Two weeks ago when the temperatures in the Central Valley soared past 90 degrees, Cal OSHA set a new precedent performing surprise inspections on Saturday and Sunday. They passed out more than 100 violations for heat illness violations and confined space violations to local employers.
Are you prepared for a surprise inspection?
Important article written by Dave Weil of Flight Department Solutions here in the Bay Area, as these changes will affect many Corporate Flight Departments, Airplane Charter Companies, Pilots, Aircraft Owners, and Aircraft Management Companies. We at Andreini & Company and our own Aviation Department felt it important to share as it contains very detailed information regarding this new Federal Excise tax on Managed Aircraft. Andreini & Company works with many Managed Aircraft Flight Departments, and we wanted to make sure you were aware of this new change and how to find out more information about it.
Download the article: Aircraft Owner Update: IRS Imposing Federal Excise Tax on Managed Aircraft
Download the Safety Training and Communication documents to build a Heat Illness Prevention Safety & Training Program:
The State Fund and Cal/OSHA are teaming up to provide free Heat Safety Prevention Seminars.
Learn how Cal/OSHA interprets and enforces the Heat Illness Prevention Standard as it applies to:
CE Credits: Cal/OSHA and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) will provide two hours of continuing education credit to attendees, which may be applied towards the Farm Labor Contractor license training requirements.
The California Supreme Court issued a long awaited ruling on a case filed nine years ago against Dallas based Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s and other restaurants. Restaurant workers complained that missed breaks were in violation of California labor law.
Difference in Conditions (DIC) policies, usually purchased to obtain Earthquake and Flood coverage, are almost always non-standard policy forms and no two forms the same. The non-standard nature means there are potential coverage problems that you need to watch for.
1. Most DIC policy do not contain coinsurance clauses, but some do contain a requirement that the insured disclose the total insurable values (TIV) of all properties. This is because the premium is determined on TIV. If you have not disclosed the total values of all properties, you could find yourself with an unexpected problem when you have a claim.
For businesses, the risk of a fire is a considerable one that can have serious ramifications. Many businesses that suffer a major fire either do not reopen or fail within three years of the fire. Download the following documents to use as a base to build your OSHA Compliant Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety program.
Download the Word document: Portable Fire Extinguisher Safety & Training Program Template
Download the PowerPoint presentation: Portable Fire Extinguisher Program Presentation.
And download the bonus document: Vehicle Fire Prevention.
Download OSHA compliant Bloodborne Pathogen Safety & Training Program along with powerpoint presentation and bodily fluid safety employee newsletter. Click the thumbnails below to download the documents.
Bloodborne Pathogens Safety & Training Program
Bloodborne Pathogens Powerpoint Presentation
Bodily Fluid Cleanup Safety
Also, a reminder: OSHA 300 Logs need to be posted in a public area with other workplace postings between February 1 and April 30. Find out more information about posting and partially exempt industries here: http://www.dir.ca.gov/t8/14300_2.html
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and CNA insurance company, almost 75% of all litigation against corporations involves employment disputes. These EEOC and CNA statistics also paint a tricky picture for employers:
When are employees covered by Workers’ Compensation?In California, Workers’ Compensation coverage generally begins the first minute an employee is on the job and continues any time they are officially on the job performing a service for the company as an employee or official volunteer. Workers’ Compensation does not provide coverage for injuries that occur during the normal commute to or from work; that occur during an unpaid mealtime; that result from recreational activities; that result from substance abuse or intoxication; or that result from starting a physical fight or engaging in horseplay.
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration recently issued a final rule prohibiting Commercial Drivers from doing anything with a cell phone that requires holding the phone, reaching for the phone or using more than one button while driving.
Download these three documents to help establish and communicate your company policy regarding using Hand-Held Mobile Phones while driving:
Information provided on the Andreini Blog is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel or an insurance professional directly for appropriate advice.
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