| Required training |
| Laboratory Safety Principles/ Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) |
Required for
all laboratory employees. This course covers general safety and laboratory hazardous waste issues.
Note: LSP/IIPP training is recommended for anyone working in a laboratory or other high-hazard environment, regardless of payroll status.
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| Annual Hazardous Materials Training for Laboratory Personnel |
Required annually as a refresher course for employees who work with hazardous materials in the lab and generate hazardous chemical waste.
First-time training: If you have not yet completed formal training in safely handling hazardous materials, you must attend Laboratory Safety Principles/IIPP before you are eligible to take the annual refresher course below.
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| Air-Purifying Respirator |
Required for anyone who uses an air-purifying respirator.
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| Recommended training |
| Assessing Chemical Hazards |
Recommended for all lab workers. - Contact the EH&S safety training manager, (858) 822-5974, to schedule a custom training session.
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| Controlled Substances |
Recommended for researchers to learn how to use controlled substances in compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
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| Hazardous Waste Training |
Recommended for anyone who generates chemical waste.
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| Fire Extinguisher Training |
Recommended for employees working with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.
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| Potentially Explosive Chemical Handling |
Recommended for anyone who works with or who may come in contact with potentially explosive chemicals.
- Contact the EH&S Environmental Management Facility, (858) 534-9695, to schedule a custom training session.
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| Area Safety Coordinator Orientation |
Recommended for those who oversee safety and compliance in a UCSD research facility. This training is presented upon request.
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| Laboratory Ergonomics |
Recommended for researchers whose work involves prolonged periods of pipetting, microscopy work, dissection, or other repetitive procedures.
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| New Principal Investigator (PI) Orientation |
Recommended for PIs new to UCSD. Training presented as needed.
- Contact Environment, Health & Safety, (858) 534-5366, to schedule a custom training session.
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| UC Vehicles Driver Responsibility |
Recommended for all drivers of UC-owned vehicles. Training is available by two methods:
- Attend regularly scheduled training presented by Fleet Services on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Fleet Services, (858) 534-3485, to register.
OR
- Schedule custom training: Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-3820.
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| Dealing with Emergencies at UCSD |
Recommended for all employees who wish to learn about basic preparedness procedures and resources, or their department's role in UCSD's Emergency Operations Plan.
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Any of the courses above can be presented to work groups upon request. Contact the EH&S chemical safety officer, (858) 822-1579, for information.
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