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SB2 and Peace Officer Eligibility
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Legislation, Risk Control
December 15, 2021

SB2 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility, and eliminates certain immunity provisions for public entities employing peace officers. The legislation is widely viewed as the State of California’s single biggest police reform bill.

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IIPP Review and Recent Updates
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Control
December 02, 2021

On January 16, 2020 the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board adopted a new safety rule requiring employers to provide employees with access to their written Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) within five days of an employee’s request. 

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Standards Board Postpones Adoption of Federal OSHA COVID-19 ETS
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19, Risk Control
November 16, 2021

The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) has elected to postpone its adoption of the Federal COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

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Benefits of HVAC Upgrades
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
November 08, 2021

Filtration and air cleaning are effective means of controlling indoor air pollutants, particularly those associated with poor outdoor air quality.

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How to Slip and Fall Safely
Posted by Chandler Wright in Risk Control
October 26, 2021

While no one wants to be involved in a slip and fall accident, knowing the basics of how to fall safely may help to minimize injury in the unfortunate case of a fall. 

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Drug-Free Workplace Policy – Remote Workplaces
Posted by Chandler Wright in Risk Control
October 12, 2021

Does your agency have a drug-free workplace policy? With remote work being an option for many employees at this time, it is essential that the drug-free workplace policy be expanded to include these remote workplaces. 

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Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Testing Delays
Posted by Chandler Wright in COVID-19, Risk Control
August 12, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses are having difficulties staffing an adequate number of employees. Labs responsible for testing of specimens for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program warn that their industry is facing this same challenge.

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EPA Lowers Lead Hazard Threshold
Posted by John Nichols in Risk Control
August 10, 2021

The EPA made significant changes to dust-lead clearance levels, as part of the its efforts to reduce childhood lead exposure.

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Postponing Annual Testing Due to COVID-19
Posted by Chandler Wright in COVID-19, Risk Control
February 01, 2021

Cal/OSHA has created a resource that helps to outline which tests or examinations may be able to be postponed.

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New Amendments to Drone Regulations
Posted by Eric Lucero in Risk Control
January 11, 2021

As 2020 ended, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finalized new rules for drones used in the workplace.

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