Cal/OSHA continues to issue a substantial number of citations at California K-12 public schools, including schools in Sonoma County, for failing to report “serious” injuries, illnesses, and fatalities immediately. “Immediately”…
The California Department of Public Health provides essential guidance on handling extreme heat situations in schools. Understanding the associated risks is crucial with the rise of extreme heat events. Heat…
Download the Model COVID-19 Prevention Procedures June 2023 (.docx) In California, all employers are required to establish, implement, and maintain an effective, written Injury and Illness Prevention (IIPP) program that…
Flooding, Closure, Shelter, & Evacuation Information – SoCo Emergency Readiness, Response & Recovery
Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management’s website offers updated information on flooding, shelter availability, evacuation status, and more. Visit their site to check: ► Current evacuation status of individual addresses►…
After an emergency event has occurred, school communities aim to return to a sense of “normalcy” and restore a safe and supportive learning environment. This is referred to as “recovery,”…
This guidance is intended to support safe, in-person learning in K-12 schools and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Disease management strategies in K–12 schools are guided by the principle that safe,…
Download the complete Cal/OSHA News Release (PDF) Sacramento—Cal/OSHA is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers fromheat illness as excessive heat watches have been issued throughout California. Thetemperature is forecast…
The COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) was revised on April 21, 2022, and became effective on May 6, 2022. The changes to the standard include modifications to definitions, changes to…
In California, employers with outdoor workplaces are mandated by Section 3395 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations to establish a Heat Illness Prevention (HIP) plan. This regulation…
Time & Date September 21, 2023 Meeting 12:30 P.M. Members of the public may submit comments through email to sreed@resig.org or directly in real time through attendance at the teleconferenced…