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.

Links to past OSHA training recordings:

Defensive Driver Training (available until 11/23/26)

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Location

TBD

Date & Time

July 1, 2026 to
June 30, 2027

Description

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

October 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 am

Description

This training is in partnership with Alliant Insurance Services. 

Forecasters are predicting this 2026-27 winter season to be the strongest on record.

Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting the 2026-27 winter season to the be strongest on record, persisting through February 2027.  Weather experts say this may lead to an increase in winter storms over California, the Southwest and the Southeast.  You won’t want to miss this training session where we will cover the fundamentals including:

• What is Super El Niño?
• Expected impact
• How to Prepare 
• Tools/resources to get started 

This session is targeted for risk directors/managers and facilities and maintenance leadership.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

October 20, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Join us to learn how to prepare for an OSHA inspection and hear practical lessons learned from agencies that have successfully navigated the process.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

October 21, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This course will provide information on fall protection requirements for those working at elevated locations (where a person could fall more than four feet), including fall hazard surveys, fall protection system selection and application, fall protection equipment, training, and emergency rescue plans. 

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

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

November 12, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This course will provide information on the lockout/tagout (§3314) requirements during maintenance of machinery and equipment to prevent electrocutions, amputations, and other serious injuries.

Presenter: Colin Bender, Risk Services Consultant

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

November 12, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Alliant has partnered with Guardian Ember Defense to advance innovative wildfire mitigation strategies. In this webcast, we break down our approach and sit down with seasoned wildfire professionals who bring more than 30 years of frontline experience battling wildfires across Canada. Join the conversation to gain real-world insight into what works, what is changing, and how to better prepare for growing wildfire risk.

Presented By: Tim Leech/Lucas Davenport
Special Guest: Ember Defense System

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

December 16, 2026
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This course will provide information regarding risk factors for lifting injuries, how to assess lifting tasks, safe-lifting and proper body mechanics, and the importance of mechanical aids.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

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

January 13, 2027
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Description

Relying on compliance-driven inspection policies can leave critical shortfalls when it comes to protecting your property. Learn how to incorporate higher-frequency building inspections into already existing maintenance programs, or how to build your own high-frequency inspection program from your existing personnel resources!

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

January 20, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

Learn how to prepare for Cal/OSHA inspections and comply with mandatory reporting requirements. This webinar covers inspection procedures, employer responsibilities, serious injury and fatality reporting, documentation best practices, and effective response strategies to help maintain compliance before, during, and after a Cal/OSHA visit.

Presenter - Adam Lopez, Senior Risk Control Services Consultant

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

January 26, 2027
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

Relying on compliance-driven inspection policies can leave critical shortfalls when it comes to protecting your property. Learn how to incorporate higher-frequency building inspections into already existing maintenance programs, or how to build your own high-frequency inspection program from your existing personnel resources!

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

February 17, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

Evaluate your agency’s Cal/OSHA-required IIPP as a crucial safety program. Is it effectively improving safety and health in your workplace? We will discuss the mandatory elements and how employee involvement cultivates a resilient and safe work environment.

Presenter - Sarahi Vargas Garcia, Risk Services Consultant

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

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

March 11, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This course will provide information regarding the key components of a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant HazCom (§5194) program including the written program, chemical material inventory, labels, signs, placards, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and employee training.

Presenter - Chris Williams, Senior Risk Control Specialist

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

April 21, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This training provides an overview of Emergency Action Plan (§3220) requirements, designated response personnel roles, and procedures for evacuation, shelter-in-place, medical emergencies, chemical spills, fire, flooding, earthquakes, bomb threats, suspicious packages, and workplace violence. Participants will gain practical strategies to improve emergency preparedness, response effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and employee safety.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

April 27, 2027
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

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

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

May 19, 2027
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

The first part of this training session will provide information on wildfire smoke hazards (§5141.1) including air quality triggers, work practice controls, and respirator use during wildfire events.

The second part of this webinar will provide an overview of Respiratory Protection (§5144) requirements, including respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing, training, and program administration. Participants will gain practical guidance to support compliance, reduce exposure to airborne hazards, and protect employee health and safety.

Presenter - Ignacio Barrios, Senior Consultant

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

June 16, 2027
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

This training session will provide information on indoor (§3396) and outdoor (§3395) heat illness prevention and exposure mitigation requirements including shade, water, rest, acclimatization, and emergency procedures.

Location

Webinar

Date & Time

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

Description

This training is made available to PERMA members by our partner, Sedgwick Risk Control. 

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