The Gump Station supports scientific research and university field courses. We host a diverse range of workshops through the 

, and provide public service through cultural and educational outreach at our 

Programs span the physical, biological, and social sciences, engineering and humanities, making Gump Station the perfect facility for experiential learning in a variety of disciplines.

All users must review and accept the rules and procedures detailed on the

Gump Station follows procedures developed by the University of California Berkeley’s 

Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) Office

The University of California Richard B. Gump Research Station is dedicated to research and education, and consequently, these are the priorities of its staff and the sole use of its facilities. The Station is run according to an honor system. We do not constantly monitor visitors but serious breaches of trust are likely to lead to permanent expulsion from the Station.

Please remember that the facilities are shared and everyone has an equal right to their use. If you have any problems, questions, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to let the staff know. Any issues with the facilities should be posted to the 

. Any safety issues should reported to a staff member immediately.

Remember that you have responsibility for your own safety.

The Station follows the University of California’s “NO SMOKING” policy.

Pets or adopted stray animals are strictly prohibited from Station property.

In the event of medical, fire, or other emergency:

18 connects to the Fire Brigade in the nearby village of Paopao (2KM). They will respond to any emergency (ambulance, fire, police) and will usually arrive within a few minutes.

Evacuation and Assembly Areas: In the event of fire or other emergency requiring evacuation, proceed to the nearest exit and assemble at the Parking Area in front of Reception on the hill side of the road. If this location is unsafe, assemble at the Volleyball Court on the waterfront side of the road.

All users of laboratories must acknowledge that they:

Users must provide the Station's Operations Manager with a list of any chemicals they wish to bring to the Gump Station before their arrival including a plan for their safe use, temporary storage at the Station, and their disposal. Users must be appropriately trained (at their home institution) in the use of the chemical. Users should have Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous materials they will be working with and bring Personal Protective Equipment required for the safe use of the chemical.

In general, all chemicals must be removed when the user leaves. For long-term projects, users must ensure that the chemicals are appropriately stored in between visits. All chemicals at the Station must be clearly and permanently marked with: (1) what they are (name and a catalog reference number), (2) date they were brought to lab, and (3) who is responsible for them. Chemicals must be stored in a suitable location. Hoods are NOT an appropriate place for long-term storage. Any chemicals not appropriately stored or managed may be removed at the user’s expense.

Personal protection required as appropriate for the particular lab used.

Users are responsible for arranging disposal of any chemicals/waste that they do not take home with them. The Station works with a local chemical waste disposal company on Tahiti and may bill users (Pass Through charge) for any expenses incurred.

Kyle Koleoglou

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