Cornell University’s Department of Entomology has released new safety guidelines and protocols for individuals conducting research off campus. As mentioned in the plan, the following guide is part of an initiative to formalize lab safety conversations. Due to different experiences and identities, researchers experience different threat landscapes which require ongoing and adaptive conversations. The document below outlines the responsibilities individuals conducting research as well as their superiors to foster a safer environment for researches and minimize risk where possible. For more questions, please contact the authors listed in this document.