Risk Control Resources
by Type
Members of SDRMA have access to a collection of risk and safety resources, organized below by resource type. Through SDRMA's long-time partnership with both California Special Districts Alliance (CSDA) and Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM), SDRMA is proud to provide additional resources to guide you through your risk management journey.
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SDRMA Services
- Overview of Services - Want to know what we can do for you? Check out the overview and call us!
- Risk Management Subsidy Application - Members have up to $1,000 per agency/year for risk management and risk control related expenses.
- Risk Management Guidebook - Serves as a tool to assist with workplace safety and risk management program efforts.
- 2024 Regional Workshop Schedule - Come out and spend a day with our Risk Control team (various locations) and learn to "Go Beyond Managing Safety... Manage Risk!"
Cyber Risk Management Risk & Safety Advisory
Service Provider Management Best Practices* - covers: data security and handling requirements, vendor questionnaires, service provider classification and documentation, and much more.
Vulnerability Management Best Practices* - includes: configuration and security patch management, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and vulnerability tracking.
Administrative
Construction & Maintenance
- Carpenter
- Groundskeeper III
- Heating Venitilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician
- Maintenance & Operations Director
- Maintenance Worker
- Mechanic
- Park Supervisor
- Parks Maintenance Worker
- Parks Worker
- Plant Manager
- Plumber
- Streets Maintenance Supervisor
- Streets Maintenance Worker Example 1
- Streets Maintenance Worker Example 2
- Warehouse Lead
- Warehouse Worker
- Wastewater Maintenance Worker
- Wastewater Supervisor
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Water Technician
Fire Services
Contracts & Contractual Risk Transfer
- Insurance Requirements in Contracts Manual (pdf)
Employment Practice Liability (EPL) Manuals
- Interactive Process Manual for California Public Agency Employers*: legal and policy guidelines for initiating, conducting and documenting the interactive process and making reasonable accommodation decisions.
- Managing Multiple Leaves of Absence for Public Entity Employers Manual*: hot links to key laws, regulations and resources, comprehensive checklists, reusable forms, template letters that are customizable, as well as a customizable form for leave of absence requests, approvals, designations, and return to work protocols.
OSH Guide
- Occupational Safety and Health: Action Steps for Public Employers* - provides supportive tips and examples on where focused action can make the most impact, helping to reduce risk and prevent employee injury.
Administrative
Construction & Maintenance
- Carpenter
- Groundskeeper
- Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician
- Maintenance & Operations Director
- Maintenance Worker
- Mechanic
- Park Supervisor
- Parks Maintenance Worker
- Parks Worker
- Plant Manager
- PlumberStreets Maintenance Supervisor
- Streets Maintenance Worker Example 1
- Streets Maintenance Worker Example 2
- Warehouse Lead
- Warehouse Worker
- Wastewater Maintenance Worker
- Wastewater Supervisor
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Water Technician
- Bounce House Risk Management
- Cyber Risk Management
- Dog Park Risk Management
- Managing Driver Risk
- Office Ergonomics at-a-Glance
- Special Events Risk Management
- Wildfire Season - Planning Ahead
- Wildfire Smoke Employee Protection
- Bloodborne Pathogens (English) (Spanish)
- COVID-19 Refresher (English) (Spanish)
- Cranes Hoists Inspections (English) (Spanish)
- Earthquake Readiness (English) (Spanish)
- Electrical Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Employee Wellness (English) (Spanish)
- Ergonomics - Office Tips (English) (Spanish)
- Ergonomics - Remote (English) (Spanish)
- Ergonomics - Safe Lifting (English) (Spanish)
- Fire Extinguishers (English) (Spanish)
- Flammables Liquid Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Grinder Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Hazard Communication (English) (Spanish)
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Indoor (English) (Spanish)
- Outdoor (English) (Spanish)
- Holiday Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Ladder Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Lockout/Tagout (English) (Spanish)
- Outdoor Hazards (English) (Spanish)
- Preventing Slips & Falls in Winter (English) (Spanish)
- Safety Toolbox Talks* - over 300 topics with talking points, materials to have on-hand, and other tips.
- Tool Safety (English) (Spanish)
- Trenching Excavation (English) (Spanish)
- Wildfire Smoke Protection
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Confined Space
- Driver Safety
- Emergency Action Plan
- Employee Handbook
- Fire Prevention Plan
- Hazard Communication
- Heat Illness Prevention
- Injury & Illness Prevention
- New Employee Safety Orientation
- Safety Training Matrix