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Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance and FAQs for K-12 Schools
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Education, Risk Control, Risk Management
July 31, 2023

On July 27, 2023, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) revised its School Testing for COVID-19 webpage to include updated links and contacts as well as guidance directing K-12 schools to continue to follow the Testing Framework for K-12 Schools for the 2022-2023 School Year for the upcoming school year (23/24). CPDH also updated its Frequently Asked Questions Around K-12 Testing.  Read this blog to read all about it!

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Employer Heat Illness Resources
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in Risk Control
July 12, 2023

Did you know that employers are required to train their employees on heat illness prior to working in the heat? Get some resources!

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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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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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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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COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Extension (AB 152)
Posted by Scarlett Sadler in COVID-19, Risk Control
October 05, 2022

AB 152, signed into law on September 30, 2022, makes two significant changes to the Labor Code.

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