Safety Standards Heat, Hydration, and Desert Fieldwork Standard Water minimums, turnaround times, and buddy checks for playa, desert, and high-sun outings.
Safety Standards Abandoned Mine and Quarry Stay-Out Standard The association's absolute rule for underground workings: stay out and stay alive. Surface dumps only, and only with permission.
Safety Standards Ultraviolet Lamp Demonstration Safety Standard Eye and skin protection requirements for shortwave and longwave UV displays at shows, classrooms, and chapter meetings.
Safety Standards Pop Rocks Demonstration Safety and Decorum Standard Guidelines for the responsible use of pressurized vesicular confectionery in ARE educational settings.
Safety Standards Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) Field Testing Safety Protocol Safe handling of dilute hydrochloric acid for carbonate identification in the field and shop.
Safety Standards Rock Tumbler and Lapidary Equipment Safety Safe setup, operation, and maintenance for rotary and vibratory tumblers, trim saws, grinders, and polishing wheels.
Safety Standards Hammer and Chisel Demonstration Checklist PPE and crowd-control checklist for live hammer, chisel, and breaking demonstrations.
Safety Standards Field Trip Safety Standard The baseline safety standard every ARE chapter field trip is expected to meet.
