Responsibilities

Individual supervisors must identify job-specific hazards and make sure their employees attend required and recommended safety training for the type of work they perform.

• Required
• Injury & Illness Prevention Program
• Air Purifying Respirator
• Annual Hazardous Materials Training
• Hazardous Waste Training
• Hearing Conservation
• Recommended
• Back Injury Prevention
• Dealing with Emergencies at UCSD
• Ergonomics for Trades Employees
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• UC Vehicles Driver Responsibility

Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)

Required for all employees receiving compensation from UCSD. You need to attend only once in your career.

Note: IIPP training is recommended for anyone working in a high-hazard environment, regardless of payroll status.

How to get the training:

• Register for IIPP at Enrollment Central.

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Air Purifying Respirator

Required for employees who use an air-purifying respirator.

How to get the training:

• Contact EH&S Industrial Hygiene, (858) 534-1075, to schedule training.
• Read about UCSD's Respiratory Protection Program.

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Annual Hazardous Materials Training

Required annually for employees who work with hazardous materials. Area supervisors are responsible for providing annual hazardous materials refresher training to their individual work groups.

How to get the training:

• Read Annual Hazardous Materials Training for Shop and Studio Personnel for details on how to meet this requirement for non-laboratory personnel.

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Hazardous Waste Training

Required for employees who generate any chemical waste from a studio or shop, including paints, solvents, and other material used in visual arts.

How to get the training:

• Register for Hazardous Waste Training at Enrollment Central.

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Hearing Conservation

Required for employees who, as part of their job, are exposed to noise levels at or above 85 decibels over an eight-hour workday.

How to get the training:

• Contact EH&S Industrial Hygiene, (858) 534-1075, to schedule training.
• Read about UCSD's Hearing Conservation Program.

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Back Injury Prevention

Recommended for employees who move or lift equipment and heavy loads.

How to get the training:

• Register for How to Maintain a Healthy Back at Enrollment Central.
• Read How to Safely Lift and Carry and Maintaining a Healthy Back for more information and self-help options.
• Read Ergonomics: The Supervisor's Role for more information.

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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.

How to get the training:

• Register for Dealing with Emergencies at UCSD at Enrollment Central.

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Ergonomics for Trades Employees

Recommended for employees who perform repetitive motions, stand for prolonged periods of time, operate hand tools, or frequently bend, lean, and lift.

How to get the training:

• Contact an EH&S ergonomics specialist to schedule group training.
• For more information and self-help options read:
  • Ergonomic Awareness: Risk Factors
  • Ergonomics: The Supervisor's Role
  • Ergonomics: The Employee's Role

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Fire Extinguisher Training

Recommended for employees working with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.

How to get the training:

• Register for Fire Extinguisher Training at Enrollment Central.
• Read How to Use a Fire Extinguisher for more information.

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UC Vehicles Driver Responsibility

Recommended for all drivers of UC-owned vehicles.

How to get the training:

• Attend 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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Questions about safety training at UCSD? Contact the EH&S safety training manager, (858) 822-5974. If Environment, Health & Safety doesn't offer the training you need, other resources will be recommended.