Guidelines

Laboratory Safety and Compliance for New Principal Investigators At UC Berkeley

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This document provides guidelines for the Principal Investigator (PI) just starting at UC Berkeley or for any PI as a refresher on laboratory safety and compliance.

Guidelines for Explosive and Potentially Explosive Chemicals - Safe Storage and Handling

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This document provide specific guidelines to reduce risks posed by use and storage of potentially explosive chemicals.

Guidelines for Drain Disposal of Chemicals at University of California, Berkeley (Updated summer 2008)

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This document provides an overview of drain disposal in academic research and teaching laboratories, potential problems at the EBMUD water pollution control plant, potential problems in lab sinks and campus sewers, characteristics of hazardous waste, general rules and specific guidelines for drain disposal of chemicals.

Laboratory and Shop Deactivation and Move Manual

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This is an updated version (February 2009) of this publication. The manual contains information and checklists that will help in successfully organizing and completing a laboratory or shop deactivation and relocation.

Safety Guidelines for Field Researchers

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This booklet discusses some of the hazards involved in fieldwork and how to protect yourself against them.Topics addressed include pests, diseases, and trip preparation. It also has sections on hanta virus and lyme disease.