precautionary measures as required. Where necessary advice will be sought from the University Health Team. Disabilities Inaccessibility, injury Where reasonably practicable, additional measures will be taken to ensure that individuals with declared disabilities have access to fieldwork activities and are able to fully participate. e) Lone working: Please delete as appropriate Yes/No – Lone field working should only be undertaken if unavoidable. The following must be completed: to work by the academic supervisor A “Permission Alone” form, authorised A Health & Safety Questionnaire which will be held by the supervisor in compliance with the University's Data Protection Policy. If working alone, take the following into account You may find yourself in a situation Difficulties in summoning Where possible work, as a you cannot handle alone help when required minimum, in pairs Where possible carry a radio, mobile phone or GPS Personal Locator Beacon Leave details of the field site and a work plan (include contact name and address) with colleagues in the department or at home prior to any trip Specify dates and times of departure and return. If your plans change, inform someone as soon as possible Instigate a with a “check-in” system colleague or supervisor Phone in – at regular intervals. If you do not phone in at a certain time arrange for suitable action to be taken Meeting members of the public or Risk of abuse/ attack Do not carry valuables or large farmers. sums of money unless you need to Carry a personal alarm Ensure landowners and their employees know who you are and what you are doing Aggressive behaviour Talk yourself out of problems; placate rather than provoke Do not turn your back on someone who is behaving aggressively Stay calm, speak gently and slowly Remove yourself from the situation as quickly as possible Carry University Belfast Queen’s identification card
precautionary measures as required. Where necessary advice will be sought from the University Health Team. Disabilities Inaccessibility, injury Where reasonably practicable, additional measures will be taken to ensure that individuals with declared disabilities have access to fieldwork activities and are able to fully participate. e) Lone working: Please delete as appropriate – Yes/No Lone field working should only be undertaken if unavoidable. The following must be completed: A “Permission to work Alone” form, authorised by the academic supervisor A Health & Safety Questionnaire which will be held by the supervisor in compliance with the University's Data Protection Policy. If working alone, take the following into account You may find yourself in a situation you cannot handle alone Difficulties in summoning help when required Where possible work, as a minimum, in pairs Where possible carry a radio, mobile phone or GPS Personal Locator Beacon Leave details of the field site and a work plan (include contact name and address) with colleagues in the department or at home prior to any trip Specify dates and times of departure and return. If your plans change, inform someone as soon as possible Instigate a “check-in” system with a colleague or supervisor – Phone in at regular intervals. If you do not phone in at a certain time arrange for suitable action to be taken Meeting members of the public or farmers. Risk of abuse/ attack Do not carry valuables or large sums of money unless you need to Carry a personal alarm Ensure landowners and their employees know who you are and what you are doing Aggressive behaviour Talk yourself out of problems; placate rather than provoke Do not turn your back on someone who is behaving aggressively Stay calm, speak gently and slowly Remove yourself from the situation as quickly as possible Carry Queen’s University Belfast identification card
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