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When
working outdoors be cautious of the following
1. Avoid contaminating soil extractions by washing the extractor in between each soil sample (get all dirt out and wash off the extra)
2.
Watch out for
storms and fallen electrical wires.
3.
Beware of bees
4.
Use bug spray to
prevent mosquito bites
5.
Wear appropriate
field gear (boots, long pants, long sleeve shirt, rain racket with hood, gloves
etc.)
6.
Make sure you have
a first aid kit
When
working indoors be cautious of the following
1.
Wear goggles and
gloves at all times
2.
Do not wash soil
measures (be careful they are fragile and will snap)
3.
Always keep long
hair tied back
4.
Never wear open
toed shoes
5.
No food or drink in
the lab
6.
Remember to convert
data to ppm
7.
Wash tubes in
between chemical tests to avoid contamination