Learn how to access required and recommended laboratory and chemical safety training.
Individual principal investigators and supervisors must identify job-specific hazards and make sure their employees attend safety training appropriate for the work they perform.
General laboratory and chemical safety training is described below.
Required
Required for anyone working with chemicals, biological materials, radioactive or other hazardous materials in a research setting. This course covers effective techniques for personal protection and regualtory requirements such as Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), OSHA laboratory standard and others.
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Required annually for all UCSD laboratory personnel who work with hazardous materials and its handling, waste disposal, and emergency response. This is a Web-based tutorial.
Prerequisite: Prior to participating in this annual refresher course, you must have completed the instructor-led Laboratory Safety Principles/IIPP for training in safely handling hazardous materials.
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* Expiration dates: San Diego County regulations require training annually - not 12 months from date of completion. Your annual training can be completed anytime this year, regardless of last years expiration date.
Required only for personnel who must use an air-purifying respirator during the course of their job duties.
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Required for all staff and students participating in the medical human anatomy program. This is a Web-based tutorial.
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Required for new or visiting PIs before they may operate any lab facility, or direct or supervise any employees within any lab facility. Training presented as needed.
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Recommended
Recommended for those who oversee safety and compliance in a UCSD research facility. This training is presented upon request.
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Recommended for all lab workers.
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Contact the EH&S safety training manager, (858) 822-5974, to schedule training.
Strongly recommended for PIs, lab contacts, and authorized personnel working with CS to learn how to comply with institutional and regulatory standards.
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Strongly recommended for PIs and designated CSUA lab contacts who use the online CSU application.
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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 employees working with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire. Visit UC Learning Center for a selection of fire extinguisher courses.
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Recommended for anyone who generates hazardous chemical waste in a research, shop, studio, or clinical setting.
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Recommended for researchers whose work involves prolonged periods of pipetting, microscopy work, dissection, or other repetitive procedures.
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Recommended for anyone who works with or who may come in contact with potentially explosive chemicals.
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Customized
Any of the courses above can be presented to work groups upon request.
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Videos
Videos are a valuable supplement, but are not intended to replace formal instruction or a safety training program.