ADVANCEing FieldSafety Toolkit | Advancing FieldSafe

Welcome to the ADVANCEing FieldSafety Toolkit! To learn more about the toolkit you can visit this 'About' webpage. To dive into the readings and resources in the toolkit, read on!

How to Engage

Click on an individual module tile to access all the ADVANCEing FieldSafety Toolkit resources and readings from that module. Alternatively, use the search function below to sort by module number (1-7) or resource type (AFS-Created Resource, External Resource, Recommended Reading, or References Cited).

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Module 1: Preparing and Evaluating Hazards

Module 2: Communication and Leadership

Module 3: Setting Team Up for Success

Module 4: Creating Safe and Positive Team Environments

Module 5: Effective Mentoring

Module 6: Keeping Whole Field Teams Safe

Module 7: Navigating Different Cultures in the Field

Module 5 - Webinar: NSF's New Mentoring Requirements for Graduate Students

External Resource
Module 5: Effective Mentoring

Access pertinent NSF mentoring guidelines slides from the webinar by clicking on the 'optional download' to the right.

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Module 1 - Rockfalls as a hazard to mountaineers in high mountain areas

Recommended Reading
Module 1: Preparing and Evaluating Hazards

Petley, D. (2024). Rockfalls as a hazard to mountaineers in high mountain areas, Eos. Available at: http://eos.org/thelandslideblog/mountaineers-1

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Module 5 - NSF Mentoring Guidelines

External Resource
Module 5: Effective Mentoring

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Module 1 - Field Research Safety

Recommended Reading
Module 1: Preparing and Evaluating Hazards

University of California, Santa Barbara (2024). Field Research Safety, UCSB Environmental Health & Safety. Available at: https://www.ehs.ucsb.edu/programs-services/field-research-safety

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Module 2 - Discover Your Decision Making Style

Recommended Reading
Module 2: Communication and Leadership

Kent State University (2024). Discover Your Decision Making Style. Available at: https://www.kent.edu/career/discover-your-decision-making-style

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