Food preparation and dining services is an enormous undertaking at UCSD. Occupational hazards include temperature extremes, sharp knives and machinery, slippery floors, and ergonomic risks — all in an environment that requires careful attention to sanitation and public health.
Individual supervisors must identify job-specific hazards and make sure their employees attend safety training appropriate to the type of work they perform.
Read about required and recommended safety training below:
| Required training |
| Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) |
Required for all employees receiving compensation from UCSD. You need to attend only once in your career.
- Register for IIPP via Enrollment Central.
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| Food Handlers Certification |
Required for employees who prepare or serve food.
- Food sanitation training is provided by Housing & Dining Services. Contact Margaret Nagase, (858) 534-4420, for scheduling information.
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| Food Safety Manager Certification |
Required for operators of food service facilities that prepare food. Certification is valid for three years from the issue date.
- Training sources include:
- Contact EH&S General Safety, (858) 534-7513, for questions regarding this training requirement.
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| Recommended training |
| Back Injury Prevention |
Recommended for food service workers who move or lift equipment and heavy loads.
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| Ergonomics for Food Service Employees |
Recommended for all food service employees.
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| Fire Extinguisher Training |
Recommended for employees who work with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.
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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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| UC Vehicles Driver Responsibility |
Recommended for all drivers of UC-owned vehicles. Training is available by two methods:
- Attend training presented by Fleet Services on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Fleet Services, (858) 534-3485, to register.
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- Schedule custom training: Contact EH&S Risk Management, (858) 534-3820.
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If you have questions about required and recommended safety training for the kind of work you perform 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.
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