Target Solutions is becoming Vector Solutions
Target Solutions, our online video training platform, has undergone a merger and will now be known as Vector Solutions. Vector purchased Target Solutions in 2020 and has been working on this name change for the last year. Vector offers a full in-house suite of a safety products, and the addition [...]
New COVID Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Bill in effect
As of today, March 30th 2021, a new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave bill is in effect, SB 95. SB 95 expands the requirements to provide sick leave and now includes smaller employers (25 or more employees). Some of the main points of AB 95 are: 1.It greatly expands [...]
CDC Provides new Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
This week, the CDC has released new public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. This is their first set of guidance and will continue to be updated as more people are vaccinated and the spread of COVID-19 slows. People are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their final dose [...]
CDPH Updates, Recreational Sports & Outdoor Activities
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released new guidelines for outdoor activities as well as guidance on recreational sporting. Please see below for more infomation. Youth and Recreational Sports In efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the CDPH has classified sports by their risk profile, which are [...]
California releases new COVID-19 website to aid employer compliance
Recently, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Labor & Workforce Development Agency(LWDA) have pooled resources to produce Safer at Work, a website providing employees and employers information on how to maintain a safe and healthy workplace. This website has sections dedicated to employees, employers, as well as an [...]
GSRMA Member Satisfaction Survey
GSRMA will be conducting a survey of our membership. This survey is aimed at overall member satisfaction, and we want to use the responses as a tool to help improve the services we are currently providing our members. This survey will be conducted via SurveyMonkey and will be coming [...]
COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards Frequently Asked Questions
Cal/OSHA has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help deal with some of the confusion arising from the Emergency Temporary Standard that was enacted November, 30th 2020. This Emergency Temporary Standard will be in effect for a minimum of 6 months, though will likely be extended if case numbers [...]
Annual OSHA 300A reminder
Per OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping and reporting requirements, Monday, February 1, is the deadline to tabulate your annual OSHA Log Summary (OSHA Form 300A) and post it in a common area where notices to employees are usually posted. This is the summary only (300A), not the OSHA 300 [...]
AB685 Details and Sample notices for employers
On September 17, 2020, California passed sweeping legislation with regards to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace. With the signing of AB 685, Governor Newsom expanded the states authority when it comes to tracking COVID-19 cases in the workplace. Not only that, AB 685 also expands Cal/OSHA’s authority, and sets [...]
Avoid these hazardous follies to keep your holidays jolly
For some, holidays are the happiest times of the year, for others they are the worst time of the year, and for risk management professionals they are truly some of the busiest times of the year. Much of this comes with the winter season bringing wet weather and shorter [...]