A field safety plan serves as a tool to document the hazard assessment, communication plan, emergency procedures, and training for staff, researchers, or students planning to engage in field activities. This plan is intended to identify hazards, as well as precautions and actions taken to address and mitigate those hazards. It also acts as a reference document for the team in the case of an emergency.

Start developing a safety plan early in the field activity planning process to allow time to gather information, identify safety controls needed, and complete necessary training. EH&S offers a Field Safety Plan Template and is available for consultation throughout the development of your plan. Download the template as a Microsoft Word Document, or make a copy for editing in Google Docs.