Best practices for nuisance wildlife control operators in New York State

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Ch 4: Section two:  Risks that come with your job

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1. Check the OSHA website for more information about fall protection. Write the best tips on an index card, laminate it, and attach it to the visor of your truck.
    
2. Contact the Red Cross for more ideas about how to prevent or treat heat-related illnesses.
    
3. Find out which types of wasps most frequently sting people. Are there any harmless insects that could be mistaken for them?
    
4. Seek training in first-aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).

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