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FOR 101 - Forest Safety and Orientation
Introduces the fundamentals of safety in the field and of forestry as a profession. Topics include: forest safety, history of forestry, and importance of forestry.
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Forest Safety |
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History of Forestry |
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Importance of Forestry |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
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Prerequisite: Provisional admission |
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Course Guide |
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After completing this section, the student will: |
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FOREST SAFETY |
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Equipment |
Use personal protective equipment. |
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Use equipment safely. |
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Regulations and procedures |
Identify proper snakebite treatment and procedures. |
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Identify OSHA regulations. |
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Hazards |
Identify forest hazards. |
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Identify harmful reptiles. |
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Identify harmful plants. |
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Identify harmful insects. |
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List symptoms of Lyme disease and describe its prevention and treatment. |
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Identify hazards and dangers related to logging. |
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Describe the importance of forestry in the United States and Georgia. |
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Identify major forest regions in the United States. |
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IMPORTANCE OF FORESTRY |
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Value of forestry |
Describe the importance of forestry in the United States and Georgia. |
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Legal responsibilities |
Discuss legal responsibilities of the Forest Technician. |
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Suggested Resources |
Cox, Maynard H. Protocol for Emergency Room Procedures and Hospital Management of Snakebites.
Elliott, C. N. & Mobley, M. D. Southern Forestry. Atlanta: Turner E. Smith & Company.
Foster, S. & Caras, R. A. A Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company.