Practical Use of Risk Assessment Tools in the Field

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Speaker(s): Abbey Dias, Assistant Diving and Boating Safety Officer, UC Davis

Abbey Dias is an Assistant Diving and Boating Safety Officer for UC Davis based in Bodega Bay, California. Her experience as a student-turned-instructor of scientific diving and boating has allowed her to hone the skills and tools needed to successfully lead and train a variety of teams conducting global research. Abbey will use her most recent experience working on a research team in Antarctica to demonstrate implementation of risk assessment through productive conversations in the field.

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Publication date: 
November 5, 2025
Publication type: 
Training Resource