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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Faculty of Science

Field Safety Information and Guidelines

Preparation and Safety Planning for Field Work 鈥� Instructors, Field Trip Leaders, Party Chiefs

Modified in part from Earth Sciences and 新澳门六合彩开奖 policies, GSA field trip policies, and the AAPG/ExxonMobil geoscience field safety guidelines (

Updated September 2024

Participant safety is 新澳门六合彩开奖 Earth and Environemental Sciences鈥� highest priority. For well-being of all participants, and for maintaining the high-quality standard of 新澳门六合彩开奖 Earth and Environmental Sciences field experiences, all participants, both staff and students, are expected to follow the laws and customs of the jurisdiction in which the trip is operating, and the rules and regulations of the properties, structures, areas and vehicles at and on which activities take place. Excursion leaders are responsible for ensuring a safe and positive environment for all participants at all times on the excursion. 聽

Forms' Checklist

All participants (students and staff) are required to sign and return Field Excursion forms provided by Earth and Environmental Sciences. The checklist below can be used as a guide to the forms and documents to be completed, signed and returned to Earth and Environmental Sciences prior to departure. They are included in this document. Excursion leaders (primary instructor in the case of field schools and course trips) are responsible for ensuring all documents and forms are completed and submitted to the department. In addition to developing an emergency preparation and response plan, the Excursion Leader should also develop and communicate a set of rules for all participants.

Items and Forms to be Discussed with Participants Document/Form
Field Arrangements
(localities, times of departure, return, special equipment)		 Emergency Response Form*
Designation of excursion leader, deputy leader, and assistants Emergency Response Form*
Ensure all participants will have suitable personal field equipment (clothing, footwear, other equipment) Field Excursion Hazards Checklist
Ensure appropriate safety equipment/supplies for the activity (first aid kits, high visibility markers/vests, hard hats, goggles, etc.)  
First aid training of staff 鈥� check if valid (standard/wilderness) Emergency Response Form*
Communications plan 鈥� list cell numbers of staff; VHF radios (communicate this with all participants. And develop protocols for how to chain of communication in case of emergency) Emergency Response Form*
Affiliation of participants. Friends, visitors or other non-affiliated people are generally not permitted  
Medical conditions. Consult with all participants well in advance of trip
-Voluntary disclosure of medical conditions that could jeopardize the individual or group while in a remote setting during strenuous physical activity. Participants can choose not to share medical information.		 Individual Information Form
Must be kept confidential.
Excursion leader and deputy.
Notify participants of any specific safety concerns.
-Note: if individuals are concerned about certain field activities, they have the right to refuse to take part in these particular activities.		 Field Excursion Hazards Checklist
Acknowledgement of Risk Form. All participants must sign
-This form should be explained in person with all participants present.The trip details, rules, general and specific safety concerns should be explained.		 Acknowledgement of Risk*
Recording information related to an accident or incident
-Filled out in the event of an accident. Submit to Chair, Field Safety Coordinator and Risk Management Coordinator within 48 hours		 Accident/Incident Report
Media Consent Forms
-Optional. Permits 新澳门六合彩开奖 to use images of and by participants for promotional purposes		 Media Consent Forms A and B
*Required for all field excursions sanctioned by 新澳门六合彩开奖 Earth and Environmental Sciences. Submit to Department Office prior to trip

Chain of Command

The excursion leader (primary instructor for field trips/schools; party chief for fieldwork) is in charge. They should develop and clearly communicate roles and responsibilities for each staff member. An excursion leader should have another trip leader who is desig