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Field Safety Information and Guidelines

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

Modified in part from Earth Sciences and Dalhousie policies, GSA field trip policies, and the AAPG/ExxonMobil geoscience field safety guidelines (Full version of guidelines - PDF, 922 KB)

Updated January 2020

Participant safety is Dalhousie Earth and Environemental Sciences’ highest priority. For well-being of all participants, and for maintaining the high-quality standard of Dalhousie 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.  

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Chain of Command

Avoiding missing persons

Reporting of accidents, injuries, or illnesses

Preparation

Precautionary Behavior and Code of Conduct

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