NEWS
Field Research Safety Workshop
Promoting safe research and teaching outdoors, at remote sites, and abroad.
Monday January 30
10 am – Noon
Hoagland Hall 130
Presented by:
Sara Souza, MPH, CIH, REHS
Health & Safety Advisor for the new UC Field Research Safety Program
Office of Environment, Health & Safety - UC Berkeley
Intended for field researchers and PIs, grad student researchers, trip leaders, field course instructors, field station staff, Risk Management, EH&S, department safety coordinators, and other research oversight staff
Agenda:
- Planning resources for international and remote field work
- UC travel insurance coverage
- First aid kits, outdoor leadership
- Upcoming wilderness first aid training dates
- Satellite communication options
- Heat illness and extreme weather
- Common field hazards
- Specialized work
- Security risks and personal safety
- Best practices for field course instructors & trip leaders
- Scenarios/Lessons Learned
For more information, to RSVP (required), or to receive a flyer for posting in your building, contact Becky Grunewald at bgrunewald@ucdavis.edu or 752-9147.
Freezer Challenge
The North American Freezer Challenge contest runs January through April. It’s a recognition and competition program for the tough job of managing samples, refrigerators and freezers. Earn points and prizes for sending in examples, samples, and pictures. Laboratories of all sectors are invited to participate in the Freezer Challenge! Organize your team, select a creative team name, and start planning how you’ll complete the Freezer Challenge together. Sign up here by January 15.
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