COVID-19 Guidance and Resources for Research

Lab Safety On-Campus Research Continuity

The Office of Environment, Health and Safety is working in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management, University Health Services (UHS), and campus leadership to help keep the UC Berkeley community healthy and safe. At this time only a small number of researchers have been authorized to return to campus for essential activities. Please review the guidelines here.

UC Berkeley Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19

Required COVID-19 Training

UC Berkeley Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19.

Face Covering Guidance

Face coverings must cover both your nose and mouth and have no visible holes or openings.

Additional Considerations

Refer to these documents in the event of a major rise in cases.

Research Ramp-Up SOP Template

SOP for Phased Research Ramp-Up, COVID-19 occupancy guidelines & resources.

Laboratory

Laboratory Ramp Down Checklist

Research Ramp Down Checklist for laboratories. For the latest information on Current Research Operations, visit the Vice Chancellor for Research's website.

COVID-19 Workplace Planning

Related Topics

COVID-19 topic page, Department Safety Coordinators topic page, Lab Safety topic page, PPE topic page, Shop Safety topic page, Training topic page, Workplace Safety topic page

Research Operations

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

COVID-19 Field Protocol

Precautions and considerations for travel or fieldwork, Worksite Planning Checklist.

University COVID-19 Resources

External COVID-19 Resources