Eastern Crews
So, you’re leading a crew in the East?
This section is devoted to all the leaders who are leading crews out East this summer. Just for you, we have compiled a list of all the reasons why leading crews out East makes you hardcore. All submissions taken from 2010 Job Hazard Analysis forms from Eastern Crews….enjoy!
Hazards of the East
Wild Horses!
Fire ants!!
Alligators!
Coral Reefs!
Bioluminescent bacteria!
Black Bears!!
Extreme Heat and Humidity!!
Poison Ivy!
Poison Oak!
Poison Parsnip!! (you’ll find out if you’re leading in VT….)
Poison Sumac!!
Chiggers!
Mosquitoes!!
TICKS!!!
Stinging Nettle!
Sharks!?
Lightening!
Hurricanes!!
Rednecks?!
Scorpions!!
Mountain Lions!
Poisonous Snakes!!
Black Widow Spiders!
Brown Recluse Spiders!!
Oil Spills!!
Epidemics!
Wild Boars!!!
Elk!
Logging Trucks!!
Only the strong survive on Eastern crews and the payoffs rock! The beautiful Appalachians/White Mountains/Green Mountains/Smokies/Blue Ridge, for sure the best swimming holes, live music (the heart of Bluegrass country for some!), Farmer’s Markets, the Atlantic Ocean, the first sunrise of the new day, and some of the coolest technical work projects in the country. Despite all of the coolness, the East also has its challenges too. In order to help you and your crew stay safe and healthy in the field, we have a few tools, protocols, and suggestions for you to follow.