Training for Field Work

UAF field safety resources and training

Driver Training

Driver safety training is required to use a UA vehicle.

Field Safety Guiding Principles for Project Principle Investigators (PDF)

Remote Travel Safety Issues at UAF (PDF)

Shipping Chemicals to and from UAF

To ship chemicals to and from the field OR to another facility you MUST SHIP THROUGH A CERTIFIED SHIPPER. Certified shippers available to you are: Max Hoberg (mkhoberg@alaska.edu), Richard Deck (redeck@alaska.edu) or Tracey Martinson (tamartinson@alaska.edu).
UAF Hazardous Materials Safety

Offshore Safety and Survival

Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. out of Anchorage Alaska is the current contractor used for watercraft and offshore platform safety training. The Offshore Marine Survival training certificate expires 2 years from the date of issue.

Small Boat Use Policy and Guidelines

The Small Boat Use Policy and Guidelines document and the Small Boat Safety Manual are required reading for fisheries personnel using small water craft. Boat operators shall reserve a river boat by sending a request to the Fairbanks-based representative of the Vessel Use and Safety Committee. The current committee members are: Ginny Eckert (JNU); Andy Seitz (FAI) and Schery Umanzor (JNU).
Go to Small Boat Use Policy PDF

Small Boat and Safety Manual

“All Department of Fisheries small boat operators and passengers are required to observe the provisions of this guide.". Contact the Department of Fisheries manager, Gabrielle Hazelton (fisheries@cfos.uaf.edu) to find out what training is required by users.
Go to Small Boat and Safety Manual PDF

Scientific Diving Course Safety Requirements

To participate in Scientific Diving Courses first you must acquire:

A basic diving certificate through NAUI, PADI or YMCA. A basic NAUI or PADI diving certificate can be obtained locally from Test the Waters.
A First Aid certificate
A CPR certificate, and
Emergency O2 training.

Further reading Standards for the Conduct of Scientific Diving published by NSF / Office of Polar Programs NSF-OPP Diving Standards PDF

Gun Safety

Go to The Alaska Interior Marksmanship Committee website or contact Joe Nava at 907-479-2340.

Look up your Training Record

Open Internet Explorer (Intelex does not work well with other browsers).
Type https://clients.intelex.com/alaska/logon.asp
Sign in with your UA ID and password.
Select My Training (the green flag) at the top of the page.