Field Safety Manual Development Guide

Revised March 2026

The following sections are available for easy access to the Field Safety Manual Development Guide.

Sections

1. Preface, Acronyms and Definitions
2. Policy Statement – Field Safety
3. Roles and Responsibilities
4. Non-discrimination: Title IX
5. Field Safety Planning and Preparation
6. Field Safety Kit Creation
7. Institutional Oversight for Fieldwork
8. Field Safety Plan Review and Distribution
9. Field Safety Briefing
10. Health Preparations for Field Activities
11. General Field Safety Guidance and Hazard Mitigation
12. Personal Safety
13. Workers’ Compensation Overview for NSHE Employees
14. Contacts and Resources