Safety Training for Arts, Crafts, and Theater Employees

Find out how to access required and recommended safety training for arts and crafts workers at UCSD.

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.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Back Injury Prevention

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

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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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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.

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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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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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