Workplace Safety

The campuswide Workplace Safety Program serves as the university’s central program for creating a safe and healthful work environment. 

UC Berkeley Fall Protection Safety Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2026

In 2009, nationally there were fatal 520 falls, while in California there were 54 fatal falls of which 41 would have been prevented with adequate fall protection. Cal/OSHA has Fall Protection Safety regulations that ensure safe-work activities when the possibility of falling is present. The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) has developed this Fall Protection Safety Program to manage the safe selection, procurement, use of and safe work practices, inspection and record keeping of all fall protection equipment (FPE). Included are guidelines for identification and correction of...

Get trained on how to use an AED

April 1, 2026
Office of Environment, Health, and Safety

The Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps (BMRC) now proudly offers Basic Life Support CPR Certification w/ AED training for UC Berkeley staff and the wider community. The training teaches individuals how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrests, better empowering all members of the campus community to save lives. The training is an inexpensive and timely resource offered in-house by BMRC, a student-run organization of EMT-B volunteers.

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Fall Protection

In 2009, nationally there were fatal 520 falls, while in California there were 54 fatal falls of which 41 would have been prevented with adequate fall protection. Cal/OSHA has Fall Protection Safety regulations that ensure safe-work activities when the possibility of falling is present. The University of California, Berkeley (UCB) has developed this Fall Protection Safety Program to manage the safe selection, procurement, use of and safe work practices, inspection, and record-keeping of all fall protection equipment (FPE). Included are guidelines for identification and...

Sanders - Operating a Belt Sander

Facilities Services
2003

Recreational Sports - Maintenance Operating the Floor Cleaning Machine

Department of Recreational Sports
2004

Close-toed shoes must be worn to protect feet. Latex or surgical gloves must also be worn to avoid direct contact with chemicals and to protect hands.

Working on Indoor Light Fixtures

Facilities Services
2022

Job Safety Analysis - Facilities Services
Working on Indoor Light Fixtures

Office Safety Fact Sheet

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2022

Your office may seem like a harmless place to work, but it may contain potential hazards. Identifying the dangers and correcting the problems can help ensure a safe work environment.

This document will provide a brief introduction to the topic and highlight unique features and/or safety considerations. Additional information about office safety can be found through the University Health Services’ Be Well at Work Faculty and Staff Health Program, and on the...

Welding and Hot Work Program

Hot Work / WeldingThe UC Berkeley Hot Work Program provides procedures and supplemental information for welding and other hot work on campus. This program is designed to prevent injuries, prevent fire, control hazards, and to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA safety regulations and the California Fire Code. The procedures outlined in this program must...

Welding and Hot Work Program

Office of Environment, Health & Safety
2024

The UC Berkeley Hot Work Program provides procedures and supplemental information for welding and other hot work on campus. This program is designed to prevent injuries, prevent fire, control hazards, and to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA safety regulations and the California Fire Code. The procedures outlined in this program must be followed by staff who perform welding and other hot work on UC Berkeley property.

Fire Extinguisher Monthly Inspection Guide

Office of Environment, Health & Safety