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Did You Know...How to get Prescription Medications During an Emergency Evacuation?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?
February 24, 2017

Over the past few weeks, several EIA members have dealt with emergency evacuations. The notice comes and people are rushed out of their homes, many times without a chance to collect everyday items like a toothbrush, a change of clothes or prescription medications.

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Did You Know ...The Form I-9 Has Been Updated?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Control
January 27, 2017

The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of the Form I-9 dated 11/14/2016. As of January 22, everyone should be using the revised version of the form.

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Did You Know...Elected Officials are now Required to Complete Sexual Harassment Training?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Legislation
January 09, 2017

California Assembly Bill 1661 was approved by Gov. Jerry Brown in September 2016 and amended the Government Code to require that local agencies provide sexual harassment prevention training to all local agency officials.

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Did You Know...You May be Required to Participate in the EPN Program?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Management
December 16, 2016

As per California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 1808.1, employers must enroll any driver employed for the operation of any vehicle in a pull-notice system, if...

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Did You Know...Employers Can Maintain Drug-Free Workplace Despite Legalization of Marijuana?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?
November 11, 2016

With the passing of Proposition 64, Marijuana Legalization, EIA Members may find themselves wondering how it will affect the workplace.

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Did You Know...Pressure Vessel Inspections Are Required?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?
October 18, 2016

A pressure vessel is a fired or unfired container, including cylinders, used for the storage or accumulation of any gas or liquid under pressure.

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Did You Know...How to Access Ladder Safety Resources?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?
September 20, 2016

The American Ladder Institute has a lot of free resources about basic ladder safety and training information. You can learn about how to select the right ladder for the job, as well as how to identify the different varieties.  

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Did You Know...The EIA Offers a Free LMS?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Management
August 22, 2016

Learning management systems are software applications for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of electronic educational courses or training programs.

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Did You Know ...There is a Heat Safety App?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Control
July 21, 2016

The U.S. Department of Labor has put together a free app available for both iPhone and Android devices to get the heat index for a location and applicable protective measures.

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Did You Know...There Are Requirements for the use of Pesticides or Disinfectants at Schools?
Posted by Sarah Bruno in Did You Know?, Risk Control
June 15, 2016

Beginning July 1, 2016 anyone who intends to apply a pesticide at a public school or child care center must first complete a Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved training course.

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