International Travel and Fieldwork Policy

INTNTL TRAVEL AND FIELDWORK

The University has active international travel and field work programs, involving faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. Field work takes place in many areas, within BC, Canada, and internationally, including remote areas.

Every member of the University Community contemplating undertaking these activities needs to take the following factors into consideration:

i) the state of health and fitness of all participants;

ii) the risks associated with the work performed

iii) the procedures for responding to accidents, injuries, property and environmental damage

iv) the availability of first aid care, supplies, and access to emergency medical treatment;

v) the environmental impact of the work performed;

vi) the local government legal requirements related to safety;

vii) the provision of training for all participants in field work regarding the risks associated with such work and the applicable safety measures.

Resources:

• Communication (http://ohs.uvic.ca/travel_fieldwork.php)

• Checklists (http://ohs.uvic.ca/travel_fieldwork.php#section0-5)

• UVIC Policies (http://ohs.uvic.ca/travel_fieldwork.php#section0-9)

• External Websites (http://ohs.uvic.ca/travel_fieldwork.php#section0-13)