Nearly half of all campus accidents occur in office settings. Safety training can help you make your workplace a safe place.
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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| Ergonomic Training |
Required for employees covered by the Coalition of Unversity Employees (CUE) contract who work more than 60% of their time at a video display terminal.
Recommended for employees who work more than four hours per day at a video display terminal.
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| Recommended training |
| Risk Management |
Recommended for those interested in managing costs associated with work-related injuries or general liability insurance for UC-owned and operated facilities and equipment. Attend the following courses:
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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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| Fire Extinguisher Training |
Recommended for employees who work with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.
- Register for Fire Extinguisher Training on Enrollment Central.
- View the "Using Portable Fire Extinguishers" video if you work in an environment with a low risk of fire.
- Contact the EH&S safety training manager, (858) 822-5974, to arrange training or borrow the video.
- Read How to Use a Fire Extinguisher for more information.
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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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