Safety Precautions!

* Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions
1) Pin up your hair (especially fringe) neatly at all times
2) Tuck in loose clothing
3) Remove any hanging items on the body
4) Never run around the outdoor cooking area
5) Weigh down items like the plastic bags, which might be blown away and catch fire.
6) Make sure that the water level in the pail is always at least ¾ full.
7) Always drink sufficient water to prevent dehydration
8) Stop when you feel tired and swop with your partner
9) Always remember to have everything ready (rags, pot stand, pail of water, matchsticks, check with the food preparation people etc) before starting the fire.
10) If any accidents happen, approach any leaders of persons-in-charge immediately

Safety Precautions: Turfing
1) All spectators/patrol members have to stand at least 1m away from the guide who is turfing.
2) Ensure the pit is deep enough so that the fire will not get out of control and hurt any campers/burn the grass. [ Remember Guide Law No. 5: A Guide is kind to all living things :]
3) Turf in an area well away from dry bushes, hanging branches so as to prevent fire from spreading to the surrounding areas.
4) Water the turfs regularly to keep them moist for replacement at the end of the activity.
5) Do not use a changkul whose head is loose.
6) Do not lift the changkul above your ear level.
7) Be careful with the changkul as it is very sharp.
8) After turfing, do not leave the changkul leaving around. Place them parallel to any bushes, shrubs or pail with its blade facing the ground.

Safety Precautions: Fire Lighting
1) Never leave the fire unattended.
2) Do not sit near the pit area.
3) Do not pour any flammable substances or objects into the fire as this may result in a fire hazard.
4) Do not stand in the direction of the smoke.
5) Blow at fire along with the direction of the wind, with the head close to the ground.
6) Use a tucking wood to maintain the fire.
7) Feed the fire consistently.

Safety Precautions: Putting Out Fire
1) When putting out a fire make sure there are no more glowing embers/
2) When sprinkling the water onto the pit, do not flood/pour water as hot ash may be splashed out. Sprinkle just enough to cool the ash.