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Best Practices to Promote Field Science Safety
Kristen Yarincik1, Anne Kelly1, Terry McGlynn2
1Executive Director, IOOS Association, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA.
Integrative and Comparative Biology
|April 18, 2023
Summary
Sexual harassment and assault in field settings require interventions. A workshop identified 44 best practices for scientists and organizations to improve field safety through culture change, accountability, policy, and reporting.
Area of Science:
- Scientific research
- Field biology
- Social science
Background:
- Sexual harassment and assault are prevalent in field settings.
- Evidence-based interventions are crucial for scientist safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify best practices for addressing sexual harassment and assault in field settings.
- To develop a comprehensive set of recommendations for individuals and organizations.
Main Methods:
- A workshop convened experts in field biology and sexual harassment/assault.
- Recommendations were grounded in peer-reviewed scholarship.
- Practices were categorized by resources, time frame, and organizational level.
Main Results:
- Identified a comprehensive set of 44 best practices.
- Recommendations cover culture change, accountability, policy development, and reporting.
- Practices are designed to support the development of field safety plans.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these best practices can promote safety in field settings.
- A structured approach is essential for effective intervention.
- These recommendations provide a framework for creating safer field environments.
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