Field Research

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

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...

Field Station Inspection

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2021

Field Station Annual Inspection Checklist

Inspection to be performed between May 1st and June 15th annually. Completed inspections shall be submitted electronically to fireprevention@berkeley.edu.

ATVs and Snowmobiles

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2014

Back-country Safety Equipment and Training

ATV and Snowmobile Safety Gear and PPE Recommendations for Back-country Field Safety, EH&S Shared Google Document

Vehicles and Equipment

Tools & Equipment, Field Safety PPE for snow mobiles, etc. - Back-country Safety Equipment and Training All-Terrain Vehicles - ATV and Snowmobile Gear Recommendations Guidance on outdoor, agricultural and pesticide operations (UC Ag & Natural Resources) Driving...

Field Researchers Resources

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2015

Resources for UC Berkeley Field Researchers

First Aid Kits

First Aid KitsFree NOLS 4.0 first aid kits are available to field research groups that complete a Field Safety Plan, while supplies last. Please email...

Kayaks - Loading

Department of Recreational Sports
2004

Recreation Sports - CAL Adventures Loading Kayaks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

CAL Adventures Launching Kayaks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Library

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

A JSA describes job tasks in step-by-step fashion, identifies associated hazards at each step, and outlines proper hazard controls that minimize the risk of injury or illness to the individual(s) performing that task.

Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets

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

Fire Extinguishers

Fact Sheets What to Do in a Fire at UC Berkeley Fire Safety for Field Work Fire Safety for Animal Behavior Field Stations Additional Resources...