Equipment and Tool Safety

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

Pipe Cutting: Using The Pipe Threader

Facilities Services
2002

Threading, pipe

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...

UC Printing Services: Mbo Folder Series 26S/26/30 26S/26/30

UC Printing Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2006

Operation Of The Mbo Folder Series 26S/26/30 26S/26/30, UC Printing Services

Milling

UC Printing Services
Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Operating a Milling Machine - Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Mixing Ceramic Glazes

ASUC Auxiliary Art Studio
2002

Glazes, mixing

Mixing Darkroom Chemicals

ASUC Auxiliary Art Studio
2002

Operating A 12-Inch Band Saw

2003

Band, Saw

UC Berkeley Fall Protection Safety Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2026

In 2009, nationally there were fatal 520 falls, while in California there were 54 fatal falls of which 41 would have been prevented with adequate fall protection. 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...

Facilities Services: Operating a 6x18 Belt Sander

Facilities Services
2003

Sander, belt, 6 inch

Facilities Services: Operating A 12-Inch Chop Saw

Facilities Services
2003

Chop Saw, 12 inch