Monique,

I don't have specific training for you, but but you might find useful the Field Safety questions we've started asking during our research lab audits:

Field Safety

Do researchers conduct Field Research on or near water (oceans, lakes, streams, wetlands), on frozen waterways or using boats?

_____ Yes _____ No (If yes, answer the sub questions)

_____ Personal Flotation Devices are worn when working on lakes, ponds, fast moving streams, or other areas where drowning is possible.
_____ All boats are equipped to meet local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.
_____ When using boats, the total weight of the passengers, equipment, and other
gear does not exceed what is stated on the boat's capacity plate.
_____ Researchers working on ice-covered bodies of water have received
appropriate instruction and training.
_____ All snorkeling and SCUBA diving operations have been approved by
Environmental Health and Safety.

Do researchers conduct any off-campus, outdoor field research, including in forests, fields, wetlands, waterways, within traffic zones, urban locations or archaeological sites?

_____ Yes _____ No (If yes,answer the sub questions)

_____ Researchers have consulted Field Safety information posted on the EHS
website
_____ A hazard/risk assessment has been conducted to identify the potential risks
associated with field operations. Methods to minimize those risks have been
implemented.
_____ There are established check-in and check-out procedures for tracking who is
in the field and who has returned.
_____ Appropriate two-way communication devices such as radios, cell phones, or
SPOT transmitters are carried in the field.
_____ The implementation of a "buddy" system has been evaluated. If working
alone, provisions for regularly checking in with a responsible adult have been
established.
_____ An appropriate first aid kit is carried in the field. Wilderness researchers have
received appropriate advanced first aid training.
_____ Researchers have received appropriate training on how to recognize, protect
themselves from, and respond to, temperature-related illnesses (hypo- and
hyperthermia).
_____ All researchers can demonstrate vehicle-specific competency before,
operating: vehicles with trailers, vehicles off-road, ATV/UTVs, tractors,
snowmobiles, or other specialty equipment. Operators follow all safety
protocols recommended by the manufacturer (seat belt use, use of a helmet,
speed limits, passenger limits, terrain limits, etc.).
_____ Researchers have addressed safely transporting, using, and disposing of
chemicals. A spill response plan has been developed. Chemical first aid
procedures have been addressed.
_____ All researchers have been trained for the specific hand or power equipment
they are operating. Appropriate PPE is provided and worn.
_____ High visibility clothing is worn in traffic zones, along highways, and when
working around heavy equipment.
_____ All appropriate permits and permissions have been obtained to access and
conduct research at the site. All fieldwork involving vertebrate animals has an
approved and active IACUC protocol.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM Monique Wilhelm <mwilhelm**At_Symbol_Here**umich.edu> wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have recommendations for biology safety training that isn't focused on molecular/microbiology? I am specifically looking at something for working with live bug specimens, preserved specimens, field work, cadavers, etc. I know this isn't specifically chemical safety related, but that many on this list are in EHS roles that also support biology labs.

Thank you,

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Monique Wilhelm

Lab Manager

CAS, Department of Natural Sciences | The University of Michigan-Flint

303 E. Kearsley St | Room 572 MSB | Flint, MI | 48502-1950

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