Equipment and Tool Safety

Providing resources and guidance for the safe use of tools by UC Berkeley personnel.

Training

The EH&S training team creates, delivers, and tracks health, safety, and environmental training for all faculty, staff, and students.

Step Ladders

Step ladders are self-supporting portable ladders, nonadjustable in length, with flat steps and hinged base. A step ladder is used on a level firm surface. Review the resources below to learn more about step ladder safety.

UC Berkeley Resources Ladder Safety Program Office Safety Fact Sheet Using Step Stool - Job Safety...

Federal Firearms Licensee

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL)

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) website contains information for the firearms industry and its members, classifications of firearms and the interpretation of the regulations codified under 27 CFR, Parts 447, 478 and 479.

Apply for a License - How to Become a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Tools and Services for Licensees

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Shops and Trades

Policies, procedures, and training materials for any type of shop-work activities.

Learn about the various EH&S Safety Programs or download Frequently Used Forms.

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Confined Space Entry Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

The Confined-Space Entry Program provides procedures, practices, and requirements necessary to ensure the safety of personnel working inside confined spaces. This program applies to all UC Berkeley faculty, staff, students, and contractors performing confined-space entries on the UC Berkeley campus or at associated field stations and offices.

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UC Berkeley Fall Protection Safety Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2026

Cal/OSHA has Fall Protection Safety regulations that ensure safe-work activities when the possibility of falling is present. The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) has developed this Fall Protection Safety Program to manage the safe selection, procurement, use of and safe work practices, inspection and record keeping of all fall protection equipment (FPE). Included are guidelines for identification and correction of locations with fall hazards that endanger employees, students, and the public....

Equipment and Tool Safety

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Glove Selection Guide

Follow these steps to choose the appropriate type of protective glove for your job. The Glove Selection Chart also provides advantages and disadvantages for specific glove types. This guidance was prepared for laboratory researchers but may also be helpful for other people working with hazardous materials.

Once selected, glove use requirements for your lab should be posted in your Chemical Hygiene Plan flipchart under the Standard Operating Procedures section.See below for the...

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...

Laser Safety

Ensuring the safe use of lasers, laser systems, and non-ionizing radiation sources. How Do I: collapse all expand all Get authorized to use a laser? Please go to the UC Learning Center and enroll in the course titled EHS 301 - Laser Safety. If you have questions, contact us at ehstrain@berkeley....