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GPP ELECTROFISHER
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SAFETY
6. When wading with a boat,
even in shallow water, chest
waders should be worn. An
operator may trip, end up in
a kneeling or sitting position
in the water and receive a
shock.
7. All crew members must be
alert. Operators who control
the power switch must be
constantly aware of the
netters in the electrical field.
DO’S & DON’TS
DO’S:
1. Always be sure that all
personnel are clear of the
electrodes before turning on
the power.
2. Know how to administer first
aid treatment for electrical
shock.
3. Wear flotation devices.
4. Have electrical circuits
checked only by qualified
technicians.
5. Disconnect the power supply
when the electrofisher is not
in use.
DON’TS:
1. Don’t electrofish alone!
2. Don’t continue to electrofish
if your boots or gloves get
wet inside.
3. Don’t operate an electrofisher
if you have had any prior
heart ailments.
4. Don’t operate generators
without covers or screens.
5. Don’t operate generators
without a spark arrester.
clothing
7. Operate slowly and carefully.
Footing in most streams is
poor, and most falls often
occur when operators are
hurrying.
BOAT SAFETY
1. Ground the generator to the
boat hull.
2. Be sure that all the metal
parts on the boat are bonded
to each other electrically.
3. Run all cables through
electrical conduit, or use a
heavy-duty rubber-covered
cord recommended for wet
locations.
4. Make all electrical
connections in water-tight
junction boxes.
5. Each dip netter should have
his own foot switch to control
the output. The switch should
be wired in series with the
emergency off switch of the
boat operator.
BACKPACK SAFETY
1. Before each operation, check
that the frame emergency
release is in working order
and check that the tilt switch
shuts off power if the unit is
tipped more than 45°
2. Wear hip boots or chest-high
waders, with non-skid soles.
3. Wear polarized sunglasses to
help you detect sub-surface
hazards and obstacles.
Beware of turbid water that
can hide unseen sub-surface
obstacles and sudden drop-
offs.
4. Shut off your electrofisher
before entering or leaving a
stream.
5. Do not operate an anode pole
when carrying a backpack
unit weighing more than 20
pounds when in hazardous
conditions.
6. If you get water in boots,
waders, or gloves, stop work
immediately and get dry
PLANNING FOR SAFETY
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