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Safety Audit and Compliance Management: Practical Strategies for Avoiding Citation Landmines under Both California and Federal Law Webinar Wednesday, September 22, 2010 It's always "safety first." You want to be compliant with all the standards affecting your business. But being well-intentioned and making your best efforts doesn't always keep you from getting fines and citations--especially when it comes to navigating the confusing, oftentimes contradicting federal, state and local standards. . . . more » Workers' Comp: How To Discipline or Terminate Claimants Without Triggering Lawsuits in California Webinar Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Once cleared to return to work, a workers' comp claimant may request a light-duty accommodation, which could trigger ADA protections. You're also dealing with potential FMLA leave issues, as well as job restoration rights provided by California's workers' comp law. And don't forget about possible exceptions to the at-will doctrine. One false move and you could find yourself in a heap of legal trouble. . . . more » Safety by Committee: How to Run an Active Safety Committee that Keeps You in Compliance, Reduces Accidents, and Improves Productivity Webinar Thursday, September 30, 2010 While California does not require you to establish a labor-management safety and health committee, the state certainly looks favorably upon employers that do! Specifically, Cal/OSHA states that employers with a safety committee are presumed to be in substantial compliance with the Cal/OSHA Act. Couple that with the fed's pending I2P2 requirement, and establishing a safety committee just makes good business sense! . . . more » A Cal/OSHA Inspection Survival Plan: How to Legally Protect Your Rights and Prevent Fines in the Event of an Inspection Webinar Thursday, October 7, 2010 The record-breaking OSHA fines in the news are eye-popping. New Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis--a former California legislator--has vowed to "put enforcement back in the Department of Labor," and it seems she means business. With the spotlight on compliance, you need to know your rights and obligations before the government shows up at your door. . . . more »

OSHA's Proposed I2P2 Standard: How Will It Affect California's IIPP Regulation and What You Will Need to Do to Comply Webinar Originally presented on August 19, 2010 As employers in California, we are well aware of the California Code's requirement for an effective, written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Following California's lead, Federal OSHA now seems poised to require an injury and illness prevention program nationwide. (They're going to call it I2P2.) . . . more » Remote Employees: How To Protect the Safety of Off-Site Workers and Decrease Your Risk of Citations and Lawsuits Webinar Originally presented on August 4, 2010 Protecting the people who work at your plant, facility or office is challenging enough. But how about those working remotely, such as inspectors, service or repair workers, sales people, home health care workers, drivers, and employees working at somebody else's facility? (Don't forget to factor in that in most cases these folks are working alone.) . . . more » Respiratory Protection: Stepped-Up Cal/OSHA Enforcement Could Cost You Big; How To Prepare Webinar Originally presented on July 22, 2010 Respirators protect workers against insufficient oxygen environments, harmful dusts, fogs, smokes, mists, gases, vapors, and sprays. These hazards may cause cancer, lung impairment, other diseases, or death. Cal/OSHA is currently stepping up enforcement actions and switching to a "per employee" citation system for violations of respiratory protection requirements. These changes significantly raise both penalties and risks for "egregious violators." You don't want to be one of them. . . . more » Contractor Safety: How To Keep Contractors Safe and In Compliance at Your Worksite Webinar Originally presented on July 21, 2010 A federal court recently ruled that Summit Contractors, the general contractor on a college dormitory project, was liable for a hazardous work condition caused by one of its subcontractors. They may not technically be your employees, but if a contractor gets hurt on your job site -- or creates a dangerous condition that hurts someone else -- it's most definitely your problem. . . . more » Preparing for Earthquakes and Other Catastrophic Events: 10 Things Every California Business Must Do Now Webinar Originally presented on July 12, 2010 The recent devastating earthquakes in Haiti and Chile should serve as wake-up calls for employers around the state to get their emergency preparedness plans together ASAP. Nobody disputes that the state is due for a big, potentially devastating quake of its own -- it's just a question of when. . . . more » Cal/OSHA Recordkeeping: 5 Key Concepts that Keep You in Compliance and Improve Your Safety Record Webinar Originally presented on June 23, 2010 Last fall, federal OSHA launched a national emphasis program (NEP) on safety recordkeeping designed to enforce regulatory requirements - they're looking for employers who are underreporting injuries and illnesses. They've got their fine-toothed combs out, and now is the precisely the right time to get your recordkeeping in order. . . . more » Heat Illness: How To Prevent -- and Treat -- Dangerously Overheated Workers Webinar Originally presented on June 9, 2010 With over 4,000 people succumbing to heat-related illness every year, and thousands more suffering from heat stress, it's important to make prevention your first line of defense. Sometimes working in hot conditions is unavoidable, but having solid procedures and a well-trained and observant staff can go a long way toward avoiding injury and even death. . . . more » Job Hazard Analysis for Supervisors: How To Reduce Injuries, Prevent Workplace Hazards, and Save Money Webinar Originally presented on May 12, 2010 In the workplace, it's often preventable human error that leads to serious accidents and injuries. But it takes a well-trained person to accurately evaluate the relationship between worker, task, work area, tools and equipment, and fine-tune appropriate changes. Job hazard analysis is a comprehensive technique that supervisors can use to evaluate tasks and eliminate hazards before they cause problems. Training your supervisors in job hazard analysis can dramatically reduce your injury and illness rates and save your organization money in both workers' comp costs and lost productivity. . . . more » Unsafe Workers: Who Can Be Reformed, and Who Must Be Replaced -- and How To Know the Difference Webinar Originally presented on April 26, 2010 Chronically unsafe workers are a perennial