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			<title><![CDATA[Safety Equipment Inventory]]></title>
			<link>https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1705</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:12 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[This equipment/supplies are available to club members for any event they are participating in. Ask and ye shall receive......<br />
<br />
Our current PPE list <br />
<br />
First Aid Kit 1 Tom VA3TS <br />
Fire Extinguisher 1  Tom VA3TS (on loan from VE3RQY)<br />
VHF Repeater, VE3OST portable with cavities tuned to 146.895- 40W no tone, 120vac<br />
VHF Antenna: Ringo Ranger 1 Frank VA3GUF Mounted on wooden sawhorse + 16ft white coax<br />
Hardhat 1 Tom VA3TS<br />
<br />
A-Safe TV50RS Safety Vest 10 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Safety Cones 22 Frank VA3GUF 1 is a Safeco Safety vest<br />
GBARC Magnet signs 2 Frank VA3GUF Received from Marvin VE3VCG at October 2025 club meeting.<br />
GBARC Banner with 4 x 4’ poles 1 Frank VA3GUF Comes with a box of pegs/stakes, string and bungee.<br />
GBARC Sandwich signs 8 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Direction Arrows, white plastic hard 5 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Direction Arrows, white plastic corrugated 3 Frank VA3GUF <br />
40ft Polyrope (NEW) 2 Frank VA3GUF]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[This equipment/supplies are available to club members for any event they are participating in. Ask and ye shall receive......<br />
<br />
Our current PPE list <br />
<br />
First Aid Kit 1 Tom VA3TS <br />
Fire Extinguisher 1  Tom VA3TS (on loan from VE3RQY)<br />
VHF Repeater, VE3OST portable with cavities tuned to 146.895- 40W no tone, 120vac<br />
VHF Antenna: Ringo Ranger 1 Frank VA3GUF Mounted on wooden sawhorse + 16ft white coax<br />
Hardhat 1 Tom VA3TS<br />
<br />
A-Safe TV50RS Safety Vest 10 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Safety Cones 22 Frank VA3GUF 1 is a Safeco Safety vest<br />
GBARC Magnet signs 2 Frank VA3GUF Received from Marvin VE3VCG at October 2025 club meeting.<br />
GBARC Banner with 4 x 4’ poles 1 Frank VA3GUF Comes with a box of pegs/stakes, string and bungee.<br />
GBARC Sandwich signs 8 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Direction Arrows, white plastic hard 5 Frank VA3GUF <br />
Direction Arrows, white plastic corrugated 3 Frank VA3GUF <br />
40ft Polyrope (NEW) 2 Frank VA3GUF]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Field Day Safety Officer Checklist]]></title>
			<link>https://www.gbarc.ca/ForumBB/showthread.php?tid=1704</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:06:32 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<span style="color: #333333;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">Field Day Safety Officer Checklist</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">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.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">This form is NOT intended to be all inclusive.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">The Safety Officer/s certify by submitting this form that due diligence was made to provide a safe operation.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">[check any/all that apply]  Use the reverse side of this page for notes or lessons learned for next year</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-size: 1pt;" class="mycode_size"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Safety Officer/s or qualified designated assistant/s was on site for the duration of the event.  </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Safety Officer is designated point of contact for public safety officials.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ First Aid kit on hand.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ First Aid - CPR versed or trained participant/s on site for full Field Day period.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Fire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Access to Weather alerts to monitor for inclement weather.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Access to a means to contact police/fire/rescue if needed.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ As necessary, monitoring participants for hydration and ensuring an adequate water supply is available.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Personal protective equipment on hand and utilized ie: climbing belts and/or hard hats</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Fuel for generator properly stored.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Tent stakes properly installed and marked.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Temporary antenna structures properly secured and marked.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Site secured from tripping hazards during both daytime and nighttime.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Site is set up in a neat and orderly manner to reduce hazards.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Stations and equipment properly grounded.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Minimize risks and control hazards to ensure no injuries to public.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">______________________________</span>____________________________ __________________ signature(s) / call(s) date</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Revised 5/2026</span></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="color: #333333;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b"><span style="color: #c10300;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">Field Day Safety Officer Checklist</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">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.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">This form is NOT intended to be all inclusive.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">The Safety Officer/s certify by submitting this form that due diligence was made to provide a safe operation.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">[check any/all that apply]  Use the reverse side of this page for notes or lessons learned for next year</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-size: 1pt;" class="mycode_size"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Safety Officer/s or qualified designated assistant/s was on site for the duration of the event.  </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Safety Officer is designated point of contact for public safety officials.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ First Aid kit on hand.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ First Aid - CPR versed or trained participant/s on site for full Field Day period.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Fire extinguisher on hand and appropriately located.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Access to Weather alerts to monitor for inclement weather.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Access to a means to contact police/fire/rescue if needed.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ As necessary, monitoring participants for hydration and ensuring an adequate water supply is available.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Personal protective equipment on hand and utilized ie: climbing belts and/or hard hats</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Fuel for generator properly stored.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Tent stakes properly installed and marked.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Temporary antenna structures properly secured and marked.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Site secured from tripping hazards during both daytime and nighttime.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Site is set up in a neat and orderly manner to reduce hazards.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Stations and equipment properly grounded.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">___ Minimize risks and control hazards to ensure no injuries to public.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size"><span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font"><span style="font-size: medium;" class="mycode_size">______________________________</span>____________________________ __________________ signature(s) / call(s) date</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #008e02;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: 'droid sans', sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">Revised 5/2026</span></span>]]></content:encoded>
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