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.

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. 4, November 2026

November 25, 2025
This Safety Newsletter, sent to department safety coordinators, is intended to build community and raise awareness about safety topics.
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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.

Safety Newsletter - Vol 1, Oct 2024

October 14, 2024
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety
EH&S is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all employees. The role of Department Safety Coordinator (DSC) is instrumental in achieving this goal. EH&S has launched a Safety Newsletter to build community and raise awareness about safety topics.

Nanoscale Materials Information Form

January 22, 2026

Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is preparing the 2026 Manufactured Nanoscale Materials Disclosure for the City of Berkeley.

If you use nanoscale materials in your lab, and

a. you have never filled out the Nanoscale Materials Information Form,

or,

b. you have begun using new nanoscale materials, or a new class of nanoscale materials

Please...

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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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...

Laboratory Safety Manual

The laboratory safety manual provides an overview of lab safety procedures and policies.

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...