Fact Sheets

EH&S Fact Sheets serve as campus-wide Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Dust and Debris When Mounting Seismic Wall Bracing

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2007

Fact Sheet: Procedures to Control Dust and Debris When Mounting Seismic Wall Bracing

Welding and Flame Cutting Operations

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2004

Welding and Flame Cutting Operations Fire Prevention and Suppression Procedures

Noise: Controlling Your Exposure at Work - Fact Sheet

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2020

There are several ways to protect against exposure to excessive noise levels. Engineering controls involve changes in the work area or equipment; administrative controls involve changes in work procedures. Usually one or the other provides sufficient protection. The law requires that these controls be considered before employees are made to wear hearing protection. If engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or will not provide adequate protection, hearing protection devices, training, and audiometry must be provided to employees.

Confined Space Entry Program Fact Sheet

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2007

Mold Fact Sheet

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2023

Respiratory Protection

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2023

There are several ways to protect against exposure to airborne contaminants. The most effective are engineering and administrative controls. (Engineering controls can include measures such as increasing ventilation or installing a fume hood; administrative controls involve changes in work procedures.) The law requires that these controls be considered before employees are issued respirators. If engineering and administrative controls are infeasible, respirators can be assigned.

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...

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.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Indoor Heat Illness Prevention and Response Fact Sheet

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2024