GETTING STARTED

We have developed a host of resources for IPM Coordinators to launch Pesticide Employee Safety Training (PEST) onsite.

Please read the entirety of this webpage to learn about the required steps and available materials for conducting PEST at your UC location.

REQUIREMENTS

Instructor Qualifications

Under DPR regulations, instructors leading Pesticide Employee Safety Training are required to be certified in at least one of the following areas:

Certified applicator (QAL/QAC)
Train-the-Trainer program completion
Registered Professional Forester
County Biologist License
UC Extension Advisor
Other valid training qualification

If you are not already or not able to become certified in at least one of these areas, alternatives include:

You may coordinate with a colleague who is, in fact, certified in one of these areas to teach the course.
The IPM COE is available as resource to lead the course for your site.

RESOURCES

COMPLETION TRACKING

PEST Webinar is a three-part webinar series, which provides an overview of the UC Integrated Pest Management Policy. This series will feature timely, relevant topics, including IPM Principles, IPM Policy Overview, Roles & Responsibilities, Certifications & Licenses, and the PUA Platform. Speakers for the webinar include representatives from University of California, Office of the President (UCOP), Integrated Pest Management Center of Excellence, and Risk and Safety Solutions.

This series fulfills Day 1 out of 2 of the PEST workshop. In order to receive credit for the entirety of the SPOC-approved Pesticide Handler training, participants must complete: 1) PEST online and 2) PEST webinar.

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