UC Berkeley | Vice Chancellor of Administration

FS Safety Program

Occupational health and safety programs are vital to preventing injuries, illnesses, and death due to unsafe working conditions. It is designed to protect employees from potential risk and hazards through assessments, correction, communication, and training. Our goal is to ensure a safe work environment by promoting hazard awareness and addressing safety concerns upon discovery. Contact the Department Safety Coordinator for questions, comments, or concerns.

The resources here are for Facilities Services employees. Click Here to be directed to the UC Berkeley Campus EH&S.

UC Berkeley Campus EH&S ensures the health and safety of all employees on campus, providing onsite consultation, training, compliance assistance, and evaluation of health and safety hazards for personnel in offices, laboratories and shops. Other functions include spill response, chemical inventory, and audits.

Report a Safety Concern

Hazards must be corrected upon discovery or isolated if it cannot immediately be corrected. If possible, tag out equipment, barricade unsafe conditions with caution tape, cones, or signs as necessary, and report the issue:

Report a Spill

Call campus EH&S during business hours at 510-642-3073. Call UCPD at 510-642-6760 during off hours.

Safety Programs

Respiratory Protection

Employees required to wear respiratory protection for occupational hazards must be medically evaluated and fit tested prior to use. Inform your Supervisors if you need to be medically evaluated and fit tested.

Respiratory Protection Program

N95 Respirator Voluntary Use

For voluntary or recommended use of an N95 respirator, employees must review the N95 Respirator Voluntary Use training, fill out the Acknowledgement of Receipt on the last page, and submit the form to your Supervisor prior to donning a respirator.

Heat Illness Prevention

The risk of heat illness affects everyone on campus, both outdoors and indoors. CalOSHA regulations require employers to take immediate action to support employees who exhibit symptoms of heat illness. All employees are required to take Heat Illness Prevention Training (EHS 702) to understand the signs of heat illness, know how to respond, and learn how to stay safe when working in hot weather.

Employees working outdoors, including but not limited to, gardeners, roofers, and plumbers, shall have access to water and shade, know the signs and symptoms of heat illness, and emergency response procedures. View the links below to learn more.

How to Complete the Training

Heat Illness Prevention Resources

FS Heat Illness Prevention Worksite Planning and Site Checklist

Campus Heat Illness Prevention Worksite Planning and Site Checklist

Workplace Safety Program

The Office of Environment, Health, and Safety maintains Berkeley's Workplace Safety Program. View the following safety information through their website:

Building Emergency Plans

Building Emergency Plans (BEP) provide detailed emergency response procedures for each campus building. Please review your building's BEP and check in with your supervisor to see what your responsibilities are during emergencies. Additional information on emergency planning and response information is available through the Office of Emergency Management.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

UC Slip Resistant Footwear Program (Custodial Staff)

FS Safety Shoe Program (Skilled trades)

View the Safety Calendar for scheduled Shoe Mobile site visits

Prescription Safety Glasses (TBD)

Additional Resources