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BY:

PAULINA ABLANEDO

ANDRES CARAM

ARTURO FLORES

Cave Safety Guidelines

What does a cave is?

A cave or cavern is a natural void in the ground, is a space large enough for a human to enter.

Speleology is the science of exploration and study of all aspect of caves and the cave environment.

What it is?

For what does the safety guidelines are for?

Are "Rules" for the safety of the tourists or visitors for getting into the cave or cavern that they are visiting.

For what there are for?

Plan safe, be safe, and leave safe.

If is in a private property, obtain the landowner’s permission.

NEVER go caving alone.

Caves can flood quickly.

Don’t run, jump, show off, or fool around.

Avoid anything that looks unstable.

If you get stuck, don’t panic.

All members of the party should remain in earshot of each other.

What to wear?

Always wear sturdy hiking boots.

Wool socks.

Wear knee pads in case of crawling.

If you wear glasses, make sure they are secured.

Wear proper clothing to prevent hypothermia.

Make sure your clothing is tucked in and secure.

Some cavers also recommend gloves.

Clothes

Ecosystem Conservation

Conservation

Don’t break formations.

Don’t remove and carry out formations.

Don’t paint, mark, or damage the cave.

Don’t disturb or harm any creatures.

Don’t use tobacco in the cave.

Don’t urinate or defecate in the cave.

Don’t leave behind any garbage, If you carry it in, carry it out!

Be prepared for anything

Tips

Wear a sturdy helmet.

Always have 2 additional light sources.

Always have extra bulbs and batteries.

Don’t shine your light in other cavers’ eyes.

Whistle

Always have a heat source.

Take a large trash bag

Always have a first aid kit.

Here’s the down low on food basics

Food rules

No alcohol.

Take one liter water (or more) per person.

Do not drink cave water

Take high energy snack foods. Candy bars, granola bars, and trail mix are good examples.

Keep all your food and water in sturdy waterproof pack.

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