Education Connection
 
Risk Control Open Forum for Schools: Today at 11:00 am
There is still time to register and participate in today’s open forum starting at 11:00 am! Talk with your peers about risk control or safety challenges facing the district and work out best practices inside a safe environment. The forum will not be recorded, so don’t miss this opportunity to talk with your peers.

The forum will be streamed live on Zoom. Register here and the meeting link will be emailed. The complete schedule of open forums to be held in June and July is available on the PRISM website.
New On-Demand PRISMtv Webcast: Return to Workplaces Amidst COVID-19 
The Eyres Law Group recently recorded an on-demand webcast for educational entity workplaces. The webcast reviews critical updates to legal mandates, policy considerations, and the imperative to keep employees and students safe from COVID-19 exposure. 

The webcast is now available on-demand on PRISMtv. 
New COVID-19 Resources 
The California Department of Education recently issued new guidance for schools. Additionally, PRISM has acquired three new tailgate talks to help train employees. Use them to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for staff and students. 
Wildfire Smoke Emergency Regulation 
Cal/OSHA has extended its 2019 wildfire smoke emergency regulation until September 22, 2020. With limited availability of N-95 masks, PRISM encourages members to keep workers indoors if wildfire smoke becomes hazardous in your area. Requirements of the emergency wildfire smoke regulations are outlined on our website. 
Mitigating Hand Sanitizer Hazards
Because hand sanitizer is ubiquitous, it is easy to forget its hazardous characteristics. Share these best practices to mitigate hand sanitizer hazards.
 

Resources

• COVID-19
• PRISM Training Calendar
• School Liability Handbook
• PRISMtv
• Partner Programs
• Risk Simplified Archive
• Best Practices Library

In Other News...
• California Department of Public Health – Guidance for Schools
• CDC – Considerations for Schools
• CDC – School Decision Tool
• Did You Know...How Cal/OSHA Reporting & Recording Works for COVID-19?
• Reopening Buildings and Legionella Risk
EAGLE Awards Deadline Extended
The deadline to submit your project, program, best practice, or innovative risk control process for an EAGLE Award has been extended to Aug.1st.

So many Members have risen to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and we want to recognize that. Share your solution as an EAGLE Award submission in the category of Excellence in Development & Implementation of COVID-19 Programs & Resources.