Risk Assessment

Encounters with Dangerous Animals and Plants

James McCabe
2023

This workshop at UCLA includes a review of common species of venomous and poisonous animals and plants found in the Western United States and covers basic first aid, precautions, necessary field equipment and site preparation (i.e.: PPE, first aid kits, safe animal handling equipment, etc.) as well as communication and transportation considerations. Please note that we don't encourage handling animals in the wild!

Speaker: James...

Off-Road Driving: Lessons Learned & Precautions

Breezy Jackson
Steven Devanzo
Brett Pickering
Geoff Davis
2023

Panel discussion on lessons learned & precautions to take during off-road driving.

Panelists:

Breezy Jackson, Director, Yosemite & Sequoia Field Stations, University of California Merced

Geoff Davis, Network & Systems Engineer, Geophysics & Planetary Physics, University of California San Diego

Steven Devanzo, Operations Manager, White Mountain Research Center, University of California Los Angeles

Brett Pickering, Boating Safety Officer, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, University of...

Trip Planning: Risk Management for Field Settings

Chris Lay
2021

Poor communication is often an overlooked contributor to incidents in field settings. For this reason, it's critical for field leaders to establish clear expectations for a safe learning environment, good rapport between leaders and participants, tools for managing conflict, and open lines of communication.

Speaker:

Chris Lay, UC Santa Cruz, Ken Norris Center for Natural History

Video Materials Got Feedback? 03/03/2021 Recording

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Weather Forecasting - Field Work

Andrew Schwartz
2022

Weather and Fieldwork: How to ensure optimal safety and efficiency of a project when working in the elements.

Learn about the important elements of weather preparedness during a project.

Speaker: Andrew Schwartz, UC Berkeley, Central Sierra Snow Lab Station Manager

Video Materials Got Feedback? 05/04/22 Recording...

Risk Assessment Workshop - Field Safety

Eric Delucien
AJ Leeds
2022

Learn to identify and assess risks associated with research scenarios. Evaluate hazards and minimize the level of travel risks by adding control measures. Improve safe decision making and self-awareness.

Speaker(s):

Eric Delucien, UC San Diego, UAS Program Manager
AJ Leeds, UC Davis, Global Affairs Travel Security Advisor

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

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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Overview of UC Travel & Auto Insurance

Andre Dawson
Dean Malilay
Laila DeBerry
2020

Get an overview of travel insurance, risk mangement services, vehicle rentals, and other online tools for your travel. Learn about what's covered, who is eligible for coverage, how to respond to travel emergenices, how to register university trips, how to use the Worldclue App, and more!

Speaker(s):

Andre Dawson, Risk Services, UC Office of the President

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