Office of Polar Programs Polar Safety and Occupational Health

The U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Polar Programs Polar Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) team facilitates a culture of safety and health in support of research throughout the Polar regions. The team protects life and property through a coordinated risk-based approach with all stakeholders. SOH conducts industrial hygiene and safety activities, including research and project safety evaluations, incident reviews and investigations, and field assessments. The team also oversees the occupational health and medical system for polar programs to ensure deployment public health and continuous improvement.