Equipment and Tool Safety

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

Laboratory Ergonomics

University Health Services

Laboratory Ergonomics
Whether you plan to work in a research lab for one semester or throughout your career, there are ways to protect yourself from ergonomic hazards common in laboratory settings. Learn about proper posture, pipetting, and other common ergonomic risk factors.

Electrical Safety

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

Facilities Services: Using the Circle Shear and Angle Shear

Facilities Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Shear, circle and angle

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Facilities Services: Using an Air-Operated Shear

Facilities Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Shear, air operated

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Facilities Services: Using a Foot-Operated Shear

Facilities Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Shear, foot-operated

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Facilities Services: Using a 48-Inch Shear

Facilities Services
2003

Shear, 48 inch

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ASUC Auxiliary: Operating a Table Saw

ASUC Auxiliary
2005

Saw, table (prepared by ASUC)

Loading and Unloading the Emergency Response Truck

Emergency Response
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2005

Emergency Response - Loading and Unloading the Emergency Response Truck

Recreational Sports - Pro Shop: Using Step Stool

Department of Recreational Sports
2005

Operation Of The Challenge Drill

UC Printing Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2006

Operation Of The Challenge Drill, UC Printing Services