17 Safety
17.1 SafeCampus
If you feel unsafe or at-risk in any way while on campus, contact SafeCampus (206-685-7233) anytime––no matter where you work or study––to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus can provide individualized support, discuss short- and long-term solutions, and connect you with additional resources when requested.
17.2 Emergency contacts
Our lab keeps a confidential list of emergency contacts for every member of the lab. If you have not yet done so, please fill out this form with the name and contact information of at least one person you would to be contacted in the event of an emergency.
17.3 Lab
Our lab has extensive protocols for safety while working in the genetics lab. A complete guide to these safety protocols can be found at the In the lab tab. Please carefully read all safety protocols and complete all required training courses before working in the lab.
17.4 Field
Click here to access our full field safety document. This section is currently under development: more coming soon!
17.4.1 General considerations
When going into the field, someone else should always be told where you’re going, and when you anticipate being back. For on-the-water activities, the trip leader should file a detailed float plan.
When heading into remote areas, have detailed physical maps with you and a compass. Relying on technology or cell service without any physical map backups is a bad idea.
If you carry an epipen or similar device, make sure someone else in the group knows where it is and how to use it, in case you are unable to administer it yourself in an emergency.
And always remember: People’s safety is more important than any sample!