No in-person training courses are available at this time.
A training matrix and appendix of common safety trainings that should be considered is available here. The appendix includes the link to the course, a description of the course, and renewal information. Please note that this is only a list of common safety trainings and is not a comprehensive list of all the trainings available or required.
Laboratory Safety:
• Lab Safety Fundamentals | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0045
• Lab Safety Fundamentals REFRESHER | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0019-ECO-0815
• Lab Safety Fundamentals for Engineering Capstone | Course Code: ME-EHS-LSF-ENGINEER
• Laboratory Safety Awareness(for Support Personnel) | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0014-ECO
• PI Responsibilities 2017 0925 | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0038-ECO
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management:
• Hazmat Spill Response and DOT Awareness | Course Code: ME-EHS-EC-DOTAWAR-01-00-0514
• Hazardous Waste Management | Course Code: ME-EHS-WASTEM-UCLOL0056-0120
• Hazardous Materials Shipping General Awareness | Course Code:ME-EHS-UCLOL003-ECO
Chemical Safety:
• Controlled Substances | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0001-ECO-2015
• Carcinogen Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0012-ECO
Radiation Safety:
• Radiation Safety for Users of Radiation Producing Machines | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0020-ECO
• Radiation Safety for Users of Radioactive Materials | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0021-ECO
• Radiation Safety for Users of Radioactive Materials and Radiation Producing Machines | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0022-ECO
Biological Safety:
• Biosafety(Certification) | Course Code: ME-EHS-BIOSAF-COMPLIANCE
• Medical Waste Management | Course Code: ME-EHS-MEDWASTE-COMPLIANCE
• IATA Biological Dangerous Good Shipping | Course Code: ME-EHS-IL-BIOSHIP-01
• Shipping with Dry Ice | Course Code: ME-EHS-SHIP-02-1015
• Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) eCourse | Course Code: ME-EHS-BBPATH-UCLOL0016-0315
• Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard(with COVID-19 emphasis) | Course Code: ME-EHS-AIR-01-0920
• Asbestos - CalOSHA | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0159-ECO-0723
• Recombinant Nucleic Acid (Certification) | Course Code: ME-EHS-RDNA-0819-COMPLIANCE
Other Lab Courses:
• Fume Hood Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-FUME-02-1119
• Field Safety for Researchers | Course Code: ME-EHS-IL-FIELDSA-01-00-0810
• Compressed Gas | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0019-ECO
General Fire Safety:
• Fire Safety and Prevention | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0052-ECO
• Types of Fire Extinguishers | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0210-ECO
• Using the Correct Extinguisher for Material | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0211-ECO
• Fire Safety in the Lab - Online Option | Course Code: ME-EHS-FIRESAFE-02-1019
• Flammable Liquids | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0214-ECO
Specific FS Training:
• Fire Safety(for Housing Residence Halls Staff) | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0034-ECO
Injury & Illness Prevention:
• Job Hazard Analysis | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0093-ECO
• Loading Dock Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0101-ECO
• Ladder Safety Impact: Safe Work Practices | Course Code: ME-EHS-LADDER-UCSKSS0299-ECO
• Slip and Falls Impact: Fall Prevention Techniques and Methods | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0350-ECO
• Back Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0047
• Concussion Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0037-ECO
• Supervisor Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0013-ECO-0816
• Supervisor Safety for UC Health | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0077
• Global Safety Principles: Hearing Conservation | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0230-ECO
Heat Prevention:
• Heat Illness | Course Code: ME-EHS-HEATILL-UCLOL0025-ECO-0417
• Flame Resistant Gloves | Course Code: ME-EHS-EC-GLOVE-UCLOL0029
• Hazard Communication | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0012-ECO-0716
Ergonomic Safety:
• Office Safety - Cal/OSHA | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0316-ECO
• Computer Ergonomics | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0020-ECO
Health and Safety Protocols:
• Accident Investigation and Reporting - Cal/OSHA | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0157-ECO
• Forklift Safety Awareness - Cal/OSHA | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0218-ECO
• Respiratory Protection | Course Code: ME-EHS-IL-RESPPRT-01-00-0512
• Lockout/Tagout - Cal/Osha | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0307-ECO
• N-95 Respirator Use | Course Code: ME-EHS-RESPPRT-UCLOL0058-0220
Transportation Safety:
• Defensive Driving | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0026-ECO
• Defensive Driving Fundamentals | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0027-ECO
• Motorized Cart | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0036-ECO
• Food Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCLOL0051
• Foodservice Worker Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0217-ECO
• Food Allergen Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-UCSKSS0215-ECO
Training:
• Laser Safety(Certification) | Course Code: ME-EHS-LASERS-UCLOL0028-COMPLIANCE
• Clinical Laser Safety | Course Code: ME-EHS-CLS-UCLOL0094-0823
Anyone working in a UCM laboratory is required to complete the Lab Safety Fundamentals (Certification) before entering a wet lab or conducting any experimental/laboratory work. Additional prerequisite training may be required by your PI.
Below are other common safety trainings to consider that were not included in the training matrix:
Elevated Work/Fall Protection — 3 years
Many people are killed or injured every year in construction- or maintenance-related falls. Topics include: determining when fall protection is required, types of fall protection and use of personal fall-restraint systems. This course is intended for maintenance and construction workers who work at elevations greater than 7 feet.
Fire Safety — 3 years
This required course provides lab users the information necessary to safely handle flammable liquids and use a fire extinguisher. Topics covered include fire basics and triangle, sources of fire/ignition in labs, flash point, flammable range and flammable terms, and fire extinguishers and their use
Hazmat Spill Response (DOT Awareness is the online version) — 3 years
Chemical spills in laboratories are largely preventable. In the event of a spill, there are some basic and necessary steps to be taken to help ensure your safety (first priority) and the safety of others. Spill containment, clean-up, decontamination, notifications, and prevention will be discussed. This course is required for all UC Merced employees who generate, handle or manage areas where hazardous wastes are generated.
IATA Biological Dangerous Good Shipping —
Cal-OSHA requires every employer to have an IIPP in place. UC Merced has implemented a campus-level IIPP program to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for its employees. The IIPP is the umbrella under which all employee health and safety programs are implemented, and it provides a framework for identifying and correcting workplace hazards. This session is required for all UC Merced employees.
Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) — 3 years
Many people are killed or injured every year in construction- or maintenance-related falls. Topics include: determining when fall protection is required, types of fall protection and use of personal fall-restraint systems. This course is intended for maintenance and construction workers who work at elevations greater than 7 feet.
Lab Safety Management for PIs — Required once
Introduction to safety leadership, accountability, hazard assessments, training, inspections, accidents, hazardous materials and equipment, and resources for supervisors. This course covers relevant UC Policy on Management of HSE, Cal/OSHA regulations (Reference: 8 CCR 340, 3203, 3341, 3380), and both federal and state laws.
Nanomaterials — Currently Unavailable
Small-scale materials have unique properties as well as unique hazards. Come learn about the effects of these materials on the body.