Field Research

Safely working and conducting research outdoors, off-campus, and abroad.

Training

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

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Heat Illness Prevention and Response

Work in hot environments can have direct effects on human health including, heat exhaustion, heat stoke, and can lead to reduced labor productivityAll university employees who work outdoors or in environments with elevated indoor temperatures may be at risk for heat illness– the group of medical conditions caused by the body’s inability to cope with heat.

Heat exposure can...

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Diseases and Hazards

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General:

Infectious Diseases and Travelers’ Health - Search by Destination (Centers for Disease Control) University Health Services Travel Clinic (provides immunizations and...

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Safe and Inclusive Working Environments for Off-Campus or Off-Site Research

The National Science Foundation (NSF) requires plans for safe & inclusive off-campus and off-site research, effective January 30, 2023.

A written plan is required per the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) 23-1 for NSF-funded research; see NSF PAPPG (2023)

The plan must describe how the following types of behavior...

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Field Research

Safely working and conducting research outdoors, off-campus, and abroad. The UC Field Operations Safety Manual serves as a reference document and teaching tool to promote safe, successful field courses and research trips. It includes guidance on planning, training, incident response, risk...

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Respiratory Protection Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

2018

EH&S evaluates workplaces for possible airborne hazards and recommends ways to reduce these hazards when found. When appropriate, EH&S will fit campus workers with respirators and provide annual training on their proper use. This program is administered in cooperation with University Health Services. UHS evaluates a person's ability to safely wear a respirator prior to a respirator being issued. For more information contact EH&S at ehs@berkeley.edu.

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Avalanche Awareness

Jeff Holmquist

2026

Avalanche safety awareness for field researchers.

Video

Speaker: Jeff Holmquist, PhD, UCLA Research Scientist, Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, White Mountain Research Station, Mono County SAR Volunteer

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Wes Chase

Senior Certified Industrial Hygienist

Air Quality

Workplace Safety

Field Research

Wildfire Smoke

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Addressing Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence, and Psychological Safety in the Field

UC Field Research Safety & EH&S

2025

This session, hosted by the VCRO at UC Berkeley aimed to advance the campus's commitments to prevent and address sexual harassment and sexual violence in field research, to foster a culture that prioritizes consent and respect, and to engage all members of the university community in creating a healthy environment where violence in any form is not tolerated. Panelists reviewed violence prevention strategies, support resources and reporting, and explored the related topic of psychological safety in the field.Speakers: Led by Sara Souza...