“The paramount goal of field safety is the preservation of life, health, property, and the environment.”
S. Alpay et al,
Developments in Earth Surface Processes, Vol 18., Chapter 3.2., 65-89, 2014
COVID-19 GUIDANCE and field WORK
The impact on fieldwork during the UCSB research shutdown
The Office of Research requires all local field work (100 miles off campus or less) to be approved by your Building Committee and the Dean.
Projects that take place more than 100 miles away from campus, or field work, which is local but requires the participation of a big group of people (5 or more) should be approved by the Building Committee, the Off-Site Research Committee (OSRC) and the Dean.
Please complete a Covid-Safety Plan and submit it for review with your Building Committee.
With any questions, please contact nelly.traitcheva@ucsb.edu
COVID-19 Field Protocol Worksite Planning Checklist is available for approved research projects.
What's New
First time traveling abroad? Consider taking the available online training UC Abroad available on the Learning Center.
UC Field Operations Safety Manual
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Program
Field Safety Equipment Loaner Program
Hazard Tables to assist you in your Risk Assessment
Updated Field Safety Plan Template
Upcoming Training
Training is postponed until the Fall Quarter, 2021
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