Field Research Safety: Assessing and Managing Risk

A systematic approach to preparing for and adjusting to risks associated with wilderness field research.

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About this Webinar

Wilderness field research is an opportunity for both faculty and students to experience real-world events and conditions. This webinar will focus on how faculty and students can assess and manage risk while engaging in field experimental learning. The webinar concludes with a discussion on continual monitoring and re-assessing of hazards and potential risks associated with wilderness field research.

Release Date: May 23, 2024

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Biosafety/Biosecurity Professionals, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), General Counsel, Higher Education Administrators, Institutional/Signatory Officials, IRB Administrators, Research Administrators, Researchers, Students, University Faculty & Post Docs

Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


Webinar Content

Field Research Safety: Assessing and Managing Risk

Presented by: Alex Derr, MPA - The Next Summit

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop the ability to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for wilderness research.
  • Identify hazards present in wilderness research environments, including natural elements (terrain, weather), wildlife, social/psychological (harassment, crime), and logistical (transportation and equipment failure)
  • Learn to continually assess the likelihood and the severity of the risk posed by the hazard to impact the field research experience.
  • Identify ways to create and adjust wilderness field research risk management plans to lower risk effectively.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21242 (English)


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