Find out how to access required and recommended safety training for food service workers at UCSD.
Food preparation and dining services is an enormous undertaking at UC San Diego. 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 required and recommended safety training for the type of work they perform.
Required for all employees receiving compensation from UCSD. You need to attend only once in your career.
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Required for employees who prepare or serve food.
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Required for operators of food service facilities that prepare food. Certification is valid for three years from the issue date.
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Recommended for food service workers who move or lift equipment and heavy loads.
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Recommended for all food service employees.
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Recommended for employees who work with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.
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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Recommended for all drivers of UC-owned vehicles.
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