Laser Safety

Ensuring the safe use of lasers, laser systems, and non-ionizing radiation sources.

Job Safety Analysis or JSAs 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.

Getting Started with Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

How do I write or find a JSA? The objective of providing this library is to:

Improve safety awareness among staff Decrease injury rates Make effective JSA resources available to the entire UC Berkeley campus

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Jim De Zetter

Radiation Safety Officer, Director of Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety

Laser Safety

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Laser Eyewear Exchange Event

February 11, 2025

Office of Emergency Management

Replace your protective eyewear

Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) is excited to announce a one-time opportunity to exchange your eyewear for FREE

This special opportunity will take place on Wednesday, February 26th at 775B Tan Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Limited Availability

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Labs

EH&S provides campus researchers with lab coats, safety glasses, and goggles. We also provide shared protective equipment to labs, such as face shields and protective aprons.

Please contact the PPE coordinator at ppe@berkeley.edu or by calling (510) 642-3073 if you have any questions or comments about personal protective equipment for your lab.

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Laser Safety Vendor Fair

An all-star showcase of the best in lasers, optics, and safety, brought to you by the Office of Environment, Health & Safety.

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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...