Training for Field Work
Driver Training
- Driver safety training is required to use a UA vehicle.
Field Safety Guiding Principles for Project Principal 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
- Learn To Return Training Systems, Inc. out of Anchorage Alaska is the current contractor used for watercraft and offshore platform safety training. The 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
- 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 or contact Joe Nava at 907-479-2340.