Field Research

Safely working and conducting research outdoors, off-campus, and abroad.

NSF Safe & Inclusive Fieldwork Handout

Sara Souza
2023

Safe & Inclusive Off-Campus Research

A written plan is required per the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 23-1 for NSF-funded research.

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Heat Illness Prevention and Response

Heat Illness Prevention and Response

Work in hot environments can have direct effects on human health including, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and can lead to reduced labor productivity. All university employees who work outdoors or in environments with elevated indoor temperatures may be at risk for heat illness– the group of medical conditions caused by the body’s inability to cope with heat.

Heat exposure can be...

UC Enterprise Dive & Boat Safety Program

Diving and boating safety services for UC Berkeley researchers are provided by the UC Enterprise Dive & Boat Safety Program, hosted at UC Santa Barbara.

The UC Enterprise Dive and Boat Safety Program supports the Dive and Boat Safety Programs throughout the UC system as well as provides the oversight and support for all scientific diving and boating operations by UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, and at the...

Field Research

clipboard iconSafely working and conducting research outdoors, off-campus, and abroad. The UC Field Operations Safety Manual serves as a reference document and teaching tool to promote safe, successful field courses and research trips. It includes guidance on planning, training, incident response, risk...

Wildfire Smoke

Providing resources and guidance for the UC Berkeley community to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke.

Wildfire Smoke Monitoring Information

Access Campus Air Quality Map

Air quality may change quickly depending on wildfire intensity and weather conditions. The Campus Air Quality Map is updated hourly and...

Risk Assessment for Outdoor Fieldwork Using Green-Amber-Red (GAR) Model

James Fitzgerald
2020

Using the US Coast Guard's Green-Amber-Red (GAR) model to assess and manage operational risks in the field.

Speaker:

James J. Fitzgerald, UC Davis, Boating Safety Officer

Video Materials Got Feedback? 05/06/20 Recording

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Accommodating Researchers with Disabilities in Field Settings

Mallory Melton
2022

Understand the needs of persons with disabilities and learn about best practices for assistance and/or accomodations.

Speaker: Mallory Melton, UC Santa Barbara, Department of Anthropology

Video Materials Got Feedback? 02/26/22 Recording Presentation...

Mental Health in the Field: Best Practices and Pitfalls

Saira Bano Khan
Cédric John
2021

The goal of this workshop is to increase your awareness of the impact of offsite activities on mental health. We will give a presentation on common problems associated with mental health in the field, looking at small to large group teaching and research expeditions. Some case examples will be given, with an explanation of how the field situation may impact mental health, why, and possible mitigation strategies. Several scenarios will be presented, and groups will be encouraged to discuss, assess and come up with possible solutions.

Speaker(s):

Dr. Saira...