Watch these complimentary and informative webinars sponsored by CIRMA.
EXECUTIVE ORDER 13D: Mandatory Vaccination in Connecticut Schools - New!> click here to view the WEBINAR Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed an executive order recently that will require state employees, preK-12 teachers and early childhood employees who do not qualify for a medical or religious exemption to be vaccinated for COVID-19. The mandate goes into effect, September 27, 2021. As a school or municipal leader, you more than likely have questions on what this means to you, your school district and your community. Johanna Zelman, Office Managing Partner of FordHarrison’s Hartford Office and CIRMA’s esteemed legal partner, discusses Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 13D mandating vaccination for school employees. We will review of the Executive Order, understanding to who it applies, exceptions from the mandate and how to effectively manage employee requests for medical and religious accommodations and exemptions.
HAZMAT AWARENESS - New!> click here to view the WEBINAR The goal of this training is to provide first responders with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely respond to and assess the hazards involved in a chemical emergency and to make necessary notifications.
Competencies for this course include: (1) An understanding of the potential outcomes associated with an emergency created when hazardous materials are present. (2) The ability to recognize the presence of hazardous materials in an emergency. (3) The ability to identify the hazardous materials, if possible. (4) Appropriate steps to take when mitigating the emergency.
CIRMA CHRONICLES SERIES - New!
This series are short pre-recorded webinars based reviews of CIRMA's Lesson Learned, Roll Call, Hot Zone, School Announcement series documents. The purpose is to highlight the important outcomes of the incidents being reviewed.
No. 1: Seasonal Employee Injured> Click here to view the WEBINAR
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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 2/10/21): Per Executive Order 7DDD, as amended by Executive Order 10A the mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention training completion date has been extended to April 19, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CIRMA Fire Leadership Series:Transitioning from Buddy to Boss> click here to view the WEBINARHelp 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.
CIRMA Cyber Webinar Series: SOCIAL ENGINEERING> click here to view the WEBINAR Social Engineering is quickly becoming one of the leading forms of manipulation by cyber criminals. Through social engineering cyber criminals take advantage of human interaction to use personal information to gain your trust. With the vulnerability of local public entities due to the open nature of their operations, it is ever so important to be educated on the type of information you put on the web that could end in you being a target for a cyber-attack. This final segment of the CIRMA Cyber Webinar Series will help you to tighten up your personal accounts and bring tips on how to recognizing false communication to help to avoid your networks being compromised.
Best Practices for Navigating a Safe Re-Opening of Municipal Offices> click here to view the WEBINAR 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
Let’s face it--not all homes have dedicated office spaces. Many of us are working from home as a result of COVID-19 and the common cubicle has been replaced with kitchen counters, dining tables, living rooms and bedroom spaces. Employees can even find themselves working while on couches, recliners or other areas that are not designed to support their body while using a computer or laptop. Although they may seem like the most comfortable choice, these areas do not allow the body to be properly positioned and can lead to unwanted stress and in prolonged cases, injury. This webinar will help you manage working from home by identifying ergonomic strategies that you’re your employees stay safe and comfortable.
Cleaning vs. Disinfecting> click here to view the WEBINAR
Municipal operations and diverse surfaces cab be a reservoir for potential pathogens. Knowing the difference between cleaning and disinfecting is essential to limit the spread of potentially harmful bacteria. Learning Objectives: (1) The purpose of Environmental cleaning. (2) Standard precautions to keep environmental services workers safe. (3) The function of cleaning agents and disinfectants. (4) The roles of Infection Prevention and Control Committee (IPC) and the Environmental services manager.
Freedom of Information Act: Understanding and Avoiding Liability
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Although the FOIA statutes were written to strike a balance between the need to achieve transparency in government operations and the need to protect the personal privacy of public sector employees, there are important legal issues that municipal and school leaders should understand to avoid liability. This webinar discusses the impact of FOIA on employment practices and personnel records management, as well as other potential liabilities, state statutes, case law, and risk management best practices.
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.
Boiler and Machinery Maintenance and Best Practices Series: Module 1 - Identifying Boilers
- presented by The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company (HSB)
This module will teach you important information about identifying various types of boilers, how they work, and how they are used.
This module will cover an overview of the following:
Boiler and Machinery Maintenance and Best Practices Series: Module 2 - Controls and Safety Devices
This module will teach you important information about identifying various types of boiler controls and safety devices, how they work, and how they are used.Identification and explain the function of boiler controls and safety devices: