Field Research

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

Workplace Safety

California state regulations require every employer to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). In August 2017, the University adopted a campuswide Workplace Safety Program that serves as the University’s central IIPP for creating a safe and healthful work environment. Having one program for the whole University helps to improve access, consistency, and usability across all departments. EH&S is the responsible department for overseeing the campuswide Workplace Safety Program. The campus Workplace Safety Program is based on the Injury...

Wildfire Smoke

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

Respiratory Protection Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2025

EH&S evaluates workplaces for possible airborne hazards and recommends ways to reduce these hazards when found. When appropriate, EH&S will fit campus workers with respirators and provide annual training on their proper use. This program is administered in cooperation with University Health Services. UHS evaluates a person's ability to safely wear a respirator prior to a respirator being issued. For more information contact EH&S at ehs@berkeley.edu.

Fire Safety for Field Work - Fact Sheet

2008

Fire Extinguishers

Fact Sheets Fire Safety for Field Work Fire Safety for Animal Behavior Field Stations Additional Resources Fire Prevention ans Safety Using the Right Type of Fire...

Heat Illness Prevention Program Worksite Planning and Site Checklist

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2020

Heat Illness Prevention and Response

Heat Illness Prevention and Response

Work in hot environments can have direct effects on human health including, heat exhaustion, heat stoke, and can lead to reduced labor productivityAll university employees who work outdoors or in environments with elevated indoor temperatures may be at risk for heat illness– the group of medical conditions caused by the body’s inability to cope with heat.

Heat exposure can...

Training

The EH&S training team creates, delivers, and tracks health, safety, and environmental training for all faculty, staff, and students.

Fire Safety for Animal Behavior Field Stations - Fact Sheet

2000

Fire Safety for Field Work

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2008

Fire hazard is especially high in California during the summer due to the long, dry season. Those who work at off-site research stations, do field work, or are simply enjoying time outside should observe the following simple measures for preventing and reacting to fires.