands/visibility for fire extinguishers
• first aid kit

stored at gerlach ranch

inventory and refresh for the current year as needed

• 2 clearly labeled folders with campers' medical/contact info printed out

store with designated safety folks in camp

label as confidential

• ensure labeling/signage/visibility for all items as needed

• for 2011 i've packed a solar/battery radio of my own to lend to camp. it's a Eton Solarlink FR360

• check burningman.com website for fire extinguisher, emergency, and safety prep guidelines

first aid kit contents

2010 thru 2011 contents -- courtesy of Tish, from last inventory at ranch

• Aspirin
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Tums
• Antifungal cream
• Triple antibiotic ointment (Neosporin)
• Eye drops
• Daytime cold med
• Nighttime cold med
• Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Band-Aids: small, large -- ***kubo: buy 50 medium size bandages in Reno
• Liquid Band-Aids
• Gauze
• Tape for gauze
• Ibuprofen (Advil) -- ***kubo: buy in Reno

labels and other print-outs

• kubo: post docs here after the burn

other notes

• safety is needed for early crew and late crew, not just during the main event. plan accordingly and have a kit on the truck, with documentation and a plan for whatever is at gerlach ranch.
• kubo: revisit Tish email threads w attachments and update here after the burn