Health & Safety#
Sun Safety#
UV index planning & shade schedules#
- Black Rock City UV Index (WillyWeather) — Daily UV peaks to plan shade/crew schedules. (uv.willyweather.com)
- BRC Dashboard (preview) — Central hub for on‑playa weather/traffic; track UV/wind to time outdoor work and siestas. (burningman.org)
- On‑Playa Resources — BRC Dashboard mention — Where to get real‑time city info (GARS 95.1 FM, BRC Dashboard). (survival.burningman.org)
- BRC Airport Weather Page — Links to BRC weather sources; time dusty work and choose PPE accordingly. (airport.burningman.org)
Sunscreen (UVA/UVB, SPF, reapplication timing)#
- Weather — Playa Living (Burning Man) — Sunscreen use and sun exposure basics for BRC. (burningman.org)
- 2025 Burning Man Survival Guide (PDF) — Current official reminders on sunscreen and brimmed hats. (survival.burningman.org)
UPF clothing & brimmed hats#
- 2018 Survival Guide (PDF) — Historic but useful clothing/hat reminders. (survival.burningman.org)
- 2013 Survival Guide (PDF) — Legacy desert‑health advice. (burningman.org)
- 2011 Survival Guide (PDF) — Early BRC playbook notes. (burningman.org)
Eye protection (ANSI/UV goggles & glasses)#
- Weather — Playa Living (Burning Man) — Goggles/mask guidance for dust and wind. (burningman.org)
- BRC First Aid Booklet (PDF) — Eye/nose/lung protection (goggles, masks, saline). (burningman.org)
- 2017 Survival Guide (PDF) — Whiteout and sun exposure tactics; when to use goggles. (survival.burningman.org)
- Journal: “It’s a Dusty One, Folks” — Community dust mitigation; always carry goggles/mask. (journal.burningman.org)
- Journal: “There’s a Black Dot in the Middle of Everything I See” — Laser safety and eye protection for night travel. (journal.burningman.org)
Heat stress prevention (work/rest cycles, buddy checks)#
- Weather — Playa Living (Burning Man) — Heat/wind realities and protection measures. (burningman.org)
Cooldown protocols & shade structure use#
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Sunburn care & when to seek medical#
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Hydration Safety#
Daily water planning (gallons/person/day)#
- Personal Survival Checklist — Water & Basics — Minimum water guidance (1.5 gal/person/day) plus self‑reliance kit. (survival.burningman.org)
Electrolyte strategy (sodium/potassium/magnesium)#
- Family Survival Guide (PDF) — Hydration routines for kids and electrolytes; where to find ESD. (burningman.org)
Avoiding hyponatremia (salt balance, signs)#
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Recognizing dehydration & heat illness#
- Health — Survival Guide 2025 — When to self‑treat vs head to ESD; heat/dehydration awareness. (survival.burningman.org)
- Halcyon: “How Not to Die at Burning Man” — Burner‑to‑burner hydration/heat tips; common mistakes. (journal.burningman.org)
Urine color chart & self-monitoring#
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Alcohol/caffeine considerations#
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Post-exertion rehydration protocols#
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Harm reduction & overdose response#
- Harm Reduction: Smart Approach (Journal) — What to do if someone’s dosed/over‑intoxicated; how to engage Rangers/ESD Sanctuary. (journal.burningman.org)
- Reddit: “Naloxone at Burning Man?” — Community sourcing naloxone/harm‑reduction on playa; practical crowd wisdom. (reddit.com)
- The ART of Green FLAME — Ranger Alcohol Response (PDF) — Ranger playbook: when alcohol is the issue; what Sanctuary is (and isn’t) for. (rangers.burningman.org)
- Zendo Project — decade at Burning Man — Psychedelic peer support on playa; service stats and scope. (maps.org)
- Zendo 2019 Testimonial Snippets — First‑person accounts of receiving care at Burning Man Zendo. (maps.org)
- Zendo Volunteer Application (Burning Man, 2022) — Role description and BRC context for peer support. (maps.org)
Heat illness prevention and response#
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PPE for build/teardown and dust protection#
- Fire Safety Agreement — PPE call‑outs — Eye/hand protection in flame‑effect areas; Stop‑Drop‑Roll refresher. (burningman.org)
- Journal: “It’s a Dusty One, Folks” — Respirator Tip — Field‑tested 3M dual‑canister note for severe dust/whiteout work. (journal.burningman.org)
Food allergies and cross-contamination SOP#
- JRS Vol. 15 #21 — Playa Refrigeration Pilot — Camp cold‑chain solution to avoid foodborne illness and cross‑contamination. (burningman.org)
First aid kits & when to escalate to ESD/MED#
- Health — Survival Guide 2025 — Step‑through: self‑care vs camp kit vs walking to ESD medical stations. (survival.burningman.org)
Mental health & low-sensory spaces#
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- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) — ESD — Who to call for psychological crises; how Rangers/ESD coordinate. (esd.burningman.org)
- Green Dot Advanced Training Manual (2012) (PDF) — How Rangers bridge to ESD mental health and when Sanctuary is appropriate. (rangers.burningman.org)
- Green Dot Rangers — Behavioral Support — Peer support and Sanctuary overview; a quiet space when overwhelmed. (rangers.burningman.org)
Sleep hygiene (earplugs, masks, cooldown)#
- 2025 Burning Man Survival Guide (PDF) — Noise/sound rules that affect sleep; earplug reminders. (survival.burningman.org)
- BRC Tip Sheet 2008 (PDF) — “Best bet for silence: ear plugs + eye mask” — classic wisdom that still lands. (burningman.org)
- Sound Policy Update 2023 (Journal) — City‑wide sound context; plan sleep kits accordingly. (journal.burningman.org)
- Survival Checklist — Earplugs Reminder — “Not everyone sleeps when you do”; plan for sound and light. (survival.burningman.org)
- Zzzzzz: The Science of Sleep (Journal) — Earplugs, eye masks, and strategies for daytime naps in BRC. (journal.burningman.org)
Resources#
- Public Health and Safety at the Burning Man Event (BLM) — BLM public health/safety guidance for the event (eplanning.blm.gov)
- Weather — Playa Living (Burning Man) — UV, dust, wind; eye/skin protection with goggles, masks, sunscreen and shade. (burningman.org)
- Decompression Zine 2003 (PDF) — Post‑BRC Decontamination — Cleanup workflow after dusty events; useful mindset for kitchen hygiene. (burningman.org)
- Family Survival Guide (PDF) — Kid food/safety, heat illness recognition, cooling/medical guidance in BRC. (burningman.org)