In addition to the necessary field supplies and equipment, a field party must carry all necessary items of personal protective equipment, such as containers for drinking water, first-aid kits, gloves, and foul weather gear, as needed. A field survey party is usually working a considerable distance away from the main operational base. If, for example, you happen to be chaining through a marsh filled with icy water, you would not have a chance to return to the base to get your rubber boots. You are required to wear a hard hat whenever you work in a construction area where the

assigned personnel are regularly required to wear hard hats. Do NOT get caught-flat-footed in any situation. To avoid this, you should study the situation in advanceconsidering both the physical and environmental conditions.