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.
Click any training event to view additional details.
This training focuses on defensive driving principles, such as distracted driving, scanning techniques, and other safe driving behaviors with the goals of reducing motor vehicle accidents.
Trainer: David Mattos
Join us for an overview of the coverage and services provided in the Alliant Deadly Weapons Response Program.
Hosts:
Courtney Ramirez, Senior Vice President, Public Entity Group - Courtney joined the Alliant Insurance Services team in 2006. Her expertise is in the public entity sector with an emphasis in municipalities including local governments and states, pooled risks, transit agencies, K-12, higher education, housing authorities and airports. Courtney enjoys a challenge and likes to think outside of the box. She has been heavily involved in finding solutions to address some of the most unique needs of many of Alliant’s public entity clients. This includes establishing a platform to control costs for state lottery agencies and developing the Alliant Deadly Weapons Response Program (ADWRP) for active shooter coverage. Courtney enjoys educating others and is proficient in reading contracts and providing recommendations for insurance requirements to mitigate risk for her clients.
Suzanne Rhulen Loughlin, Founder and General Counsel, CrisisRisk Strategies, LLC. - Suzy has extensive consultative experience in crisis management and crisis communications planning and response on behalf of clients ranging from some of the world’s largest global companies to educational institutions (P-12 and higher education, public and private) and governmental entities. Her hands-on crisis management experience, combined with her training and practice in legal exposures, enables Suzy to provide critical decision support to clients in urgent crisis events. Before founding CrisisRisk, Suzy co-founded Firestorm Solutions, a nationally recognized crisis management firm, served as Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of a NASDAQ company, Director and Chief Administrative Officer of a NYSE insurance holding company, a litigator with a major New City law firm, and Managing Attorney of a law firm with multiple offices throughout the country.
Duration: Series of four (4) separate 2-hour sessions (September 2, 9, 16, & 23; 9 am to 11 am)
New course content is introduced at each session, participants should plan to attend all four sessions.
Course Content
This course includes accessibility requirements and the role of public entities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related accessibility standards and regulations. You will understand the core accessibility requirements of the ADA, methods to comply with the ADA, and ways to reduce the risk of discrimination toward persons with disabilities. Policies and strategies will be outlined to provide access to programs, services, activities and facilities of a public entity. Course content includes the job functions of the ADA Coordinator, which include effective, accessible communication, tracking data such as complaints and grievances, managing the public input process, developing policies (e.g., for service animals, emergency evacuations, alternate formats), and implementing and overseeing the entities self-evaluation and transition plan. Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), other federal and state accessibility standards and regulations will be clarified. An overview of requirements of construction and remodeling will be introduced by discussing key elements of the built environment that need to be accessible.
Topics include:
This course will provide information regarding the key components of a Globally Harmonized System (GHS) compliant HazCom program including the written program, chemical material inventory, labels, signs, placards, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and employee training.
Trainer: Sarahi Vargas Garcia
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.
Trainer: Rachel Dreher
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 15, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 15, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 10, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 15, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 15, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 10, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information on how to conduct a PPE hazard assessment, different types of PPE (respirators, eye protection, hand protection, etc.), limitations of PPE, and the care, maintenance and storage of PPE.
Trainer: Katie Chilcott
This session will explore best practices regarding written vehicle use policy, seatbelt use, cellphone use, pre-trip inspections, incident preparedness, DMV Pull Program, training requirements, behind the wheel evaluations. Trainer: Eric Marcinkowski
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 15, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 15, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 10, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual risk transfer is a legally binding way to transfer risk to the party that may be in the best position to control the risks related to the service to be provided. Contractual risk transfer occurs when the language in a non-insurance agreement excuses one party from financial or legal responsibility associated with specific actions, inactions, injuries, or damages. When effectively applied, contractual risk transfer can save your agency thousands – or even millions – of dollars in the event of a claim.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
October 15, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
October 15, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
December 10, 2025, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
December 10, 2025, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
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.
Trainer: Michael Schiller
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information on how to conduct an accident investigation and develop solutions to prevent reoccurrences. Supervisor safety responsibilities, preplacement screening & hiring practices will also be discussed.
Trainer: Adam Lopez
This course will review regulatory requirements for both portable and fixed ladders. Discussion includes proper selection of ladders, duty ratings, set-up and securement of ladders, climbing and use, care and storage, and training requirements.
Trainer: Colin Bender
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
Description:
Contractual Risk Transfer 201 is an advanced training to ensure agencies do not unnecessarily assume liability when entering into agreements. Risk transfer is a fundamental component in any comprehensive risk management strategy and can often be overlooked resulting in legal costs and damages. This training will dive deeper into legal obligations, indemnity clauses, uses of insurance liability, that can arise through contracts. The training will spend time on lessons learned from actual cases. The training will also look at the insurance requirements for certain types of contracts. As well as a review of ISO forms commonly used by insurance carriers. The training examines processes for ensuring the effectiveness of contractual risk transfers, and identifies problems that may arise if contracts are not properly reviewed and their risks managed.
Time & Date:
The training will be held via webinar. Each training session will be two hours long and have a question/answer session at the end of the presentation. These trainings are all the same. To register, click the date you would like to attend below:
January 21, 2016, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
January 21, 2016, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
March 24, 2026, 9:00 am to 11:00 am
March 24, 2026, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Speaker:
Dr. Robert May’s main career focus has been in the public sector. He has a broad depth of municipal and special district experience and worked for over thirty years in the California fire service. Bob is also the former Risk Management Program Manager for a California risk pool. His responsibilities included providing risk management guidance to members include reviewing contracts or agreements for appropriate risk transfer and insurance specification language, providing input on risk exposures associated with member-sponsored activities and events, providing field assistance, and discussing program coverage issues with members.
This course will provide information regarding risk factors for, and signs and symptoms of, ergonomic injuries as related to an office workstation situation. The discussion will involve prevention strategies including adjustments to workstations, microbreaks, and recommended exercises and stretches.
Trainer: David Mattos
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.
Trainer: Adam Lopez
The first part of this training session will provide information on indoor and outdoor heat illness prevention and exposure mitigation requirements including shade, water, rest, acclimatization, and emergency procedures.
The second part of this webinar will provide information on wildfire smoke hazards including air quality triggers, work practice controls, and respirator use during wildfire events.
Trainer: Rachel Dreher