Field Day Safety Officer This posted here for your perusal and comment. We will also be looking for volunteer(s) to be the site safety officer, more than one will likely be needed.
Field Day Safety Officer Checklist
To qualify for the 100-point Safety Officer bonus (for Class A stations), a group must appoint a qualified person/s who are present at their site from the beginning of set-up until the end of break-down.
This form is NOT intended to be all inclusive.
The Safety Officer/s certify by submitting this form that due diligence was made to provide a safe operation.
[check any/all that apply] Use the reverse side of this page for notes or lessons learned for next year
___ Safety Officer/s or qualified designated assistant/s was on site for the duration of the event.
___ Safety Officer is designated point of contact for public safety officials.
___ First Aid kit on hand.
___ First Aid - CPR versed or trained participant/s on site for full Field Day period.
___ Fire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located.
___ Access to Weather alerts to monitor for inclement weather.
___ Access to a means to contact police/fire/rescue if needed.
___ As necessary, monitoring participants for hydration and ensuring an adequate water supply is available.
___ Personal protective equipment on hand and utilized ie: climbing belts and/or hard hats
___ Fuel for generator properly stored.
___ Tent stakes properly installed and marked.
___ Temporary antenna structures properly secured and marked.
___ Site secured from tripping hazards during both daytime and nighttime.
___ Site is set up in a neat and orderly manner to reduce hazards.
___ Stations and equipment properly grounded.
___ Minimize risks and control hazards to ensure no injuries to public.
__________________________________________________________ __________________ signature(s) / call(s) date
Revised 5/2026
Field Day Safety Officer Checklist
To qualify for the 100-point Safety Officer bonus (for Class A stations), a group must appoint a qualified person/s who are present at their site from the beginning of set-up until the end of break-down.
This form is NOT intended to be all inclusive.
The Safety Officer/s certify by submitting this form that due diligence was made to provide a safe operation.
[check any/all that apply] Use the reverse side of this page for notes or lessons learned for next year
___ Safety Officer/s or qualified designated assistant/s was on site for the duration of the event.
___ Safety Officer is designated point of contact for public safety officials.
___ First Aid kit on hand.
___ First Aid - CPR versed or trained participant/s on site for full Field Day period.
___ Fire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located.
___ Access to Weather alerts to monitor for inclement weather.
___ Access to a means to contact police/fire/rescue if needed.
___ As necessary, monitoring participants for hydration and ensuring an adequate water supply is available.
___ Personal protective equipment on hand and utilized ie: climbing belts and/or hard hats
___ Fuel for generator properly stored.
___ Tent stakes properly installed and marked.
___ Temporary antenna structures properly secured and marked.
___ Site secured from tripping hazards during both daytime and nighttime.
___ Site is set up in a neat and orderly manner to reduce hazards.
___ Stations and equipment properly grounded.
___ Minimize risks and control hazards to ensure no injuries to public.
__________________________________________________________ __________________ signature(s) / call(s) date
Revised 5/2026