Office of Environment, Health & Safety

California state regulations require every employer to establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). In August 2017, the University adopted a campuswide Workplace Safety Program (PDF file) that serves as the University’s central IIPP for creating a safe and healthful work environment. Having one program for the whole University helps to improve access, consistency, and usability across all departments. EH&S is the responsible department for overseeing the campuswide Workplace Safety Program. The campus Workplace Safety Program is based on the Injury and Illness Prevention Program Policy (IIPP Policy)(link is external). 

Required Workplace Safety Training

The Workplace Safety training(link is external) is available as an eCourse through the UC Learning Center(link is external). This one-time mandatory training for all campus employees (faculty, staff and student employees) provides valuable information on responsibilities, work-related injuries and illnesses, analyzing hazards and applying controls, what to do in a campus emergency, and resources available to you. Access the Workplace Safety online e-course(link is external) and learn more about workplace safety by reviewing the resources below.
(Reference: April 29, 2019 CalMessage(link is external)).

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