June is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month, and while most school districts recognize that safety should be practiced year-round, it never hurts to have a reminder to periodically review and update district health and safety programs. Health and Safety programs like the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) are often the backbone of health and safety for a school district. The IIPP is also frequently among the top 10 health and safety programs that Cal/OSHA cites for non-compliance. To get you started focusing on health and safety, PRISM Risk Control has curated the following resources:
  • Safety Management Certification – Instructor led, web-based certification course consisting of five classes which provide an in depth look at safety management.
  • PRISMtv – On-demand portal for informational webcasts
    • Risk Control Channel – Topics include regulatory guidance, best practices, news, tools, and other information involving workplace health, safety, and illness prevention
    • Risk Management Channel – Topics include best practices for managing risk
For more information about these resources or health and safety programs, please contact the Risk Control Department.      
New Vector Solutions Course: Situational Awareness
Vector Solutions has a new course: Situational Awareness. This interactive course developed by PRISM staff will teach employees skills to increase awareness of their surroundings and ultimately take steps to ensure their own personal safety both on the job and outside of work. For additional information about Vector Solutions or this course, please contact Risk Control.
Risk Control Open Forum
Join your host Scarlett Sadler, and special guests, Don Freeman, CEO of Occumetric, and Patricia Eyres, Managing Partner of the Eyres Law Group, on June 21, 2022, at 11:00 am to discuss the importance of job descriptions and pre-employment physical abilities testing. We will also review some common employment practice concerns associated with using physical abilities testing for screening applicants. You won't want to miss this forum—register today.
Coming Soon!
Grab a snack and watch the show to discover new resources coming soon to PRISM members!
 

Resources

• PRISM Blog
• Risk Control Toolbox
• PRISM Training Calendar
• PRISMtv
• Partner Programs

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Partner Program Spotlight
PRISM has partnered with Occumetric to provide physical abilities testing. Using proprietary equipment and software, Occumetric tests an applicant’s ability to bend, push, pull, and carry loads. Results are used to determine if an applicant can meet the physical demands required for the essential functions of their prospective job. Contact Risk Control for more information.