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CDPH Revision to "Outbreak" Definition
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19
July 10, 2023

On June 20, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its guidelines regarding identification of COVID-19 outbreaks. Read about the new changes in this blog.

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DOT Record Retention Requirements
Posted by Kristin Skorka in Risk Control
June 22, 2023

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49 part 40 outlines the procedures and requirements for drug and alcohol testing, including provisions for records retention. 49 CFR 40.333 specifies the different types of records and the minimum duration for which these records must be retained. Records must be accessible for any necessary audits, inspections, or investigations that may arise. The following requirements come directly from the DOT and apply to all agencies:

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K-12 Bystander Reporting Toolkit
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Risk Control
June 12, 2023

Did you know that there's a free toolkit  that could help you strengthen your school's safety reporting program? Check it out!

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Emerging Risk: Swatting in Schools
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education, Risk Control
April 10, 2023

Swatting is a dangerous hoax, where a false report of an emergency or threat of violence prompts an immediate law enforcement response. However, there are some proactive steps that school districts can take to reduce risk.

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Updates to CDPH COVID-19 Guidance
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19
March 13, 2023

On March 3, 2023, the California Department of Public Health announced updates to several state public health orders and COVID-19.

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FMCSA Biennial Update
Posted by Chandler Wright in Risk Control
February 14, 2023

If your agency has a USDOT number and operates under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, you are responsible for updating your information with the FMCSA every two years.

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Non-Emergency COVID-19 Standard Approved
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19
February 06, 2023

The California Office of Administrative Law approved the Non-Emergency COVID-19 Prevention Standard adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards Board and it went into effect February 3rd.

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Telework Resources
Posted by Gina Engman in Risk Control
January 20, 2023

Teleworking. Work-from-home. Telecommuting. These all refer to the trend of remote work. But what are the benefits of remote work? What are the possible concerns? How does one create a work-from-home program?

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Safety IQ Challenge Leaderboard

Did you miss the Safety IQ Challenge last week? Check out the rankings!

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Winter Property Inspections
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Risk Control
January 10, 2023

As we are in the midst of a series of winter storms affecting most of California it makes sense to assess for property damage and ensure facilities are ready for the next storm.

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