Developing a Field Safety Plan is an essential part of ensuring your field work occurs in a safe and effective manner. Please use this Field Safety Plan template to help prepare for your field work. Modify as needed. Please contact EH&S if you have any questions.
Key Elements of a Field Safety Plan Include:
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Research Team Information:
- Emergency Contacts
- Health Insurance Carrier
- Records of specialized training
- Health concerns
- Waivers of Liability
Key Elements
Emergency Respond Procedures:
- Important phone numbers
- Procedure to contact EMS and your UCSB Department
- General First Aid
- First Aid Kit (recommendations)
- Hospital Locations and level of care
- Transportation options
- Incident Report Procedures
- Emergency provisions and access to fresh water
Key Elements
Communication Options and a Check-In Protocol:
Risk Assessment and Go/No-Go Criteria:
Heat Illness Plan - Prevention and Response:
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Travel Itinerary - Collect the Following Information:
- Car rental details
- Flight numbers
- Departure times
- Hotels or camp sites
- Cell phone numbers of all participants
- Activities planned and etc.