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Our on-demand safety seminars can help you educate your team members on safer workplace practices. Fall prevention information, ergonomic standards, preparing for a Cal/OSHA inspection, and more are available here: https://ow.ly/Vqt950T8ZCM #safetyculture #workplacesafety #StateFundStrong

Do you have Valley Fever precautions included in your injury and illness prevention plan (IIPP)? Valley Fever is a serious and dangerous respiratory disease that impacts countless individuals every year. Exposure occurs when people breathe in dirt-infested air caused by a disruption in the soil around them. Symptoms often mimic common illnesses so it’s best to catch it early! Learn how you can protect yourself and others: https://ow.ly/Hk3v50SXUKA #workplacesafety #safetyculture #valleyfever

Your employees can be affected by heat illness even while working indoors. During excessive heat waves, exposure to increased temperatures can be detrimental. Cal/OSHA’s latest heat regulation has updated standards for employers who must take action to protect their employees indoors. 🥵 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guTKiCQj #california #workplacesafety #safetyculture #StateFundStrong

Every business in California needs an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and our IIPP Builder helps you get there! Having an IIPP is the first step in creating a safer workplace. Tailor your program in English or Spanish so your employees can efficiently follow steps while on the job. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6c5mGW #StateFundStrong #workplacesafety

Fun Friday Fact: September is a great time to pick some local produce from your neighboring farmer’s market. The transition to autumn brings plentiful opportunities for collecting delicious fruits like pomegranates, grapes, pears, or apples. You can bring home colorful veggies such as yams, broccoli, mushrooms, winter squash, or kale to create a rainbow of nutritious ingredients. While you’re out enjoying the fall weather, include these options in your diet for an energy boost and increased immunity fighters! #fridayfun #tgif #california

Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Addressing fall hazards in your workplace will help your employees stay safe while working. Utilize our fall prevention toolkit for your next safety meeting: https://lnkd.in/gJ94Miui #california #workplacesafety #safetyculture

If your employees are working with chemicals or corrosives, you must provide training for eyewash stations or emergency showers. When using hazardous materials, your team is exposed to the risk of severe damage to the skin and eyes. 👀Training resources and safety information is available here: https://ow.ly/hOew50T8ZgH #workplacesafety #safetyculture

Our Online Safety University (OSU) has safety training for you and your employees. View our course catalogue and self-starter guides on your desktop or phone, and create an account here: https://lnkd.in/gP8-6EAi #workplacesafety #safetyculture #StateFundStrong

Fun Friday Trivia: The infamous Dr. Seuss books offer an array of detailed animals and friends, but can you remember how many cats were in the hat in The Cat in the Hat? A. 12 B. 16 C. 24 D. 50

Last week, some of our Santa Ana team members helped organize a donation drive for WISEPlace. This non-profit organization is based in Orange County and works to end homelessness for unaccompanied women by providing safe shelter, mental health services, addiction recovery, and more. Pictured here are volunteers, Narmin J. Khan, Amanda Oliver Cieply, Phaedra L. Barrett-Lawson, Stanley Saltzman, and Cathy Nguyen-Ly . #statefundstrong #statefundmoments #inspire #teambuilding