Help outdoor crews recognize rattlesnakes, copperheads and other venomous snakes, avoid bites on the job and know what to do if someone is bitten.
There is a fear of snakes but having knowledge about them, your chances of an unpleasant encounter should be reduced and your personal safety eliminated. The creatures in this film fill an important niche in the environment so avoid killing snakes as they benefit all of us.Program OutlineBackgroundVenomous SnakesTime of Day Snakes are ActiveRecognizing a RattlesnakeRecognizing Other Venomous SnakesCopperheadsStrike PositionVenom ToxicologyEffects of EnvenomationWhat to do if BittenWorking Around SnakesConclusion
Outdoor workers in snake habitat need venomous snake safety training. That includes construction and pipeline crews, utility line workers, surveyors, landscapers, farmworkers, foresters and wildlife staff. The 23-minute English video covers identification, activity times, strike position, venom effects, what to do if bitten and working around snakes.
If a venomous snake bites you, call 911 or get to a hospital right away. Stay calm and keep as still as possible. Remove rings, watches and tight items before swelling starts. Do not cut the wound, suck out venom, apply ice or use a tourniquet.
The venomous snakes found in the United States are rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths (water moccasins) and coral snakes. Rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths are pit vipers with heat-sensing pits between the eyes and nostrils. Coral snakes are smaller and brightly banded. Workers should learn which species live in their region.
Outdoor workers avoid snake bites by watching where they step, sit and reach, especially around rocks, logs, brush and debris piles. Wear boots above the ankle, long pants and heavy gloves. Never try to handle or kill a snake; back away slowly and give it room to leave.
Venomous snakes are most active in warm months, and many shift their activity to dawn, dusk and night during hot weather. In cooler weather they often bask in the sun during the day. Workers clearing brush or moving materials at these times should be especially alert for snakes.
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