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Contrary to the popular belief, farms are not free of hazards. Every year, thousands of farm workers are injured and hundreds more die in farming accidents. According to the National Safety Council, agriculture is the most hazardous industry in the nation.

Studying and traveling abroad is an opportunity that many faculty, staff and students enjoy the privilege of here at UVM.  To ensure that the risks inherent with these adventures are managed prior to departure and while away, all program faculty/trip leaders should incorporate the following considerations into planning UVM sponsored trips abroad:

American Canoe Association is an organization that has many on-line courses for paddling ranging from beginning instruction to safety and rescue techniques.  Although hands-on experience is an essential part of any successful paddling instruction, the materials in these on-line courses can be used to underpin and supplement in-person instruction as it is available to you and/or your group.

American Canoe Assosiation National Paddlesports Instruction Program

If in the course of your work, studies or research at UVM, your department deams it necessary for you to operate a motorized, small watercraft, your are required to complete the on-line training below prior to operation of any UVM vessel.  Payment of this class is and individual and/or department responsibility.  Upon completion of the class, a copy of the operators boater education card must be kept on-file in the department assigning them the task of operating the watercraft.  If at any time the Department of Risk Management & Safety requires proof of having c

The rewards of studying or doing research on Lake Champlain or other waterways are multifaceted, as are the risks.  Of primary concern are:

• boating safety requirements for small motor-driven vessels
• canoe and kayak safety
• personal flotation device usage
• prevention of slips/falls and heat exhaustion or hypothermia
• exposure to pathogens in water

No matter where our studies, research or other academically related activites take us, we need a safe journey.  Hover over the menu to the left to choose the mode(s) of transportation that will be needed to safely get you where you need to go.

Driving Requirements for UVM

To Get Permission to Drive a UVM Vehicle

Note: All applicants who wish to drive for UVM purposes must be 19 years of age and hold a current, valid U.S. or Canadian license.

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