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# If you see something unsafe, say so. Everyone has permission to say, “That does not seem safe” or “I do not feel safe.”
# If you see something unsafe, say so. Everyone has permission to say, “That does not seem safe” or “I do not feel safe.”
# If someone points out an unsafe condition, stop and correct it right away.
# If someone points out an unsafe condition, stop and correct it right away.
# [[BEECN_Caches#BEECN_Cache_Boxes|Fully loaded cache carts weigh approximately 250 pounds]]. Always use two people to move them.
# [[BEECN_Caches#BEECN_Cache_Boxes|Fully loaded cache carts weigh approximately 250 pounds]]. It takes a minimum of two people to move them.


=== Conduct at the BEECN Cache and Site ===
=== Conduct at the BEECN Cache and Site ===
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=== Personal Security ===
=== Personal Security ===
a. Volunteers must never carry firearms or other weapons when volunteering at a BEECN. A folding knife or knife with less than a twelve-inch blade is acceptable as a tool.


b. If confronted by a person at any time who intends to take the equipment and/or harm the volunteers, volunteers must not engage physically or verbally. Leave the equipment and walk away,and call out for help. Do not attempt to confront any threatening person.
# Volunteers must never carry firearms or other weapons when volunteering at a BEECN. A folding knife or knife with less than a twelve-inch blade is acceptable as a tool.
# If confronted by a person at any time who intends to take the equipment and/or harm the volunteers, volunteers must not engage physically or verbally. Leave the equipment and walk away, and call out for help. Do not attempt to confront any threatening person.


=== BEECN Set Up ===
=== BEECN Set Up ===
a. Push the cache to a set up location at the BEECN site that is:


* At least 12’ x 12’ in area
# Bring the equipment to a set up location at the BEECN site that is:
* Level
#* At least 12’ x 12’ in area
* Not under trees or power lines
#* Level  
* Away from tall buildings and any brick or block structures
#* Not under trees or power lines
#* Away from tall buildings and any brick or block structures
# Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags).
# Set up the tent canopy using the instructions in the [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Setting Up Tent Canopy|next subsection]].
# Load batteries into the radio and turn the radio on. See page 19 for instructions.
# Turn the radio to your assigned radio channel according to [[300.50: Channel Guide.]]
# Use the script in [[Section 300.55]] to check in with your station and begin passing radio traffic.
# Record the messages you receive in the RADIO LOG included in the binder.


b. Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags).
==== Setting Up Tent Canopy ====
 
c. Set up the tent canopy using the instructions in the [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Setting Up Tent Canopy|next subsection]].
 
d. Load batteries into the radio and turn the radio on. See page 19 for instructions.
 
e. Turn the radio to your assigned radio channel according to 300.50: Channel Guide.
 
f. Use the script in Section 300.55 to check in with your station and begin passing radio traffic.
 
g. Record the messages you receive in the RADIO LOG included in the binder.
 
=== Setting Up Tent Canopy ===
[[File:Assembling Canopy Part 1.png]]
[[File:Assembling Canopy Part 1.png]]
[[File:Assembling Canopy Part 2.png]]
[[File:Assembling Canopy Part 2.png]]
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