The ADVANCEing FieldSafety program consists of three main components:
A 7-module online course that focuses on creating a safe field environment, fostering a safe field culture, and building teams from varied backgrounds.
Two 90-minute, interactive online workshops—one that provides practice in bystander intervention strategies and another that models how to compose norms agreements.
A toolkit of resources such as checklists, fillable documents, and implementation guides that can be customized for a wide range of field contexts.
ADVANCEing FieldSafety is open to all, from individuals to full field teams, and welcomes scientists of all career stages, from students to seasoned field researchers. Participants have two options to receive certificates after completing the training. To get started, take the online course and then enroll in an upcoming workshop.
November Workshop Dates
Part 1: Monday, 11/17/25 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM MT
Part 2: Thursday, 11/20/25 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM MT
December Workshop Dates
Part 1: Monday, 12/8/28 | 1:00 PM–2:30 PM MT
Part 2: Thursday, 12/11/25 | 10:00 AM–11:30 AM MT
More information and Registration here
If you are part of a field team and are interested in having your team participate in ADVANCEing FieldSafety, please consider also having your team take part in the AFS research component, which aims to measure the effectiveness of the AFS program and its impact on field culture. As part of this research, field teams will complete surveys and participate in interviews or focus groups. Incentives are available for participating teams. Visit the AFS research and evaluation page to learn more and to sign up. Now is the perfect time to prepare for your next field season.
If you’d like to learn more about the ADVANCEing FieldSafety program, particularly the research component, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You may also subscribe to the AFS Newsletter, follow AFS on LinkedIn, and get AFS updates through the CIRES CEEE Facebook page and Instagram feed.