Campus Laboratory Safety Policies

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for the campus community. Faculty, students, and other personnel in laboratories and other academic settings may work with hazardous materials, equipment, and processes. With regard to safety and environmental protection, this teaching, and research work is governed by state and federal regulations and University policies.

New UC Systemwide Laboratory Safety Policies

Please note: Other laboratory safety policies on radiation safety, biosafety and other specific hazards are found in the respective section of the Lab Safety Manual.

Additional UC Berkeley environment, health and safety related policies are listed below.

(For a comprehensive list of University of California, Berkeley policies see the Official Campuswide Policies and Procedures website.)

Topics

Biological Safety topic page, Building Safety topic page, Chemical Safety topic page, Controlled Substances topic page, Environmental Protection topic page, Fire Safety topic page, Hazardous Materials topic page, Job Safety Analysis topic page, Lab Safety topic page, Lab Safety Manual topic page, Laser Safety topic page, PPE topic page, Radiation Safety topic page, Shop Safety topic page, Workplace Safety topic page