• Framework on Off-Campus Safety (PDF)

• Guidelines on Safety in Field Research (PDF)

• Off-Campus Safety Guidelines, Sections A to G (PDF)

These Guidelines contain detailed guidance for planning field research and implementing the requirements for reasonable care.

For any Face-to-Face and/or Field (Off-Campus Research), please complete and submit the Face-to-Face and Off-Campus (F2FOC) COVID-19 Review Form.  For clarity, this form replaced the Field Research Safety Planning Record.

This form is to be completed by the Academic Supervisor and submitted to the Department Chair (or equivalent) prior to departure on field research. Researchers should also review their department’s approval process for field (off-campus) research.

Internal Websites

• • During COVID-19, please refer to the VPRI COVID-19 Research. FAQ page and the VP Students FAQ page for more information.
  • Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Research Re-start and Recovery Application Process.
  • For Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) questions, please contact Health and Well-Being Programs and Services.

External Websites

• • Centers for Disease Control Travel Health Advisories
  • Department of Foreign Affairs Travel Advisory Reports
  • Health Canada Travel Health Information