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.

Research Ramp-Up SOP Template

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

UC Berkeley Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19

Required COVID-19 Training

UC Berkeley Guidelines on Protecting Workers from COVID-19.

COVID-19 Sewage Testing

Laboratory Start-Up Guidelines

Recommended safety measures and guidelines for all laboratory personnel.

Wiping Down Surface

Researcher Guide to Routine Sanitizing and Housekeeping

 COVID-19 routine sanitizing guidance for laboratories.

Face Covering Guidance

To slow the spread of COVID-19, face coverings must be used at all times on UC Berkeley property, whether indoors or outdoors.

Laboratory

Laboratory Ramp Down Checklist

Research Ramp Down Checklist for laboratories. 

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 Lab Inspections

EH&S laboratory spot check inspections

COVID-19 Field Protocol

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

University COVID-19 Resources

 

External COVID-19 Resources