UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
School of Geosciences
GFW1: Group Fieldwork (Teaching) Safety Information
Part 1.
1.1 Course Code.
1.2 Dates.
From:
To:
1.3 Location and telephone numbers of
Fieldwork Bases (attach map if
appropriate).
1.4 Name and mobile number of
Course/Fieldwork Leader.
1.5 Name and mobile number of Deputy
Course/Fieldwork Leader
1.6 Names and mobile numbers of
staff/student demonstrators.
1.7 Brief description of fieldwork and
techniques to be used.
1.8 Transport to be used.
Part 2.
2.1 Names of qualified first-aiders.
2.2 Names of authorised drivers.
2.3* Medical conditions, disabilities or
injuries declared by participants.
2.4* Current medical treatment or
prescribed medications declared by
participants.
* For reasons of confidentiality individuals should not be named on this form.
Part 3.
3.1 Nearest Hospital.
Address:
Telephone:
Distance:
3.2 Nearest GP.
From Site:
From Accommodation:
From Site:
From Accommodation:
From Site:
From Accommodation:
Address:
Telephone:
Distance:
3.2 Nearest Pharmacy.
Address:
Telephone:
Distance:
Part 4. RISK ASSESSMENT
4.1 Will the implementation of the
precautions identified in the School’s
Fieldwork Handbook for the types of
environment to be visited provide
adequate control of the risks arising from
the fieldwork?

Yes – Go to part 5.

No – Go to 4.2 and expand the risk assessment as necessary.
4.2 Expand the risk assessment to
identify hazards and precautions not
currently covered in the School’s Safety
Handbook.
Part 5.
Signed (Course/Fieldwork Leader).
Date: