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:
Key Elements
Research Team Information
- Emergency contacts
- Health insurance
- Records of specialized training
- Health concerns (voluntary)
- Waivers of Liability
Key Elements
Emergency Response
- 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
- Crisis management
Key Elements
Communication Options and Check-In Protocol
Risk Assessment of Field Hazards and Go/No-Go Criteria
Heat Illness Plan - Prevention and Response
Key Elements
Travel Itinerary
- Car rental details
- Flight numbers
- Departure times
- Hotels or camp sites
- Cell phone numbers of all participants
- Activities planned and etc.