Earthwatch Safety Policy

Earthwatch Institute Safety Policy

At Earthwatch, we are committed to caring for the safety and welfare of all individuals involved in our activities anywhere in the world.

Although risk is an inherent part of the environments in which we work, we believe that through careful risk management and diligent planning all participants can have a rewarding, educational and inspirational Earthwatch experience.

On an Earthwatch expedition you can expect the following:

• Thorough risk assessments carried out prior to the fielding of the project
• In-depth information provided to participants in printed Expedition Briefings before fielding, including project conditions and risks associated with the project
• Safe drinking water available at all research facilities
• Accommodations suitable to the project and research area
• Field staff trained in emergency procedures
• Detailed emergency response plans for each project
• Around-the-clock emergency assistance by dedicated Field Management staff
• Trained incident management team