FORMS

EXPERIMENTAL SAFETY PLAN

The ESP ensures the safety of all participants at the on-site contest. It is the first step in the approval process for running your team's bench-scale demonstration at the contest.

While preparing your bench-scale demo at your home institution, follow your institution's safety protocols. 

ESP Steps:

  • Complete Mandatory Short Course (all team members) by Feb. 20, 2026
    • Free. Mandatory. On-demand.
    • Course is limited to teams enrolled in the contest.
    • The course should take no longer than 45 minutes to complete. 
    • Registered teams will be emailed links in December.
    • If you have not received the link, or have not yet registered, email a request to werc@nmsu.edu 
  • Submit the ESP form by March 13, 2026
  • Complete the Transportation form (see below) if your team plans to ship equipment to Las Cruces
Teams not meeting the above deadlines will not be allowed to bring a bench-scale prototype to the contest. 

ESP Forms and Example

ESP Form

Lab Hazard Checklist

ESP Example 

 

Equipment Transport Form

Submit this form by March 30, 2026 if you plan to ship equipment to Las Cruces.

Teams will ship their packages directly to the Farm & Ranch Museum.

Equipment Transport Form 2026

 

 

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