It is important that field volunteers travel on reliable, scheduled transportation. In some instances, training on unexploded ordinances may be useful. Immunization should include hepatitis B vaccine and personal protective measures should be taken against exposure to all bodily fluids. John Pearn, sometime Surgeon General of Australia (1998-2001), has also recommended “all humanitarian and emergency aid workers to hold current, certified, hands-on first aid certificate” (Pearn. 1997).

Reference

Pearn J. Pre-deployment education and training for refugee emergencies: Health and safety aspects. Journal of Refugee Studies. 1997; 10: 495-502.