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K-12 School Safety and Security
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Education
June 14, 2022

In today's climate, K-12 agencies are challenged with an evolving and complex set of threats, hazards, and security challenges. Targeted school violence remains an ongoing problem across the United States, with tragedies affecting agencies and impacting the health and safety of our youth.

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Did You Know...May is National Wildfire Awareness Month?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Control
May 03, 2022

According to the Red Cross, May is recognized as National Wildfire Awareness Month. Have you thought about how your agency will participate and take steps to prepare?

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OSHSB Approves Third Re-Adoption of COVID-19 ETS
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19
April 22, 2022

California OSH Standards Board has approved a third re-adoption of its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for COVID-19 Prevention.

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Did You Know...POST is Hosting SB2 Workshops this Month?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Legislation, Risk Control
April 05, 2022

SB2 was signed into law in September 2021 and includes major changes to peace officer hiring and eligibility.

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Face Mask Bullying and Harassment
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education
March 14, 2022

As the CDPH mask mandate for wearing a face mask indoors at K-12 Schools comes to an end, district leaders should be mindful of how this may affect their schools.

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California Suspends Masking Requirement for Most Workers
Posted by John Nichols in COVID-19, Education
March 01, 2022

Governor Gavin Newsom’s February 28, 2022 Executive Order N-5-22, California suspended its COVID-19 masking requirement for most workers, regardless of vaccination status.

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Insurance Requirements in Contracts Manual 2022 Version Released
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Management
February 28, 2022

The Insurance Requirements in Contracts (IRIC) Manual has been updated for 2022 by Alliant's Public Entity Group .

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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law (SB 114)
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19
February 11, 2022

SB 114, effective February 19, 2022, entitles covered employees to a minimum of 40 hours of COVID-19 related supplemental paid sick leave (SPSL) in 2022.  PRISM discussed SB 114 with Patti Eyres, Managing Partner of Eyres Law Group.

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Did You Know...NIOSH has a Fentanyl Toolkit?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?
February 09, 2022

Potential exposure to illicit drugs is not a new hazard for public agency employees, however, the level of risk is increasing with the presence of the synthetic opioid Fentanyl which is reported to be 50-100 times more potent than morphine.

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Misuse of Technology – Tracking Devices
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Control
January 25, 2022

An AirTag can be attached to everyday items, including handbags, keys, even cars. While this relatively new product makes finding lost items convenient, people are finding ways to use the technology for nefarious purposes or activities.

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