Hazardous Materials

Helping campus units manage their hazardous materials by providing assistance with shipping, waste pick-up and disposal, and chemical inventory needs.

Brian Olson

Hazardous Waste Manager
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Waste Disposal
Medical / Bio Waste

David Conrod

FPS: Hazardous Materials Specialist
Fire Prevention
Hazardous Materials

Corki Mckinney

Senior Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Waste Disposal

Julio Castellanos

Principal Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Waste Disposal
Medical / Bio Waste

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...

Chemical Waste Recharge

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2003

Directions for completion:

Complete all of the information on the form. For additional instructions, double click on the question marks on the PDF. Print one copy to sign and send to EH&S and print one copy to keep for your records. Email, fax, or mail the completed Recharge Authorization Form to the Office of Environment, Health & Safety.

E-Mail: ehsrecharge@...

Phillip Hayes

Hazardous Materials Specialist
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Materials Shipping
Waste Disposal

Guidelines for Explosive and Potentially Explosive Chemicals: Safe Storage and Handling

Office of Environment, Health & Safety

Potentially Explosive Chemicals (PECs) include peroxidizable organic chemicals which oxidize, dry out, or otherwise destabilize over time. Examples include isopropyl ether, sodium amide, and picric acid. Old or mismanaged chemicals and can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of laboratory personnel, emergency responders, building occupants, and chemical waste handlers.

For additional information, contact the Hazardous Materials Team at hwp@berkeley.edu or the Chemical Hygiene Officier at...

Dispose of Waste

Master list of waste types is displayed below. Note: If you cannot find the item that you are trying to get rid of in this list, please contact EH&S at ehs@berkeley.edu or (510) 642-3073. collapse all expand all Aerosol Cans

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Mark Pitts

Senior Hazardous Materials Technician
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Waste
Waste Disposal