1.10. Safety in Surveying

Try these first

1. 1.

   What should surveyors wear for visibility?

   Hint

   Think about what helps people see you.

2. 2.

   Name one item found in a first-aid kit.

   Hint

   What do you use to cover a cut?

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of wearing fluorescent safety vests?

   • To be fashionable
   • To increase visibility
   • To keep warm

   Hint

   Think about why you want people to see you better.

4. 4.

   True or False: It is safe to work directly under live overhead wires without precautions.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider electrical risks.

5. 5.

   A survey team is assigned to a site near a heavily used road. What safety measures should they implement before commencing their work?

   Hint

   What are the first things you think of when working near traffic?

6. 6.

   How should a surveyor prepare for embarking on a survey in extreme weather conditions?

   Hint

   Think about how weather affects your physical state.