The payroll conversion is on target. We have completed the testing in the test module and have started updating the necessary information into live so we can begin running tests for the entire employee population. We will update the live accounts and then copy them over to the test account to run the full payroll in the test account with all employees. This will also allow for the accruals to be tested at the same time.
WHCCD Risk Management Committee:
1) The Risk Management Committee recently welcomed three new member positions to the committee and the district's employee Injury & Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) has been revised to reflect this change. The new members were added to reflect the district’s increasing number of employees in these locations and programs. The WHCCD Risk Management Committee assists the district’s IIPP Program Administrator – Vice Chancellor Business Services and serves in an advisory capacity and:
- exercises oversight over all district health and safety programs at the district, college and centers
- assists in the development of safety policies, regulations, site-specific job hazard assessments, inspection techniques and schedules, review and analysis of accident reports
- makes recommendations with regard to elimination of safety hazards or unsafe practices
- assists in conducting periodic on-site safety inspections,assist in development of in-service safety training programs and/or their use
- assist in review and selection of literature and other material suitable for distribution throughout the district to assist in training or advertising the IIPP, distribute/share safety posters, films, pamphlets, accident data and other safety and health information with college campus safety committees and departments
- assists in developing a budget for implementation of the IIPP
- establishes permanent or ad hoc subcommittees, task forces from among its membership, or otherwise, as deemed useful in carrying out its charge
Current WHCCD Risk Management Committee membership is now:
Chair - Anne Jorgens
District Chemical Hygiene Officer (CHO) - Brian Abela
Biology Instructor – Clifton Harris
Chemistry Instructor – Brian Abela
Coalinga M & O Director – Shaun Bailey
Lemoore M & O Director – Allen Moore
NDC Dean – Marcel Hetu (*) new member
Farm of Future Director – Richard Larson
CDC Director – Kathy Watts
HR Director – Jana Cox
Coalinga Dean Student Learning – Carlos Diniz
Lemoore Dean Education Services – Stephanie Atkinson
Lemoore RN Program Director – Charles Freeman (*) new member
Coalinga Allied Health Program Director – Marleen Smart (Interim) (*) new member
2) The Valley Insurance Program-JPA has issued a Safety Advisory for Heat Illness:
Cal/OSHA mandates employees and supervisors should know the signs and symptoms of heat illness.
Employees who regularly work outside should avoid caffeine, alcohol and soda. They should have plenty of cool, drinkable water. The standard requires at least four cups of water per hour per employee. Supervisors should encourage employees to start drinking at the beginning of the shift and periodically during the shift.
Heat illness can start with a headache, muscle cramps and unusual fatigue. Heat illness can come on suddenly and quickly and become a life-threatening condition. Tell employees if they start to feel sick at any time while working outdoors, they should get out of the heat immediately and report it to their supervisor.
It is important for employees to watch out for each other and to use a buddy system. Someone suffering from heat illness may not recognize the symptoms. If employees notice signs of heat illness in a coworker, they should get the person out of the sun immediately and notify a supervisor. Get emergency medical assistance immediately. Call 911. Signs of serious heat illness include: unusual behavior, nausea, vomiting, weakness, rapid pulse, excessive sweating or hot dry skin, seizures, fainting and loss of consciousness.
