Health and Safety

Activities Involving Minors

The University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing a safe environment for minors. Campus units that supervise activities involving minors will abide by the principles and procedures described below. Minors will be treated respectfully at all times, regardless of their actions or behavior. No adult associated with a campus activity involving minors may use physical punishment to manage a minor’s behavior. Physical or sexual abuse of minors will not be tolerated.

Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (OPDMD)

UC Berkeley must allow people with disabilities who use manual or power wheelchairs or scooters, and manually-powered mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and canes, into all areas open to pedestrian use by members of the public. This policy also covers areas at UC Berkeley that are not open to the public.

DA0131 Redelegation to EHS Director (2017)

Brief description of delegated authority: act for the Vice Chancellor for Research in the licensing and regulation of radioactive materials Date: 4/12/2017 Delegated from: Vice Chancellor for Research Delegated to: Executive Director, Environmental Health & Safety Can redelegate? Yes Original document source: da_0131_-...

DA0131 Redelegation to Vice Chancellor for Research (2017)

Brief description of delegated authority: act for the Vice Chancellor for Research in the licensing and regulation of radioactive materials Date: 4/11/2017 Delegated from: Chancellor Delegated to: Vice Chancellor - Research Can redelegate? Yes Original document source: da_0131_-_vcr_redacted.pdf

Access Control

This policy is intended to ensure that the people requesting campus keys are authorized to get them; that key holders are held accountable for the return of keys; and that problems resulting from a lack of key control are quickly and effectively resolved. Individuals and/or departments that create a key control problem should be held accountable. Generally, this would mean financial responsibility for correcting the problem, but if the problem is criminal in nature, the campus would pursue legal remedies as appropriate.

Workplace Violence Prevention

Requires anyone who is a victim of threatening or violent conduct in the workplace, or who observes such behavior or believes a credible threat of such behavior exists, is required to immediately report the conduct

Water Protection

Establishes roles and responsibilities for protecting and enhancing the environmental quality of state and local waterways in accordance with the federal Clean Water Act, the state Porter- Cologne Water Quality Control Act, other federal, state, and local regulations, and other campus policies.

Vehicle Access to Campus

All vehicles coming onto the University of California, Berkeley campus must observe the driving and parking regulations in this policy.

Smoke- and Tobacco-Free Campus

Prohibits the use of tobacco, smokeless tobacco, or unregulated nicotine products (i.e. “e-cigarettes”), as well as the sale and advertising of tobacco products, in indoor and outdoor spaces owned or leased by UC Berkeley.

Responsibility for Environment, Health and Safety

The Environment, Health and Safety Policy Committee, as delegated by the Chancellor, sets environmental, health, and safety policy for the campus. In accordance with these policies, students, faculty, staff, administrators, visitors, and guests have responsibilities for complying, implementing, communicating and/or ensuring adherence to environmental, health and safety regulations, principles and practices. The Office of Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) provides technical expertise, consulting assistance, and services to assure compliance with legal requirements.