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CIRMA Webinars

Watch these complimentary and informative webinars sponsored by CIRMA.

Preventing Sexual Harassment > click here to view the WEBINAR The #MeToo movement has brought harassment and liability into the forefront of workplace concerns. It is one of the most emotionally charged and legally complex issues facing employers today. It continues to make headlines, and costs employers millions of dollars in legal fees, lost productivity, and turnover. Sexual harassment can happen anywhere at anytime to anybody. Nonetheless, employees are protected from sexual harassment in the workplace under federal and state law. Training employees to clearly understand what sexual harassment is--and what to do about it--is an effective and timely investment. In the 2019 legislative session, the Connecticut General Assembly passed and the Governor signed Public Acts 19-16 and 19-93, which together constitute the Time's Up Act. As of October 19, 2019, Connecticut employers with three or more employees are now required by law to provide two hours of anti-harassment training to all of its employees. The Time's Up Act requires employers to provide this training to all employees by October 1, 2020. *UPDATE (As of 9/15/20): Per Executive Order 7DDD the mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention training completion date has been extended to January 1, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CIRMA Fire Leadership Series: Transitioning from Buddy to Boss > click here to view the WEBINAR* Help develop your membership to effectively execute the responsibilities and fulfill the role as a department leader through this Buddy to Boss training webinar. CIRMA Cyber Webinar Series: Session 1 - PHISHING > click here to view the WEBINAR According to experts, local public entities are often specifically targeted for cyber-attacks due to the vulnerable and open nature of their operations. Cyber-attacks, data theft, ransomware, spoofing, and phishing incidents are escalating in type, number, and creativity -- with cyber criminals exploiting human nature as much as the technical vulnerabilities of hardware and software systems. The CIRMA Cyber Webinar Series will address each of the most common forms of cyber-attacks affecting Connecticut municipalities, beginning with phishing attacks. Best Practices for Navigating a Safe Re-Opening of Municipal Offices > click here to view the WEBINAR Please join us to learn the best practices for municipal leaders to implement as work-from-home employees return to work and Connecticut businesses reopen through the phases of Connecticut’s reopening plan, including guidelines relating to employee protection and safety, interaction with the public and more. Ergonomics - Creating a Healthy Work Environment at Home > click here to view the WEBINAR Please join us to learn the best practices for municipal leaders to implement as work-from-home employees return to work and Connecticut businesses reopen through the phases of Connecticut’s reopening plan, including guidelines relating to employee protection and safety, interaction with the public and more.	FACILITIES Snow Loading - WEBINAR Presenter: Stephen Greeson, PE, CSP, ARM. Please join us for this informative webinar on the prevention and mitigation of snow loading on roofs. Structure collapse due to snow load is a real risk to municipal property in Connecticut. This presentation will provide you with the resources and concepts needed to limit the damage that a snow load can do to a building. The presentation presents risk factors associated with snow load, influences of roof geometry, loading issues associated rooftop equipment such as solar panels, prevention planning ideas, and roof-top snow removal considerations. Frozen Pipes WEBINAR Presenter: Stephen Greeson, PE, CSP, ARM. This presentation will provide you with the resources and concepts needed to prevent water pipes located inside a building from bursting due to ice formation. There are some significant consequences that need to be considered for a burst water pipe beyond just having unwanted water on the floor. Relevant science as well as common misconceptions will help your prevention efforts. Heat transfer and methods to successfully mitigate heat loss using pipe and building insulation will be discussed. This presentation will increase your knowledge in selecting the insulation with characteristics you need. In addition, there will be a discussion of technology used to warn us of impending conditions. However, in the event that a water pipe does burst, we will present items that should be considered for inclusion in your emergency action plan.