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Comprehensive Graduate Program Safety Guidelines and Resources

The Department is committed to ensuring safe work environments for students and faculty engaged in field and laboratory activities. The Graduate Student Handbook and Safety Manual outline essential safety policies, including CPR and First Aid requirements. Hazardous activities like fieldwork, boating, and scuba diving mandate thorough preparation and adherence to safety protocols. Students should familiarize themselves with lab SOPs and ORCBS policies. For fieldwork, always work in pairs, carry communication devices, and prepare itineraries. Your safety is our priority.

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Comprehensive Graduate Program Safety Guidelines and Resources

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  1. SAFETY GRADUATE PROGRAM & RESOURCES See the Graduate Student Handbook & Safety Manual

  2. Field and Laboratory Safety • The Department provides the commitment and opportunity to implement and maintain safe and healthful work environments for students, faculty, and temporary employees performing field and laboratory work for the Department. • Graduate student safety officer • FW Faculty safety officer: Dr. Jen Owen • Eachindividual participating in Departmental activities will share the responsibility of working in a safe and conscientious manner and shall follow the established policies at all times.

  3. Departmental Requirements • CPR and First Aid are required for everyone (field or lab work) • Firearms are not allowed while doing Departmental work, or in University vehicles, offices, or laboratories without the authorization of the Department Chair

  4. Vehicles: travel • What constitutes “travel” for MSU? • Travel authorizations • Blanket authorization forms • Insurance • Safety • Driver’s Certificate Form • Department vehicle • Online reservation system • Logbook & keys • Accident report forms, first aid kits

  5. Lab Safety: ORCBS • Need to take chemical safety training and other pertinent trainings from ORCBS (see website) • Familiarize yourself with ORCBS policies about safety. • Also, make sure you are familiar with your labs’ standard operating procedures (SOPs).

  6. Field Safety • Don’t do fieldwork alone • Submit a travel itinerary-let others know where you are going. • Do you know where you are going? • Do you have compass, GPS? • Make sure all field personnel know route to nearest hospital • Cell phones are strongly recommended. • Check coverage for your provider before you leave. • If traveling internationally, check provider for special coverage that will minimize cost of using phone. • Check the weather forecast before going into field or out in open water! • Safety always takes precedence over expediency

  7. Boating Safety • Wear a PFD • For inland waters--should read “Michigan Boating Basics - a Guide to Responsible Boating” • For boating on the Great Lakes in a vessel >18 feet, you must pass the U.S. Power Squadron Boating Examination

  8. Other Areas DISCUSS SAFETY ISSUES WITH YOUR ADVISOR • Scuba • Never alone! • Must be certified • Electrofishing • Snowmobile, Motorcycle, ORV

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