problem for managers. Even after time-consuming coaching, counseling, and formal disciplinary action, these workers continue to throw caution to the wind and risk everyone's safety and security by ignoring procedures, playing pranks, or failing to report near misses or accidents. They may turn it around for a little while, but they seem to always slip back into their destructive ways. Worse yet, they could be influencing others. . . . more » When Cal/OSHA Comes Calling: How to Legally Protect Your Rights and Prevent Fines in the Event of an Inspection Webinar Originally presented on April 21, 2010 The record-breaking OSHA fines in the news are eye-popping. New Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis -- a former California legislator - has vowed to "put enforcement back in the Department of Labor," and it seems she means business. While the spotlight is currently on compliance, you need to know your rights and obligations before the government shows up at your door. . . . more » Oil Spills: What California Facilities Must Know To Comply with State and Federal Rules Webinar Originally presented on March 18, 2010 California facilities face high enforcement hurdles when it comes to oil storage and spill prevention rules. Not only are you required to prepare Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, but you must also deliver and document extensive oil-handling and emergency response training. . . . more » Near Misses: Why You Should Treat Near Misses as Wake-Up Calls That Can Prevent Serious Accidents Webinar Originally presented on March 9, 2010 When confronted with a near miss at the workplace, if they learn of it at all, many employers respond with relief - and the matter ends there. This is a huge mistake. Proactively investigating and analyzing near misses can improve your safety program and prevent catastrophic accidents. It can also save you time and money -- it's much easier and cheaper to investigate a near miss than a full-blown incident. . . . more » Greenhouse Gas Reporting: How To Ensure You're in Compliance with the New EPA Rule Webinar Originally presented on February 5, 2010 On September 22, 2009, the federal EPA issued its final rule on the mandatory reporting of greenhouse gases (GHG). The largest emitters, who roughly contribute 85 percent of the total U.S. GHG emissions, need to start collecting data January 1, 2010 for final reporting to the EPA by March 31, 2011. This new rule will affect roughly 10,000 facilities in the U.S. Failure to report, or incorrect reporting, may result in criminal penalties, injunctions, and civil and administrative penalties of up to $37,500 per day per violation. . . . more » Employee-Driven Safety: How To Engage Employees and Get Them Thinking -- And Behaving - Proactively Webinar Originally presented on February 3, 2010 Many safety managers wonder why they are able to make only incremental improvements when it comes to safety, but status quo seems to be the norm. Federal OSHA's "Top 10" list of citations, for example, has gone unchanged for nearly a decade. The behaviors -- and mistakes -- are consistent year after year, and so are the fines and citations. . . . more » California Hazardous Material Business Plan Requirements: What You Need to Know to Be In Compliance and Avoid Penalties Webinar Originally presented on January 29, 2010 In California, nearly every company that handles a hazardous material, or a mixture containing a minimum quantity of a hazardous material, must comply with the California Hazardous Material Business Plan requirements and the Federal Emergency Planning & Right-to-Know Act. Your plans must include detailed information about the hazardous materials used and stored at the facility, emergency response plans in case of a reportable release of hazardous materials, and the training program for new and existing employees. . . . more » Safety Onboarding: Shorten the Safety Learning Curve of New Hires for Increased Productivity and Decreased Accidents Webinar Originally presented on January 27, 2010 For new hires, safety should start the moment they report for duty on the first day of work. Not only is it a great way to let them know that you care about their well-being, it also sets the tone for how safety is viewed in your workplace. . . . more » Hazardous Waste Management in California: Navigating Your Obligations Under Both State and Federal Law Webinar Originally presented on January 26, 2010 Hazardous wastes are regulated by the federal government under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). In addition, California has its own laws that govern both RCRA and non-RCRA wastes -- including waste oil - which makes compliance particularly difficult for California businesses. Additionally, while incorrectly characterizing your waste can jeopardize your compliance and put you at risk for six-figure or seven-figure penalties, these mistakes could also be costing your company money off the bottom line. For a variety of reasons, it makes sense to make sure that you're getting it right. . . . more » Workers' Comp: Horseplay, Intoxication, and Other Circumstances That Can Let You Off the Workers' Comp Hook Webinar Originally presented on January 21, 2010 In all 50 states, including California, employers are required to provide workers' comp benefits as prescribed by state law. Although the laws vary, each state penalizes and fines employers who fail to fulfill their obligations. But there are times you can legitimately, legally deny these claims -- for example, if a worker is intoxicated on the job, or fooling around in a reckless manner that leads to injury. If you don't know about these affirmative defenses, you could be spending a lot more than you should on your workers' comp bills . . . more » Respiratory Protection: New Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard and Other Considerations for California Employers Webinar Originally presented on December 18, 2009 On August 5, Cal/OSHA implemented the new Aerosol Transmissible Diseases (ATD) standard -- clearly aimed at protecting workers from H1N1 flu by, among other things, making sure employers provide appropriate respiratory protection . . . more » Return-to-Work Programs: How To Get Workers' Comp Claimants Back on the Job and Avoid Costly Lawsuits Webinar Originally presented on December 15, 2009 When Sears told a disabled employee returning from workers' comp leave that it had no way to accommodate him, the EEOC sued Sears for violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lawsuit was recently settled -- for a record $6.2 million. Navigating return-to-work issues isn't always easy, but it's crucially important for your workers, your productivity, and your bottom line . . . more »

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