Resources

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PRISM Closes Office – Continues Work Remotely
PRISM office will be closed for anything other than essential activity, and staff has implemented remote work options. Our plan enables us to continue all business functions remotely.

Sections

PRISM has brought together resources and information in many areas to assist our members manage this unprecedented time. Please click the links below, or scroll down for more information. 

PRISM Resources
Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Prevention
Workplace Reopening
Vaccination Resources
Risk Control/Risk Management
School and Education
Claims and Coverage
Pooling

 

PRISM Resources

• PRISM Blog: COVID-19: Coverage, Legislative, and other issues
• PRISM COVID-19 Message Board (Login required)
• Risk Simplified: Safe Personal Practices for Returning to Work in the COVID-19 Environment
• Risk Simplified: Remote Work Policy Considerations
• Risk Simplified: Remote Worksite Health and Safety Guidance
• Risk Simplified: Guidelines for Disinfecting Surfaces During a Viral Outbreak
• Vacant Building Loss Prevention Best Practice
• COVID-19 Reporting and Recording: Infographic
• Webcasts on PRISMtv
  • The Coronavirus Crisis: FAQs for Public Entity Healthcare Providers, Programs, Clinics & Hospitals
  • Legal Requirements and Practical Strategies for Workplace Investigations in the Midst of COVID 19
  • What to do when facing a COVID-19 Employment Law Risk in your Workplace
    • Part 1
    • Part 2
  • Performing Remote Employee Ergonomic Assessments
  • Simple Ergonomic Rules for the Home Office: Occumetric
  • Best Practices for Successful Telecommuting
  • Returning to Workplaces Amidst COVID-19: Proactive Planning and Best Practices: Eyers Law Group
  • Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Workplace Conflicts as We Return to the New Normal
  • Stress Management 
  • Complying with the Revised Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) -- Coming Soon
  • Everything you Need to Know to Prepare for Recruiting and Hiring, Lawful Interviewing and Applicant Selection for both Remote and Physical Worksites
  • Avoiding Lawsuits: COVID Litigation and Guidelines for Healthcare Providers
  • COVID-related Legislation, Emergency Proclamations, and Telehealth Expansion
  • Strategies for Lawful and Productive Performance Management in the Midst of a Pandemic and Beyond
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Programs and Employment Law for Public Entities
  • Comprehensive Update on Workers' Compensation Compliance Impacted by the COVID 19 Pandemic
  • Highlighting Updated Resources - Interactive Process Manual, Managing Multiple Leaves and FAQs for COVID-19
  • Best Practices for Addressing Workforce Adjustments During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Courses in the Vector Solutions (formerly TargetSolutions) Platform:

  • Coronavirus 101: What You Need to Know

  • Coronavirus 102: Preparing Your Household

  • Coronavirus 103: Managing Stress and Anxiety

  • Coronavirus 104: Transitioning to a Remote Workforce

  • Coronavirus 105: Cleaning & Disinfecting Common Spaces

  • Coronavirus 106: DIY Cloth Face Coverings and Best Practices

  • Coronavirus 107: Reopening Your Organization

  • Coronavirus 108: The Basics of Vaccines

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Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Prevention

• *New* Governor Newsom Executive Order N-09-21  - Updated ETS Effective Date

• Cal/OSHA Emergency Regulations to Protect Workers from COVID-19 found in Title 8 3205 apply to most workers in California. Cal/OSHA has also posted a corresponding FAQs and a one-page fact sheet, as well as a model COVID-19 prevention program to assist employers

• *New as of 6/17/21* California DIR Press Release: OSHSB Votes to Adopt Revised COVID Prevention ETS

• CDPH Interim guidance for Ventilation, Filtration, and Air Quality in Indoor Environments

Workplace Reopening

• CDC COVID-19 Employer Information for Office Buildings
• 3 COVID-19 Safety Talks -- facilitate conversation and information sharing as you re-open: Preventing the Spread in the Workplace, Social Distancing in the Workplace, and Managing the Stress of Returning to the Workplace
• Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic: FAQs: Eyres Law Group
• *New* Beyond the Blueprint: What Will California Look Like After June 15?
• CDPH Employer Playbook (dated September 25), which provides guidance for employers to support a safe, clean environment for workers and customers.

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Vaccination Resources

•  *New as of 7/26/21* CDPH Health Order regarding Vaccinations for Health Care and High-Risk Congregate Settings
• DFEH Employment Information on COVID-19 FAQ– includes guidance on vaccinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination Programs and Employment Law for Public Entities: Eyers Law Group
• *New as of 6/14/21* - CDPH Vaccine Record Guidelines & Standards
• Workers' Comp: COVID-19 Refresher & Tidbits: PRISM Blog
• COVID-19 Vaccines – Is This Covered by Workers' Comp?: PRISM Blog
• EEOC Guidance on ADA and Vaccines
• Workplace Vaccination Program: CDC
• *New* Employer Vaccination Toolkit
• *New* CDPH Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record

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Risk Control/Risk Management

• Contact Tracing: State of California
• CDC: Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Information for Employers
• Safer at Work: State of California
• Cal/OSHA Best Practices for COVID-19 Infection Prevention in General Industry. This brochure explains the best practices for workers on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
• Cal/OSHA Guidance re Standards Requiring Medical Surveillance Examinations and COVID-19 Risks (i.e. hearing conservation programs & audiograms)
• Did You Know...How to Handle Drug and Alcohol Testing During the COVID-19 Pandemic?: PRISM Blog
• *Updated as of 7/28/21* CA Guidance for Face Coverings: Dept. of Public Health
• CDC DIY Cloth Face Covering Instructions
• Mitigating Hand Sanitizer Risk: PRISM Blog
• Did You Know...Not All Hand Sanitizer is Created Equal: PRISM Blog
• Cal/OSHA and Statewide Industry Guidance on COVID-19
• Did You Know....How Cal/OSHA Reporting & Recording Works for COVID-19? PRISM Blog
• CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
• U.S. Department Of Labor COVID-19 and FMLA Questions and Answers
• CA Surgeon General’s Playbook: Stress Relief during COVID-19
• OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
• IACP Law Enforcement Information on COVID-19
• Facility Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations
• Interim Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Correctional and Detention Facilities
• Lozano Smith News Brief – Online Public Meetings Still Allowed Until September 2021

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School and Education

• CDPH California’s Safe School for All Plan and State of California Safe Schools for All Hub

• *Updated May 2021* California Department of Education(CDE): Stronger Together – A Guidebook for the Safe Reopening of California’s Public Schools

• Risk Simplified: Minimizing Health Hazards from Disinfectants in Schools 

• *New – July 12, 2021* CDPH COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2021-22 School Year

• California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) COVID-19 Resources and Guidelines for Return to Physical Activity/Training 

• CDE: Special Education Guidance

• CDE: Frequently Asked Questions
• Protecting Vacant School Buildings
• CA Dept. of Education webinar: Distance Learning Innovations for Special Education Webinar (Facebook)

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Claims and Coverage

• COVID-19: Legislation, Reporting Requirements, WC Coverage & Claims Handling Update: PRISM Blog
• Alliant's Coronavirus Workplace Playbook
• Alliant Employee Benefits COVID-19 Resource page
• PRISM Employee Benefits Response to COVID-19: PRISM Blog

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Pooling

• AGRiP - Pooling Community COVID-19 Resource Center
• AGRIP Five Coronavirus Recommendations for Pools
• CALPELRA - COVID-19 Resources

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