Water Safety for Environmental Fieldwork – Online – October 17th, 2025
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10/17/2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: Fully online.
Environmental professionals often work in and around water – whether conducting fish assessments in fast-moving rivers, sampling vegetation in wetlands, or operating in remote, self-supported field sites. This course equips participants to plan, execute, and demobilize projects with safety top of mind throughout every phase.
Key topics include:
- Identifying and mitigating hazards in lentic (still water) and lotic (flowing water) systems
- Safety planning and logistics for open water and winter/ice conditions
- Effective use and maintenance of PPE and field equipment
- Chemical and physical safety considerations, including toxins, cold water, and challenging terrain
- Safe sampling practices during environmental emergencies, such as spills
- Recommendations for further certifications based on region, water body, or vessel type (e.g., Swift Water Safety, Safe Working Near Water)
Participants will leave with a strong foundation in aquatic field safety, plus actionable guidance for advancing their training based on the unique demands of their work environment.
Course will be 4 hours long.