The Field Operations Safety Manual: the guiding document from UC with recommendations on necessary planning steps and trainings to take before conducting any fieldwork.
A Guide to Preventing Sexual Violence and Harassment in Field Placements: provided by UC Berkeley's PATH to Care Center specifically to help graduate students prevent sexual assault, violence, and harassment.
Report on 2024 Field Safety Surveys: This report assessed the feelings of safety in field classes and research projects across ESPM, IB, and ERG. It identified areas for growth in safety culture, available resources, and field safety plan utilization.
Spring 2024 Departmental Recommendations: This document details the recommendations that the Field Safety Committee presented to the ESPM faculty in Spring 2024. They were voted against.
Fall 2024 Departmental Recommendations: This document details the updated recommendations that the Field Safety Committee presented to the ESPM faculty in Fall 2024. They were voted for and have been integrated in the department since then.