Risk & Safety Training

UC Office of the President

PEST

Pesticide Employee Safety Training

Pesticide Employee Safety Workshop

Coming soon | University of California
CLASSROOM
Length: 4 hours (handlers/fieldworkers) + 4 hours (supervisors)           
Course Code: UCLOL0076B

Overview of safe use of pesticides per Department of Pesticide Safety (DPR) requirements. Topics include: labels, heat illness, safety data sheets, storage, spill clean-up, calibration, calculations, mixing, and signage. Supervisor topics include: Employer responsibilities, planning, protecting, training, reporting, and QAC certification.

  • Handler training. This course meets Part 2 of 2 courses required to meet DPR requirements (3CCR 6724) 

Course Credits: 4.0 – 8.0 Contact hours

 

 

Coming Soon

 

INFORMATION

DATE/TIME
TBD
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

LOCATION
TBD

INSTRUCTOR
Risk & Safety Training

ATTENDEES
UC staff 

FEES
There is no registration fee for this course for UC staff.  Travel expenses, including meals not included in the seminar, are the responsibility of the attendee or the attendee’s home department.


ACCOMMODATIONS

AIRPORT
The campus is approximately 20 miles from the Ontario International Airport (ONT). 

DIRECTIONS
Take 10 Fwy East, 15 Fwy South, 60 Fwy East (to 215 Fwy South), Exit University, Left at Exit, Left Canyon Crest Dr, Right Linden St [see Campus Map].  

UC Riverside EH&S Building Directions

PARKING
Follow signs to park in Lot 20. Before arriving, please stop by Parking Services to obtain permit reciprocity (located at 683 Linden St, Riverside, CA right next to the EH&S building). Show your UC parking permit, and let them know you are planning to go to parking Lot 20 (right in front of the EH&S building on Pentland Way).  For more information about parking permit reciprocity visit http://parking.ucr.edu/visitor/permits.html (under “Faculty/Staff” tab).
 
Visitors can also purchase a $9 parking permit (daily red) from the dispenser. 

HOTEL
The historic Mission Inn Hotel is located less than 3 miles to the west of campus, and is our recommended hotel of choice. When calling (951) 784-0300 let them know you are eligible for the daily "UCR Rate" of $119 per person (per night). Daily parking fee is for registered guests or for valet.

​The Courtyard by Marriott Riverside is located about 0.5 miles to the west of campus. When calling (951) 276-1200 let them know you are eligible for the daily "UCR Rate" of $109 per person. There is no daily parking fee.

MEALS
Lunch will be provided.

WIFI
Guest accounts are available to connect to our wireless network on campus. If your campus participates in EDUROAM you can use your campus credentials to login.

Program

The Pesticide Employee Safety Training (PEST) program grants UC equivalent certification for pesticide handlers without a QAC or equivalent license from California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) for work on any UC campus. The program consists of two parts:

Pesticide Employee Safety Training (2023)

ONLINE TRAINING

Length: 2 hours     Course Code: UCLOL0076A
Overview of safe use of pesticides. Topics include: laws & regulations, pesticide management, hazards, protection, emergencies, equipment and supervisor roles & responsibilities.  For more information refer to the Training Resources webpage. 

  • Fieldworker training. This course meets DPR requirements (3CCR 6764)
  • Handler training. This course meets Part 1 of 2 courses required to meet DPR requirements (3CCR 6724)

Pesticide Employee Safety Training (2023)

CLASSROOM

Length: 4 hours (handlers/fieldworkers) + 4 hours (supervisors)      Course Code: UCLOL0076B

Overview of safe use of pesticides per Department of Pesticide Safety (DPR) requirements. Topics include: labels, heat illness, safety data sheets, storage, spill clean-up, calibration, calculations, mixing, and signage. Supervisor topics include: Employer responsibilities, planning, protecting, training, reporting, and QAC certification.

  • Handler training. This course meets Part 2 of 2 courses required to meet DPR requirements (3CCR 6724) 

How to Register

Waitlist for the in-person workshop and take the online course

Waitlist for Workshop 

workshop

1. Complete the waitlist form

 

 

 

 

online course

  Enroll in the Online Course

1. Go to the UC Learning Center

2. Select your location

3. Login with your location SSO credentials

4. Select "START" next to one of the modules to begin 
      (Introduction module must be completed first). 

 

 

For issues please contact LMSPROBLEM-L@listserv.ucop.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Delivery
    Is the training online?

    Yes there is an online training available in pesticide safety. But to meet all requirements, people need to complete that plus the workshop.

  • Frequency
    How often will the workshop be offered? 

    Hopefully twice per year, between northern California and southern California campuses.

  • Policy
    What is the status?

    We understand the UC Integrated Pest Management Policy is in draft state, and the Systemwide Pesticide Oversight Committee (SPOC) is meeting shortly to revisit the comments and potentially redistribute.

  • Program
    Which EH&S program may benefit from this training?

    The Pesticide Employee Safety Training (PEST) is geared towards pesticide applicators; however, the information and details may be beneficial for EH&S professionals in Chemical Safety, IH, OS, and Environmental Programs; amongst others. All individuals involved in IPM in any way will find value in the training.

  • Training Requirements
    What regulations does this training cover?

    This training meets the annual training requirements for both pesticide fieldworkers and handlers.  

    Pesticide Safety online
    • Fieldworker training. This course meets DPR requirements (3CCR 6764). 
    • Handler training. This course meets Part 1 of 2 courses required to meet DPR requirements (3CCR 6724). 
    Pesticide Safety workshop (Classroom)
    • Handler training. This course meets Part 2 of 2 courses required to meet DPR requirements (3CCR 6724).