Section 14: Contacts and Resources

Consider including the following contacts and resources to your Field Safety Plan, as appropriate to your fieldwork and location.

Accidents and Illness

  • NSHE Worker’s Compensation – Employees of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) are covered under workers’ compensation insurance in the event of a workplace injury or illness. This office is your resource for filing claims, understanding supervisor responsibilities, return-to-work information, employee resources, and approved medical providers.
    Phone: (775) 784-4901
    Website: nshe.nevada.edu/system-administration/departments/risk-management/workers-compensation/
  • University of Nevada, Reno Student Health Center – Student healthcare services, appointments, and information
    Phone: (775) 784-6598
    Website: unr.edu/student-health-center

Disease Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Detailed information about diseases in the U.S. and internationally, including location-specific risks.
Website: cdc.gov

Environmental Health & Safety Consultation and Training Requests

Please contact the University of Nevada, Reno Environmental Health & Safety for any required assistance or consultation related to planned or proposed field work. You may also contact Environmental Health & Safety to inquire about training availability or to request training for your group
Phone: at (775) 327-5040
Website: unr.edu/ehs

Emergency

In the event of an emergency, call 911

General Outdoor Safety

U.S. Forest Service – Outdoor and recreational safety information, including North America hunting seasons and regulations.
Phone: (800) 832-1355
Website: fs.fed.us/safety/outdoor/

General Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel – Domestic and international travel information
Website: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nevada OSHA Guidance for Heat Illness Prevention

Nevada OSHA heat illness – 2025 Heat Illness Prevention Guidance for Employers (PDF)
Website: dir.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/dirnvgov/content/OSHA/Guidance/2025-01-29%20(Heat%20Illness%20Prevention%20Guidance).pdf

State-Level Health Resources

All U.S. states have departments of health services and infectious disease control that provide state-specific health risk guidance. Seek information from the appropriate state for US-based travel outside of Nevada.

Nevada Department of Public and Behavioral Health
Phone: (775) 684-4200
Website: dpbh.nv.gov

Travel Advisories

U.S. Department of State travel – Current travel warnings, public announcements, and consular information
Website: travel.state.gov/content/travel.html

Travel Health and Outbreaks

World Health Organization (WHO) travel advice – Information about international disease risks, outbreaks, and travel health recommendations.
Website: who.int/travel-advice

University of Nevada, Reno Specific Safety Guidance

Environmental Health and Safety – Contact for University of Nevada, Reno staff with any questions related to field safety
Phone: (775) 327-5040
Website: unr.edu/ehs

Weather Safety

Workplace Safety

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) – Guidance for designing, implementing, and evaluating workplace health and safety programs.
Website: osha.gov