Field Safety

Field safety overview and planning:

Essential information for accessing our station and nearby field sites is provided in this field safety overview document. Additional sections (highlighted in yellow) should be discussed and completed by individual research groups.

 

More detailed field safety information is included in plans developed by VCR LTER for each primary ecosystem on the coast:

Barrier Islands         —————–             Lagoon            —————           Marsh and Forest

 

If you are unfamiliar with working in these ecosystem (or need a refresher), look through our research community-sourced Field Gear Recommendations for working in the nearby ecosystems. Thanks to VCR LTER project members for building this document!

 

Additional precautions are necessary during cold weather. When planning your work during cold weather, consider real time information on local water conditions.

Report Incidents   Any incidents that occur in the field or at the station should be reported using the UVA incident form, especially if people or equipment was harmed. The form can be sent to the Site Director (coraj@virginia.edu). It is best to complete a form even if ultimately nothing needs to be done. Contact the Site Director for further guidance.