SB 1343 requires that all employers of 5 or more employees provide 1 hour of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training to non-managerial employees and 2 hours of sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training to managerial employees once every two years. Existing law requires the training to include harassment based on gender identity, […]
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Commercial Automobile Policy Symbols: What Do They Mean?
Date: October 19, 2020Category: Author:
Taking the time to understand the language and symbols on your commercial automobile insurance policy may seem like trying to learn a new language, but it is important to fully understand your policy so you know how you’re protected. Here are a few general guidelines that are helpful when deciphering your policy: Each symbol […]
Preventing Overexertion at Work
Date: September 29, 2020Category: Author:
Preventing Overexertion at Work According to the National Safety Council, overexertion is the third-leading cause of injury in the United States—with an estimated 3.5 million overexertion injuries taking place each year. These injuries can happen in the workplace when you push your body beyond its physical limits during a task. Overexertion injuries are typically caused […]
California Authorizes Stop-Work Orders and Requires Worker Exposure Notices for COVID-19
Date: September 23, 2020Category: Author:
On Sept. 17, 2020, California enacted a new law (AB 685) that authorizes the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (the Division) to issue stop-work orders for facilities or operations that pose an imminent COVID-19 hazard to workers. The new law also requires employers to: Notify workers when they have potentially been exposed to […]
Conservation Safety – Transporting Equipment
Date: September 21, 2020Category: Author:
Whether you’re transporting equipment just down the street or for an extended distance, be sure to follow this load securement guidance to keep yourself, the equipment being transported and others safe on the road. Transporting Equipment Many landscaping tasks require the transportation of equipment and tools between job sites. As such, it’s important to secure […]