On recommendation from the Loss Prevention Committee, the Executive Committee voted in its October 6th meeting to eliminate the $250 on-site Loss Prevention consultation fee. In the past, members obtaining on-site assessments and/or consultation were assessed a flat $250 per day fee. This process was implemented in 1999 by the Executive Committee, as a mechanism… Read the full post →
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A-Check America EPN (Electronic Pull Notice) update
June 9th, 2011
In an effort to simplify the enrollment process A-Check America has agreed to eliminate the EPN Service Agreement for EIA members. Members who wish to access EPN services will still have to complete a System User Access Security Requirement Agreement with A-Check America as well as a Rates and Usage agreement with the EIA prior… Read the full post →
Changes to the Loss Prevention Platform Billing Process
June 8th, 2011
At its June 2nd meeting, the Executive Committee approved administrative changes to the billing method for the Loss Prevention Platform. The changes are not related to the cost but merely simplify the process. The new method is as follows: • There will be one process for members regardless of their payment option (direct invoice or… Read the full post →
Cal/OSHA – Heat Illness Update
June 3rd, 2011
Cal/OSHA has recently updated their PowerPoint training presentation and the Q&A associated with the Heat Illness Program to better reflect the scope of Title 8 CCR 3395. To view these changes please click on the following links: Heat Illness Prevention Training Materials 2011 – English Heat Illness Prevention Training Materials 2011 – Spanish Heat Illness… Read the full post →
OSHA Tackles Distracted Driving
June 2nd, 2011
More workers are killed every year in motor vehicle crashes than any other cause. California State laws prohibit the use of cell phones while driving; however, this issue continues to be a persistent problem in the workplace throughout CA and the US. According to federal government statistics: • Every 5 seconds a motor vehicle accident… Read the full post →
Random selections for Department of Transportation (DOT) testing
June 1st, 2011
Who should be a part of your DOT random testing program? Employees are placed in the program based on their job function (known as a safety-sensitive function) not their occupational title. Only Department of Transportation (DOT) safety-sensitive employees may be a part of a DOT random pool or pools. DOT testing programs must be kept separate… Read the full post →
Drug Interactions
June 1st, 2011
With all of the discussion on the message board regarding medications in first aid kits, we thought the following website may be of interest. It addresses the potential interaction of medications commonly found in “off the shelf” first aid kits.
Revised Personal Protective Equipment Regulations Effective on April 13, 2011
May 9th, 2011
Cal/OSHA’s revision is the addition of T8 CCR 3380(f) Hazard Assessment and Equipment Selection. 8 CCR 3380 now requires employers to assess workplaces to determine if hazards are present or are likely to be present for which Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is needed. The following is a summary of the new requirements: 1. The assessment… Read the full post →
Daylight Savings Time Alert
March 11th, 2011
As Daylight Savings Time approaches, it is important to recognize the impact the time change may have on the health and safety of employees. Multiple studies have shown an uptick in both the frequency and severity of workplace injuries as well as an increase in traffic collisions the Monday following the spring time change. In… Read the full post →
AB 2774 Definition of Serious Physical Harm
February 11th, 2011
How does the definition of “Serious Physical Harm” effect your responsibility to report a “Serious Injury or Illness” under Labor Code Sections 342 & 330 (h) The short answer… it doesn’t! According to Cal/OSHA Chief, Len Welsh, these are two separate (stand alone) pieces of legislation and one does not affect the other. It… Read the full post →
