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Are you covered under the "Be a
manager, go to jail" law?
If you are a manager, you may want to take note. There is a
law on the books that will directly affect you. It's the Corporate
Criminal Liability Act ("CCLA"), but attorneys are calling it the
"Be a Manager, Go to Jail Act" and it is a potential trap for you.
The CCLA states that anyone "who is a manager with
respect to product, facility, equipment, process, place of
employment, or business practice" is guilty of a misdemeanour or
felony if they: (1) have actual knowledge of a serious concealed
danger; and (2) fail to report that danger to the affected
employees and the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).
Violation of the Act is punishable by up to three years in state
prison and a $25,000 fine.
Did you know that:
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Employees must be safety trained before starting
to work for you or in a new department
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Forklift training must be done on your
site before an employee can operate a forklift and you
must show proof of training and testing by a qualified
trainer
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You must have a specific written safety program if
your company has over 9 employees. IIPP (Injury and Illness
Prevention Plans)
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You must have a formal safety committee if your
company has over 40 employees. See
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Hazardous Materials training is required for all
employees before they enter the affected areas
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92% of all accidents are preventable
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The lack of training costs much more than the
actual training
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OSHA or your local fire department can shut you
down on the spot for serious violations
All you need is one disgruntled employee to
call OSHA. Don't take a chance! Protect yourself and your
company by getting proper training for your staff. It might be the
best decision you've ever made!
Call TJB Safety
Training
at (818) 634-1534 today! | 
