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Emergency or Incident Reporting

911 or (510) 642-3333 - Incident, Injury, Exposure, Fire, etc..

Get PPE

Personal Protective Equipment, Lab Coats, etc...

Dispose of Waste

Chemical, Biohazardous, Radioactive, etc..

Resources & Guides

Fact Sheets, Job Safety Analysis, Manuals, etc..

Services & Support

Biosafety, Equipment Safety, Hazardous Materials, etc...

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Department Safety Coordinators

Coordinating, implementing, and documenting safety practices in departments across campus.
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Supervisor / Manager

Supervisors, Managers & PIs

Ensuring safety in the workplace through hazards communication and safety training.
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Shops & Trades

Policies, procedures, and training materials for any type of shop-work activities.
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Laboratory Safety

Providing support, consultation, and the necessary guidance and resources for research.
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Construction

Construction Safety

Information and guidance for construction contractors work on the UC Berkeley campus.
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Building Safety

Liaising between the occupants of their building and various campus service and support units. 
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Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Fire Prevention

Providing inspections, plan review, and code consultation; serving as a fire protection and life safety resource for all UC Berkeley-owned and occupied buildings.
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Wildfire Smoke Safety

Providing resources and guidance for the UC Berkeley community to reduce exposure to wildfire smoke. 
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News & Alerts

March 20, 2025

Mar 20
Safety Newsletter - Vol 2, March 2025

March 19, 2025

Mar 19
Safety Spotlight: Teddy Prompichai & Joshua Miller

March 6, 2025

Mar 06
Electrical Fire Caused by Heat Gun Connected to Power Strip
Mar 06
Flooding Event and Improper Disposal of Glassware

March 4, 2025

Mar 04
Required Heat Illness Prevention Training

February 27, 2025

Feb 27
Important Updates to Drain Disposal Restrictions

February 11, 2025

Feb 11
Laser Eyewear Exchange Event

February 10, 2025

Feb 10
Lab Safety Awareness Week: Makerspaces

February 3, 2025

Feb 03
Sunsetting of Cal/OSHA’s Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Requirements
News Archive

EH&S Tools & Applications

Please note you will need to either be on campus (wired or wireless) or use the GlobalProtect VPN to access EH&S apps. Learn more.

Labs At Berkeley (L@B)

View and manage lab personnel and location(s) information using the lab roster tool and rooms, and designate lab roles.

Assessments

Hazard Assessments

Define what hazards you are exposed to in your daily work and how to protect yourself against those risks.

Chemicals

Chemicals

Manage and update your chemical inventory. Access Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for chemicals in your inventory. 

Inspect

Inspect

Tool for inspections and audits, completing self inspections, and collecting compliance data.

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BUA

Biological Use Authorization (BUA) is required for Principal Investigators working with biological agents. 

Procedures

Procedures

Makes it easy for staff to follow procedures by providing a centralized source for documentation.

Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety Info System (RSIS)

Manage Radiation Use Authorizations, print signage, purchase materials, and request a radioactive waste pick-up.

Hazardous Waste Program (HWP)

Manage and dispose of hazardous waste in including chemicals, biohazardous waste, radioactive waste, and sharps.

Event Permit

Apply for permits to ensure safe and compliant campus events.

Recharge (formerly SRS)

Set up chartstring, authorize EH&S to recover costs for services, manage recharge account information.

Learn more about Recharge Services.