In the last few months we’ve seen a flurry of harassment and sexual assault allegations, resignations, investigations, and news reports of all of these things that have dominated the headlines. It’s a good time to remind employers of their obligations and best practices when it comes to these issues in order to minimize, or avoid…
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Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) – Globally Harmonized System (GHS) – Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Dear AMRRP Members: Due to a number of recent requests, please note the following information and associated link to answer questions regarding the new HCS, GHS & SDS requirements, which replace the old Hazard Communication/MSDS format. Overview The new Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is now aligned with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling…
AMRRP’s TriageNow Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Program
AMRRP’s TriageNow Workers’ Compensation Risk Management Program provides employees with the right level of care, while saving Members thousands in Workers’ Compensation expenses. Regardless of how comprehensive your municipality’s safety program is; workplace injuries still occur. It is human nature that things happen to cause injuries in the workplace despite ample training and precautions. When…
The Ninth Circuit Sets New Rules on how Law Enforcement Deals with the Homeless
On September 4, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed its decision in Martin v. Boise, 902 F.3d 1031 (2018). In doing so, the Ninth Circuit laid down its guidance on how law enforcement deals with the homeless population – in terms of arrest and charging – but, in doing so, should give pause…
