PERMA Trainings

Our training sessions offer a unique opportunity for current PERMA members to connect and engage with each other. By sharing their experiences and insights, members can learn from one another and gain a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage risks.

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Location

Webinar

Date & Time

August 13, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

PERMA’s E-Bike Safety Roundtable brings together safety and risk management professionals to discuss the growing use of e-bikes and the risks they present. Participants will explore California e-bike classifications, rider responsibilities, roadway requirements, and best practices for safe operation. Through discussion and member experience sharing, attendees will gain practical strategies to reduce risk and promote safety awareness. The session will help agencies support responsible e-bike use within their organizations and communities.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

August 20, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Description

Effective July 1, 2025, the Employment Risk Management Authority (ERMA) made a significant change regarding how it manages and pays invoices on all ERMA claims. 

The reason for the change is to eliminate the duplicative review process for items that are within the member’s retained limit or SIR. Currently, the ERMA Litigation Management team reviews ALL billings for accuracy and gets them into Juris (the ERMA Claims Management system).

They then send “approval” to the ERMA Member or underlying member to pay those bills within their SIR. Once a member's SIR is met, the Sedgwick Litigation Management team handles invoice payments.

To ensure all stakeholders are educated about the new process and can ask questions about the prospective changes, ERMA will hold a recorded virtual training session on the modification to the current process for all.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

August 27, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

ZYWAVE

Members have access to a comprehensive Human Resources database from our partners at Zywave. Resources include current state and federal employment laws, customizable forms, policies, and procedures, an employee handbook generator, a job description builder, and guides covering complex topics such as FMLA, background checks, and drug and alcohol policies.  Zywave also offers safety and risk training videos.

The GUIDE

The Guide, updated and vetted by our inhouse Risk Control team, cover a wide variety of topics including cybersecurity, disaster response, emergency services, Cal/OSHA material, templates for safety policies, and more. Discover your updated resources today- exclusively available to members.  

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

October 29, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

During the webinar, Verbal Judo Training, you will learn:

The art of persuasion: How to redirect negative energy into positive outcomes

Tactical empathy: Listening and responding in ways that de-escalate tension.

Effective words and phrases: Learn language that builds trust.

Maintaining composure: Strategies to remain calm, confident, and professional under pressure.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

December 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Please join us for Supervisor Safety training.  This training will cover the five basic Supervisor safety responsibilities including.

  • Provide effective safety training
  • Provide resources and support
  • Enforce safety policies and rules
  • Provide adequate supervision
  • Demonstrate safety leadership

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

February 25, 2027
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Please join us for an information webinar regarding accident investigation.

This training session will provide you with the tools and information to identify root causes of accidents and develop effective recommendations to prevent a reoccurrence.   Implementing the essential elements of an accident investigation program will help you to conduct more effective accident investigation and prevent similar incidents from occurring again.  

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

April 29, 2027
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Please join us for Drug & Alcohol Reasonable Suspicion Supervisor training.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

June 24, 2027
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Please join us for a webinar where we will discuss what to do and not to do when communicating with Cal/OSHA.