Stewards’ Workday Tips
Signing Up to Lead Workdays:
In Preparation for Your Workday:
Before You Begin Your Workday:
End of Your Workday
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Appropriate Protective Clothing and Gear:
Transportation Vehicles:
Use of Power Tools and Vehicles:
Use of Herbicides:
Burn Piles:
Other Hazards:
Emergency Resources:
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Nachusa Safety Briefing Checklist
- Walking hazards: Nachusa’s terrain is uneven. Pay attention to where you are walking, as there are often depressions, animal holes, branches, briars, or other hazards along the way. When walking through the woods, be sure that branches and brambles do not snap back and hit the person behind you.
- Bison precautions: Unless accompanied by a trained volunteer or staff member, no one can enter the bison unit on foot or drive into the bison unit. When a bison's tail begins to raise, it is stressed and agitated, so do everything possible to keep yourself and the group calm in the presence of the bison. Never walk towards an animal. Stay 100 feet away from the bison at all times, even when separated by a fence. If the herd or a solo animal approaches you, walk perpendicular to their path to get out of the way. You can also wait in a truck until the animals pass by.
UPDATED 05/2022