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The Official Newsletter of the California Society of Professional Engineers   
August, 2011

Take Advantage of Your Membership and Receive Discounts on PE and EIT Review Courses and Books


Review courses are available to help you prepare for the PE Civil and Mechanical exams as well as the EIT (Fundamental) exams. Courses are provided via web so you can easily participate without leaving the office or your home.


CSPE members receive special pricing $600; non-member price is $850. A 15% discount for members on books purchased through PPI also exists.


Classes begin in late August so sign up today !


Please feel free to forward this offer on to others who may have an interest in this, or start a group in your work location to achieve this worthwhile goal together.


If you are not a current member of CSPE and want to join to take advantage of this offer, click here to join now.

One Day Disaster Preparedness Training
Date: September 28, 2011
Location: Safety Center Incorporated
3909 Bradshaw Road
Sacramento, CA 95827
Hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Fees: Member Price $ 150
Non-Member Price $ 175

 

It's not a question of "if" a disaster will strike, but when!
Are you prepared with the intense skills needed to adequately provide for yourself and for your co-workers in the event of a wide-scale natural or man-made disaster? This 1-day class will expose participants to a wide variety of real-life scenarios and situations that they might face during the first 72 hours following a disaster. This class covers a graphic look beyond the requirements and how to put your emergency plan to
the test. Training topics include:
  

  • First Aid/Triage
  • Light Rescue Techniques
  • Moving Injured Victims  
  • Sanitation  
  • Establishing a Safe/Functional Evacuation Area  
  • Dealing with Deceased 
  • How to Set Up Essential Camp Services
  • Other Associated Hazards     
Participants should have current First Aid/CPR training cards and due to the highly interactive skills building activities, participants
are to wear closed-toe shoes and casual, comfortable clothing for easy mobility.

A Disaster Preparedness Field Exercise from 12:00 noon on September 29th through to 10:00 a.m. on the 30th. The 1-Day class is a prerequisite for participation in the Field Exercise.    
Visit www.safetycenter.org for more information. 
Using Incentives to Reduce Injuries and Enrich Your Safety Culture 

 

When: Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 1:00 pm Eastern - 60 minute, audio/web conference

Safety professionals develop incentive and reward programs with the best of intentions. The end goal: To save lives and reduce injuries.
 
But in the real world, such programs can be so abused they have just the opposite effect. Used incorrectly, incentive programs designed to create a safer workplace end up jeopardizing the very people they should help protect. One common example, workers rewarded for fewer injuries simply stop reporting them. The result: Hazardous conditions aren't addressed and injuries continue.
 
Fortunately, there's a better way. This audio conference will explain why the most common uses of safety incentives do more harm than good -- and will give you concrete examples of how to use incentives and rewards effectively.
 
The proper use of safety incentives and rewards can increase the occurrence of safe behaviors and reduce at-risk behaviors -- as well as boost self-esteem, self-confidence, and a sense of belonging. This audio conference will teach you practical ways to make this happen.
 
The following specific topics will be covered:

  • The wrong and right way to use safety incentives
  • Why some safety incentive programs can be insulting
  • Critical differences between incentives, rewards, and positive reinforcers
  • Why safety leaders should stop using the term "positive reinforcement"
  • How "intrinsic reinforcement" can be used to direct and motivate behavior
  • When rewards should be used without incentives
  • Why rewards sometimes stifle performance
  • How to deliver (and receive) safety recognition
  • How to celebrate the achievement of safety milestones
  • Why it's more appropriate to say "motivation follows success" rather than "success follows motivation"

Click here for more information and to register, or call Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-479-2777.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP): Developing a SWPPP and the New EPA Storm Water Rules
September 27, 2011, 1pm ET (12pm CT, 11am MT, 10am PT)
90 minutes including live Q&A

 

Live Audio Conference: $219

Live Audio Conference + CD: $288
CD + Manual Package: $219

 

Cities, states and the EPA are placing new emphasis on storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities. They are conducting storm water pollution prevention plan inspections at industrial facilities and construction sites. Some of these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently, EPA is moving forward with plans to set storm water standards under the national pollution discharge elimination system. This change in direction will require industry, developers, states and local governments to take steps to reduce runoff, including development of a SWPPP or MS4 program.

  

This live audio conference will inform you about regulatory compliance with NPDES storm water discharge regulations and provide information for development of an effective SWPPP. Information provided in this audio conference will assist you in developing SWPPPs for industrial facilities and construction sites. Further, enforcement examples will be discussed to help prepare you for an inspection focused on Clean Water Act compliance. It is critical for those responsible for implementing storm water pollution prevention plans to avoid potential storm water violations and fines.   

 

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to identify who is responsible and applicable for construction and industrial sites.
  • You will be able to review SWPPP regulatory changes.
  • You will be able to recognize and avoid potential storm water violations and fines.
  • You will be able to discuss best management practices.

Who Should Attend: 

This live audio conference is designed for engineers, public works and utilities directors, government officials, planners, construction and project managers, presidents, vice presidents, business owners and managers, environmental professionals, developers and architects.

 

3 Easy Ways to Register

Online: www.publicworksresource.net

Phone: 1-866-411-6211

Email: [email protected]

State Fund Claims Kit Now Available Online

State Fund participants can now obtain their claims kits through statefundca.com.

The new online Claims Kit contains instructions and the required forms to report a workplace injury or illness.  

  • Workers' Compensation Claim form (e3301/DWC-1)
  • Employee's Guide to the State Fund Medical Provider Network (e13176)
  • Employer's First Report of Occupational Injury or Illness (e3067)

You will have easy access to the new electronic claims kit in the gold "I'm an Employer" box on statefundca.com.

Making Claims Kit downloadable provides participants the convenience and flexibility to access these important documents anytime. While this change means that claims kits will no longer be mailed, customers can still request individual paper forms from the State Fund Customer Service Center at (877) 405-4545.   

 

Workers Comp Insurance Discounts for Members Only

As a member of CSPE you and your firm have the opportunity to save significantly on your workers compensation insurance. This is a benefit that can't be beat going it on your own. If you are interested in saving some of your hard earned dollars, pleaseclick here.  This program is FOR MEMBERS ONLY and most participants save more than their annual dues by receiving the group discount.

Safety Programs & Employer Compliance Materials

 

Safety Contact

Safety Director

Marti Kramer, CAE

(916) 563-7179

 

Online Safety Resource

Marti Kramer, CAE

In an effort to assist our group insurance program participants with safety programs we encourage you to frequently visit the State Fund Employers Page.  Some of the many benefits you will enjoy by being part of the CSPE State Fund Workers Compensation Program: 

  • updated forms to keep you in compliance with new legislative mandates
  • local employee safety seminars
  • employee safety manuals (free for downloading from the State Fund site)