The following activities are covered by specialized campus programs and require prior approval from the corresponding campus committee or office. Please review the list and make sure you are fulfilling the requirements of the appropriate campus organization.
The committees that approve the use of these hazards can revoke their approval if conditions warrant.
Research Involving | Requires Prior Approval From | Contact # | |
Animals | Animal Care and Use Committee | 510-642-8855 | acuc@berkeley.edu |
Biohazards | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | bso@berkeley.edu |
Controlled Substances | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | csuse@berkeley.edu |
Recombinant DNA | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | bso@berkeley.edu |
Human Subjects | Committee for Protection of Human Subjects | 510-642-7461 | ophs@berkeley.edu |
Lasers | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | lso@berkeley.edu |
Radioactive Materials and Radiation Producing Machines | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | radsafety@berkeley.edu |
Toxic Gases | Office of Environment, Health & Safety | 510-642-3073 | toxicgas@berkeley.edu |
Diving | Scientific Diving & Small Boat Safety Board | 510-642-1298 | ucbdiver@berkeley.edu |