Policy Approval Authority | President |
Responsible Division | Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships |
Responsible University Office | Office of Research Compliance, Integrity and Safety |
Responsible Officer(s) | Laboratory Safety Manager |
Contact Person | Shannon Stoker |
Primary Audience |
Faculty
Student |
Status | Active |
Last Review Date | 10-09-2020 |
Policy Category/Categories |
Campus Safety / Security
Research Ethics / Intellectual Property |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is committed to providing faculty, staff, and students with opportunities to conduct field work in a safe environment. Field activities present a special set of hazards that can put participants at significant risk if not addressed. All individuals performing field work on behalf of the university are responsible for ensuring they work in a safe and conscientious manner and follow this policy at all times. The goal of this policy is to minimize the risk associated with field work by requiring a risk assessment prior to field activities and defining responsibilities of those involved.
“Field work” refers to work conducted by a student or researcher outside of a classroom or laboratory, in the natural environment. It consists of activities that are authorized by NIU conducted by faculty, staff, students and authorized individuals for the purpose of teaching, or research in locations where planning for risk is in a natural environment is essential.
“Field work” does not include travel for conferences, seminars, visits to other institutions, or ROTC training.
“Field activity” is a singular activity that is part of field work.
This policy does not apply to field work that is supervised by another institution or organization.
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