Department Safety Coordinators

Department Safety Coordinators (DSCs) are a vital part of the campus safety structure, coordinating, implementing, and documenting safety practices in departments across campus.

Drill Presses

Facilities Services
2002

Operating a Drill Press - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Laser Safety Pause Attestation: Submit by Jan 31

January 10, 2023
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety

This is reminder was sent to Laser Use PIs as follow-up to the Vice Chancellor of Research, Katherine Yelick’s, October 28, 2022 message.

SUBMIT BY 01/31/2023: All PIs must submit an attestation that they have organized a safety pause meeting by January 31, 2023. Failure to...

Labs and Research

Providing support, in the form of risk assessment, review, consultation(link sends e-mail), training, and the necessary resources and guidance for research at UC Berkeley.

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...

Construction

This page provides important safety information and environmental guidance specifically for construction contractors working on UC Berkeley projects. Contractors are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to their work on campus. Please note that all construction projects on campus are managed by UC Berkeley Capital Strategies, which is responsible for planning, design, construction, and project delivery. For all questions, concerns, or complaints related to UC Berkeley construction projects, members of the campus...

Safety Newsletter - Vol. 4, November 2025

November 25, 2025
This Safety Newsletter, sent to department safety coordinators, is intended to build community and raise awareness about safety topics.
https://mailchi.mp/b09a380042f2/ehs-safety-newsletter-wildfire-smoke-and-heat-sa…

Dispose of Waste

Master list of waste types is displayed below. Note: If you cannot find the item that you are trying to get rid of in this list, please contact EH&S at ehs@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-3073. collapse all expand all Aerosol Cans

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Department Safety Coordinators

Department Safety Coordinators (DSCs) are a vital part of the campus safety structure, coordinating, implementing, and documenting safety practices in departments across campus.

Safety Newsletter - Vol 2, March 2025

March 20, 2025
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety
This Safety Newsletter, sent to department safety coordinators, is intended to build community and raise awareness about safety topics.

EH&S Safety Newsletter - Vol 3, July 2025

July 7, 2025
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety
This Safety Newsletter, sent to department safety coordinators, is intended to build community and raise awareness about safety topics.