Section 3: Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities of various entities
Entity	Responsibility
Department Leadership	The President has delegated to each dean, director, chairperson, and supervisor the responsibility for ensuring safe conditions and behaviors within their respective units Assists with field research participant training and preparation Approves the Field Research Safety Plan
Sponsoring Agency (if applicable)	Manages the field research site Responsible for participant safety at the site
Field Site Supervisor/Field Site Manager/Field Team Leader/Trip Leader	Responsible for directing, guiding, or mentoring participants at a field research site In charge of managing participant safety, risk assessment, and hazard mitigation/remediation at the site
Participant	Responsible for conducting research Relays information about hazards, assists with hazard risk assessment and Field Research Safety Plan preparation
Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)	Administers overall compliance with University safety standards and applicable safety regulations Full-time professional EH&S faculty and staff, with oversight guidance from various safety committees, are qualified and authorized to assess, identify, analyze, and control new and existing hazardous conditions Supervisors/managers are expected and encouraged to request information and assistance from EH&S when necessary

When working or residing in off-campus locations, in addition to the guidelines presented in the University Administrative Manual, the University of Nevada, Reno shall comply with all local rules, regulations, and safety procedures including those protecting workers, air, water, soil, and those governing land use, waste disposal, and chemical and pesticide usage established by the entity having jurisdiction (country, federal, state, local government, or private landholders). Oversight may also be provided by the covering entity or any entity supporting field activities through funding, in-kind contributions, and intellectual contributions.

All recognized safety and health standards identified apply to the University of Nevada, Reno. The University of Nevada, Reno shall also comply with health- & safety-related policies and conditions specific to any field site or stakeholder entity identified in contract documents requesting or authorizing work.

Students performing field work are expected to conform to the same code of conduct that students are required to follow while attending any University-sponsored event. The University of Nevada, Reno Code of Conduct is defined by the Office of Student Conduct and described in the University Administrative Manual. Any violation of the regulations or local, state, or federal laws will result in disciplinary action or sanctions by the University.

All faculty, staff, and students must be vigilant in order to avoid unsafe acts which could jeopardize their own health and safety, or which could put others at risk. Everyone is expected to learn and follow approved standards, processes, and procedures that apply to their activities, and to check with their supervisors when they have any concerns regarding potential hazards or individuals' obligations to protect the environment.

Section 4: Non-discrimination: Title IX