Training for Field Work

UAF field safety resources and training

Driver Training

Field Safety Guiding Principles for Project Principal Investigators (PDF)

Remote Travel Safety Issues at UAF (PDF)

Shipping Chemicals to and from UAF

  • To ship chemicals to and from the field OR to another facility you MUST SHIP THROUGH A CERTIFIED SHIPPER. 
  • Contact EHSRM for more details.

Offshore Safety and Survival

  • . out of Anchorage 91视频 is the current contractor used for watercraft and offshore platform safety training. The expires 2 years from the date of issue.

Small Boat Use Policy and Guidelines

  • The Small Boat Use Policy and Guidelines document and the Small Boat Safety Manual are required reading for fisheries personnel using small water craft. Boat operators shall reserve a river boat by sending a request to the Fairbanks-based representative of the Vessel Use and Safety Committee. The current committee members are: Ginny Eckert (JNU); Andy Seitz (FAI) and Schery Umanzor (JNU).
  • Go to Small Boat Use Policy PDF

Small Boat and Safety Manual

  • 鈥淎ll Department of Fisheries small boat operators and passengers are required to observe the provisions of this guide.". Contact the Department of Fisheries manager, Gabrielle Hazelton to find out what training is required by users.
  • Go to Small Boat and Safety Manual PDF 

Scientific Diving Course Safety Requirements

  • To participate in Scientific Diving Courses first you must acquire:
  1. A basic diving certificate through NAUI, PADI or YMCA. A basic NAUI or PADI diving certificate can be obtained locally from
  2. A First Aid certificate
  3. A CPR certificate, and
  4. Emergency O2 training.

Gun Safety