Job Hazard Analysis: BioBlitz

FY2026.0
Written By: J. Buechel, 4/20/2024
Reviewed: J. Buechel, 12/1/2025

Tasks	Hazards	Preventions
Outdoor activities	Hot-weather hazards Cold-weather hazards Severe-weather hazards Walking over uneven surfaces Insect or other animal bites Poison ivy exposure	Drink plenty of water, avoid standing in the sun for prolonged times, and seek rest in shaded, cool locations, wearing sunscreen for exposed skin Dress appropriately for the weather Seek shelter when the weather feels unsafe or is unsafe Beware of trip, slip, and fall hazards. Wearing bug spray, being aware of possible biting animals Identify possible poison ivy to prevent urushiol exposure.