Safety Training for Arts, Crafts, and Theater Employees
Find required and recommended safety training for arts and crafts workers at UC San Diego.
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.
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Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
Required for all employees receiving compensation from UC San Diego.
IIPP training is recommended for anyone working in a high hazard environment, regardless of payroll status.
How to get training:
- Complete the Safety Orientation - Injury and Illness Prevention eCourse on UC Learning Center.
Air Purifying Respirator
Required for employees who use an air-purifying respirator.
How to get training:
- Contact EH&S Industrial Hygiene, (858) 534-1075, to schedule training.
- Read about the Respiratory Protection Program.
Annual Shop & Studio Environmental Compliance & Hazards Training
Required annually* for employees who work with hazardous materials. This is an eCourse.
How to get training:
- Complete the Annual Shop & Studio Environmental Compliance & Hazards Training eCourse on UC Learning Center.
* 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 year's expiration date.
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. This is instructor-led training.
How to get training:
- Contact EH&S Industrial Hygiene, (858) 534-1075, to schedule training.
- Read about the Hearing Conservation Program.
Maintaining a Healthy Back
Required for employees who move or lift equipment or heavy loads. This is an eCourse.
How to get training:
- Complete the Maintaining A Healthy Back eCourse on the UC Learning Center.
- Read How to Safely Lift and Carry and Maintaining a Healthy Back for more information and self-help options.
- Read Ergonomics: The Supervisor's Role for more information.
Recommended
Dealing with Emergencies
Recommended for all employees who wish to learn about basic preparedness procedures and resources, or their department's role in the Emergency Operations Plan. This is instructor-led training.
- Learn more about Dealing with Emergencies training.
UC San Diego Driver Responsibilities
Recommended for anyone who operates a university vehicle or electric cart, utilizes a personal vehicle or rents a vehicle for university business. This is instructor-led training.
How to get training:
- See UC Driver Responsibilities for options.
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. This is instructor-led training specific to the work performed.
How to get training:
- Contact an EH&S ergonomics specialist to schedule group training.
- For more information and self-help options read:
Fire Extinguisher Training
Recommended for employees working with hazardous materials, equipment, or processes associated with a high risk of fire.
How to get training:
- See Fire Extinguisher Training for options.