Field Research

Safely working and conducting research outdoors, off-campus, and abroad.

Climbing Equipment

Facilities Services
2003

The fall protection equipment must be inspected and maintained according to Cal/OSHA and the manufacturer’s recommendations. A rescue plan and equipment must be in place and operable prior to the beginning of the tree work.

Tree Climbing/Trimming, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Logging eTool, OSHA

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Kayaks - Launching

Department of Recreational Sports
2004

Recreation Sports - CAL Adventures Loading Kayaks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

CAL Adventures Launching Kayaks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Wildfire Smoke Training

Wildfire Smoke Protection and N-95 Respirator Training

This information is based on Cal/OSHA Appendix B to Title 8 Section 5141.1. The standard is applicable when the Air Quality Index for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is 151 or greater. It applies to employees who work outside or in non-filtered buildings and/or vehicles for more than one hour per shift.

Ensure completion of Wildfire Smoke Protection and N-95 Respirator training via these options:...

COVID-19 Field Protocol: Worksite Planning Checklist

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

Chainsaws

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Operating a Chainsaw, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

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Chainsaw Safety (PDF), OSHA ...

Diseases and Hazards

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General:

Infectious Diseases and Travelers’ Health - Search by Destination (Centers for Disease Control) University Health Services Travel Clinic (provides immunizations and...

Field Station Inspection

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

Field Station Annual Inspection Checklist

Inspection to be performed between May 1st and June 15th annually. Completed inspections shall be submitted electronically to fireprevention@berkeley.edu.

ATVs and Snowmobiles

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2014

Back-country Safety Equipment and Training

ATV and Snowmobile Safety Gear and PPE Recommendations for Back-country Field Safety, EH&S Shared Google Document

Vehicles and Equipment

Tools & Equipment, Field Safety PPE for snow mobiles, etc. - Back-country Safety Equipment and Training All-Terrain Vehicles - ATV and Snowmobile Gear Recommendations Guidance on outdoor, agricultural and pesticide operations (UC Ag & Natural Resources) Driving...

Field Researchers Resources

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2015

Resources for UC Berkeley Field Researchers